Stupid non reference.

Something Else · 26 Jul 2013 at 18:18

Got my 7970 at ocuk's store opening deal when they had it for cheap, of course I bought one, now I realise that it isn't a reference pcb.

Cannot find a full cover block for it anywhere, so I guess there isn't one?

Before anyone suggests, I don't want to use a core only block.

Mynight · 26 Jul 2013 at 18:32

What card?

Hyburnate · 26 Jul 2013 at 18:33

What card EK seem to take requests, if there's enough demand they'll make it

Something Else · 26 Jul 2013 at 18:43

Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB GDDR5 (11197-11)

I checked the cooling config, it does not list this as reference, as its a different number, also this has 2 dvi's which means non reference.

Two minds as to just sell it and get a reference card or just leave it out the loop.

pgi947 · 26 Jul 2013 at 18:51

I would imagine EK will be making FC7970's EOL shortly.

Flog it for £250, get on the MM and stick up a wanted thread for a 7970 + block, I know Tonester is looking to shift his.

Something Else · 26 Jul 2013 at 18:55

I think thats my best bet tbh.

gonna give it a go and see.

pgi947 · 26 Jul 2013 at 19:21

That was quick

Something Else · 26 Jul 2013 at 19:23

haha I wanted to get my pc built up this weekend with everything watercooled but This has held things back a bit. Im set on the waterblock I want, Heatkiller nickle that ocuk have.