Sapphire 7950 Screenshots

Broken Hope · 19 Jan 2012 at 17:30

Looks like it's true that these are due soon.

7950: 1792 Stream processors, 800/5000MHz, 2x6Pin.. they're not sure that card has final bios or not..

http://translate.google.com/transla....it168.com/a2012/0118/1303/000001303886.shtml

http://translate.google.com/transla...t168.com/a2012/0118/1303/000001303886_1.shtml

3DMARK11 Graphics Scores
HD7970: 8295
HD7950: 6518
HD7950 @1030/5600MHz: 7970
HD6970: 5569
GTX570 @750MHz: 5560

Martini1991 · 19 Jan 2012 at 17:32

Sapphire with their blue PCB's

DazQ87 · 19 Jan 2012 at 17:39

A bit weaker at stock than I was expecting, however looks like it will overclock well like it's big brother. I will certainly be getting one, provided they are in the ballpark of about £350

Broken Hope · 19 Jan 2012 at 17:42

I don't think it's final clocks, someone who works at MSI on Beyond3D hinted as such.

bells · 19 Jan 2012 at 17:45

Its a 3gb card as well

DazQ87 · 19 Jan 2012 at 17:51

I had seen somewhere that there was going to be a 1.5GB and a 3GB version. whilst I know that 1.5GB would be ample for 1080p I will probably get the 3GB version and get my 3rd monitor back out for some eyefinity action.

iB CoMpL3XiTy · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:09

Seems like it'll be directly competing with the GTX580

Here's hoping the 1.5GB version is <£300

Speed · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:10

Martini1991 said:
Sapphire with their blue PCB's

At least its something a bit different.

Martini1991 · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:13

Speed said:
At least its something a bit different.

How? Sapphire's PCB's have been nasty blue for a while now on none reference cards

Broken Hope · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:16

Martini1991 said:
How? Sapphire's PCB's have been nasty blue for a while now on none reference cards

As far as I know all 7950's are going to be non reference aren't they?

Gibbo · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:26

Hi there

Broken Hope · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:27

You guys have stock already, release date is like the 31st isn't it, seems kinda soon to have cards?

PGdude · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:32

Martini1991 said:
How? Sapphire's PCB's have been nasty blue for a while now on none reference cards

Well there's a pattern you see. Sapphires are actually a precious stone, a gem if you like, that have a brilliant blue colour to them.

Edit: Oh man, Gibbo winked. :eek:

Speed · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:40

Martini1991 said:
How? Sapphire's PCB's have been nasty blue for a while now on none reference cards

Different to the usual reference cards, thought that was obvious. If every card manufacturer did the same it would be boring.

You know just because you hate the blue doesn't mean everyone does!? :rolleyes:

PGdude · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:54

Speed said:
Different to the usual reference cards, thought that was obvious. If every card manufacturer did the same it would be boring.

You know just because you hate the blue doesn't me everyone does!?

So true. I see Sapphire's blue option to be rather unique and fresh compared to the humdrum red and black, or worse, GREEN.

DazQ87 · 19 Jan 2012 at 18:58

I would not object to having that card inside my case, it looks fairly decent imo.

Broken Hope · 19 Jan 2012 at 19:00

Powercolor version also

kingy666 · 19 Jan 2012 at 19:44

The saphire and powercolor 7950's look the same except for the black plastic shroud around the fans. The actual fans look the same but with different stickers in the middle.

COYS · 19 Jan 2012 at 19:45

http://videocardz.com/30298/powercolor-readies-radeons-hd-79xx-with-custom-cooling

More pics of the Powercolor. Didn't know it also has a bios switch

Broken Hope · 19 Jan 2012 at 20:04

Few US sites have pre-orders up for $480, which means we'll probably get it for around £350-370, though I'm expecting price gouging at launch.