7950

Snodge · 13 Dec 2012 at 14:15

Got an MSI twin frozr one have far can I overclock it just a mild overclock

Rusty0611 · 13 Dec 2012 at 14:22

Snodge said:
Got an MSI twin frozr one have far can I overclock it just a mild overclock

What temperature is at at stock?

They're good 7950s as they're on the 7970 PCB/components.

Try 1150/1700. You'll probably need voltage between 1.15V and 1.2V for that core speed and a small bump in memory voltage.

There should be more to give from it but test the temperatures first.

Snodge · 13 Dec 2012 at 14:37

Rusty the PSU only has two 6 pins and there is 1 6 pin and 1 8 pin can I just put two 6 pins in it temporary

tommybhoy · 13 Dec 2012 at 15:06

Nope, you should have an adapter in the box.

With the psu that's going to be powering the 7950, you shouldn't be overclocking it imo as stablity will be an issue.

Be careful with overclocking, if your psu isn't up to the task(as it doesn't have an 8 pin pcie power connector then it won't imo) you may damage the card.

Take that into account as well before the card gets the blame when it's crashing to desktop/blue screen/pink+ grey vertical hard lock ups).

Is it for a friend or have you switched from your 670?

Rusty0611 · 13 Dec 2012 at 15:24

Snodge said:
Rusty the PSU only has two 6 pins and there is 1 6 pin and 1 8 pin can I just put two 6 pins in it temporary

You can yes. The 6 pin should fit into a 8 pin socket.

But wouldn't be pushing it too hard if it's not a decent PSU.

Robbiec053 · 13 Dec 2012 at 15:27

I think OP means his PSU has a 6 pin and 6+2 pin.

Should be fine to use, 750w is more than enough for a 7950.
Is it from OCUK? I'm looking at ordering one but want to be sure that the bad stock they had is gone.

Snodge · 13 Dec 2012 at 15:28

It's a decent 500 watt cooler master one

Snodge · 13 Dec 2012 at 15:53

No overclocking and the card is at stock, the fan speed was at 45 percent and the card reached 100 degrees should I send it back

NightSt@lk3r · 13 Dec 2012 at 16:41

I'd avoid the MSI Twin Frozr 7950's like the plague.

Snodge · 13 Dec 2012 at 16:47

Why ?

Geo-Gamer · 13 Dec 2012 at 16:57

I'd take it back its one of the faulty ones. When did u buy it btw?

Uncle Petey · 13 Dec 2012 at 16:59

NightSt@lk3r · 13 Dec 2012 at 17:00

Snodge said:
Why ?

Because MSI claimed it was just one bad batch that all went to OcUK, yet faulty cards are still popping up all over the place and not just from OcUK.

Rusty0611 · 13 Dec 2012 at 22:18

Easy guys - without knowing the temperatures it's running at it's impossible to say.

NightSt@lk3r · 13 Dec 2012 at 22:40

Rusty0611 said:
Easy guys - without knowing the temperatures it's running at it's impossible to say.

Snodge said:
No overclocking and the card is at stock, the fan speed was at 45 percent and the card reached 100 degrees should I send it back

Rusty0611 · 14 Dec 2012 at 06:49

That'll teach me to skim read

Bacon? · 14 Dec 2012 at 06:56

I would put the right connectors in before judging it.

Rusty0611 · 14 Dec 2012 at 06:59

Bacon? said:
I would put the right connectors in before judging it.

It'll run fine with two 6 pins. The TFIII V2 is on the 7970 PCB hence the 8 pin and 6 pin but a standard 7950 requires 2x 6-pin only. The extra pins should in theory assist overclocking but should be rock solid at stock and a smallish overclock.

The problem is the 100c temperatures.

Bacon? · 14 Dec 2012 at 07:12

Yeh im very concerned over those temps I have to say. OP what software are you using to record temps, I always use MSI Afterburner.

Snodge · 14 Dec 2012 at 07:56

I put the fan at 50 percent and did a unigine test and the temperatures were
Around 70-80 which is fine in my opinion