7970 Lightning, worth the premium?

pgi947 · 29 Jun 2012 at 20:06

Here we go

Right click and save as, put the .dll file in program files\MSI Afterburner. Then reboot and perform XCL trick to unlock

theCrim · 29 Jun 2012 at 20:17

It worked! Finally back to normal clocks mmm

pgi947 · 29 Jun 2012 at 20:42

Should be worth Vega giving it a try too

Vega · 30 Jun 2012 at 02:13

Just reading down through some of these posts and replying randomly:

2x 7970's run a single Catleap awesome at 120 Hz. Although if you have a Lightning which stupidly has no DL-DVI port, you will need one of those 330 MHz accell adapters to get around 105-109 Hz.

My monitors are acting funny via DP, but not sure if it's because of the ports or because of my cables. I just got 24 gauge DP cables in now to test out. I'll let you know how it goes.

If you want to stick to single display, there is no better display for gaming than a 2B Catleap.

PGI thanks for the file, I didn't even have to reboot and now it's working brilliantly. No clue why the 2.2.2 install does not have this file?

PS:

I wonder if I should get paid for this?

Nickolp1974 · 30 Jun 2012 at 07:50

Wow vega that there is a work of art.

pgi947 · 30 Jun 2012 at 10:00

Just wow, barely a bezel in sight.

arc@css · 30 Jun 2012 at 10:04

That looks superb!

Looking forward to your analysis / comparison, Vega.

theCrim · 30 Jun 2012 at 11:58

I'd originally planned on getting the Startech adapter in hope that it would also get me 400mhz+ but I'd found I could get the Accell one for pretty much the same price and I bought me a few 24awg dl dvi-d cables all in prep for the Catleap.

I knew you'd say there was nothing better than a 120hz catleap for single monitor gaming, knew it! Which is going to make my decision even harder.

More videos is a must Vega! You know because it's funny watching people say
"those lines : /"

EDIT:

Vega said:
PS:

I wonder if I should get paid for this?

pgi947 · 30 Jun 2012 at 12:13

Probably the best eyefinity setup I've ever seen thats for sure, 5 monitor portrait looks incredible, whats the final resolution?

Vega · 30 Jun 2012 at 12:14

Haha my favorite is "just get a big TV set". Lol noob's.

5400x1920 @ 120 Hz, 10.4 million pixels at a 2.81:1 display ratio. It's pretty epic to play on.

pgi947 · 30 Jun 2012 at 12:17

Thats a monster of a resolution

Vega you might want to trim your sig down before a mod gets on at you

How do the quadfire lightnings hold up over that res?

psychodil · 30 Jun 2012 at 12:23

Lovely setup Vega, those slim bezels really make a big difference in a multi monitor setup IMO :cool:

theCrim · 30 Jun 2012 at 19:12

Did you remove them PGI?

pgi947 · 30 Jun 2012 at 19:29

The mention of what I have just purchased?

theCrim · 30 Jun 2012 at 19:30

Yes, the mention of what you just purchased :rolleyes:

pgi947 · 30 Jun 2012 at 19:33

Yeah, for now anyway.

I had a thread open over in the CPU's subforum which was closed by a mod for discussing ES chips etc...So I'm going to have to get in touch with mods/staff to get an idea of what I can/can't say with regards to my purchase. Just so I don't get in trouble with my sig, build log etc... when it comes to installation time :cool:

Vega · 30 Jun 2012 at 23:08

Everything is running pretty well, except I have found out that mixed refresh rates is still pretty much a no-go. Vsync doesn't work right with the different refresh rates and there is tons of tearing.

I think 7990's, 7970 X2's or "Eyefinity 6" type card if they ever come out with them are really needed to run the setup properly and get everything to 120 Hz. So I may have to return the Lightnings. Blasted single-link DVI port's!

pgi947 · 30 Jun 2012 at 23:24

Vega said:
Everything is running pretty well, except I have found out that mixed refresh rates is still pretty much a no-go. Vsync doesn't work right with the different refresh rates and there is tons of tearing.

I think 7990's, 7970 X2's or "Eyefinity 6" type card if they ever come out with them are really needed to run the setup properly and get everything to 120 Hz. So I may have to return the Lightnings. Blasted single-link DVI port's!

Where did you get the lightnings from?

It is a shame, the lightnings would be 110% perfect if it wasn't for the SL-DVI ports

Afaik the 7990's aren't even going to get released which is why AMD have given AIB partners the go-ahead with the 7970X2's, which lets be honest will destroy the 690's...two full on 7970's vs two crippled 680's, only one winner there and it isn't green.

have you thought about limiting it to a lower refresh rate? as surely over 60hz isn't that important at that resolution?

Vega · 1 Jul 2012 at 03:20

pgi947 said:
Where did you get the lightnings from?

It is a shame, the lightnings would be 110% perfect if it wasn't for the SL-DVI ports

Afaik the 7990's aren't even going to get released which is why AMD have given AIB partners the go-ahead with the 7970X2's, which lets be honest will destroy the 690's...two full on 7970's vs two crippled 680's, only one winner there and it isn't green.

have you thought about limiting it to a lower refresh rate? as surely over 60hz isn't that important at that resolution?

Refresh rate is king! I surely didn't design a 120 Hz system to run at 60 Hz.

Granted I can, but it's not optimal. No competitor mentions. Thank you.

Some rumor's I've been hearing is 7990's in August. Even if the 7990 doesn't come out, the HIS 7970 X2 has the exact port config I need. I'd only be interested in the 7990 as that would certainly have a water block, versus it would be doubtful on a low-production item like the X2.

theCrim · 1 Jul 2012 at 12:41

Hey Vega can you comment on the differences in performance/image quality between the the Catleap at 110/120hz and the S23A750D?

@pgi947 Aww I wanted to see how much said package matched up to the 3960x!

How much did it set you back?