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BFG Tech 7950 GT OC question
I am hesitating buying the BFG Tech 7950 GT OC because it looks like a
card geared for more advanced machines and for those who like to over clock. By installing this card does this mean I'll have to monitor its heat more so than the PNY Verto 7950GT? I don't want to worry about overclocking and heat with my computer, so should I look at the PNY one instead? Or can I install this card without overclocking it? Thanks for any help, John |
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BFG Tech 7950 GT OC question
John Gillis wrote:
I am hesitating buying the BFG Tech 7950 GT OC because it looks like a card geared for more advanced machines and for those who like to over clock. By installing this card does this mean I'll have to monitor its heat more so than the PNY Verto 7950GT? I don't want to worry about overclocking and heat with my computer, so should I look at the PNY one instead? Or can I install this card without overclocking it? Thanks for any help, John While the differences in raw speeds are under 50MHz (550MHz stock for a 7950GT core 600MHz for a maximum OC) the differences in heat output can be significant if by oc'ing you overwhelm the capacity of the HSF. Much like a sink can overfill with running water if the tap is turned on too much. However, only in an air circulation restricted case will that be a real problem. Generally, in almost all user-built cases, there is ample air flow. It's the custom OEM cases, built with less in mind, that things get cramped and subsequently overheated. If you have mulch growing in your case from neglect that's an entirely different issue, but that does add to the heat load. So, short answer: no worries with the differing levels of heat output from a 7950GT, unless you suspect your case is cramped and has a lot of dust in it and a fan or two is missing or not working. As for overclocking, it's automagic, and completely ignorable if you so choose, you won't miss the added performance in most conditions, only in specific situations will the added core (or memory speeds) result in a meaningful FPS boost. |
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BFG Tech 7950 GT OC question
On Feb 1, 1:10 pm, "John Gillis" wrote:
I am hesitating buying the BFG Tech 7950 GT OC because it looks like a card geared for more advanced machines and for those who like to over clock. ... Don't worry about heat from this card. It is a good economy card targeted at mid-range systems, and is not it any way a ultra-high-end 'furnace', even in the mildly overclocked form supplied by BFG. Heck, there are even some passively cooled models of this available, a testament to the modest heat loads generated compared to high-end cards. I've put a few of this model into systems built for buddies, and checking them with various equipment (contact & non-contact thermal and a fluke infrared imager), within the scope I've what I've played with (BFG, EVGA, XFX are the three brands I tend to stick with), they all generate similar heat loads. PNY makes fine cards, but their warranty is 1-5years, depending on model and user registration. While a card will be out of date for most users within that time, it is nice to know a failed one will be replaced regardless (e.g., BFG lifetime warranty.) In the case of BFG, I've seen several cases where a card out of production is replaced with a significantly more powerful, current model, and with zero hassle, so if the few extra bucks don't bother you, I'd recommend the BFG. Hope this helped, R |
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BFG Tech 7950 GT OC question
Thanks for the information here, it really helps. I just wanted to be
sure that if I got this card I wouldn't have to fuss with over clocking or worry f my card was over heating. Since it sounds like this card is ok out of the box and only becomes hot if the user messes with it, I think I'll be ok using it. This card is the only 7950 available in stores (best buy, compusa, circuit city). I haven't seen other brands for sale. Thanks again for the help! John |
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BFG Tech 7950 GT OC question
On 2 Feb 2007 06:16:31 -0800, "John Gillis"
wrote: Thanks for the information here, it really helps. I just wanted to be sure that if I got this card I wouldn't have to fuss with over clocking or worry f my card was over heating. Since it sounds like this card is ok out of the box and only becomes hot if the user messes with it, I think I'll be ok using it. This card is the only 7950 available in stores (best buy, compusa, circuit city). I haven't seen other brands for sale. Thanks again for the help! John Er, why not buy from Newegg on-line ??? And BTW, if you can keep your money in your pocket for the next 4-6 months, you will get a far more powerful card with both Dx10 and Dx9 compatibility thrown in for free. Need that few months for a greater selection of silicon variants and the (Vista/Dx10) drivers to reach reasonable maturity. Timing of purchases is important in computer upgrades if you desire decent future-proofing at reasonable price/performance levels. No more so than in the next few months. John Lewis |
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BFG Tech 7950 GT OC question
John Lewis wrote:
Timing of purchases is important in computer upgrades if you desire decent future-proofing at reasonable price/performance levels. No more so than in the next few months. That's exactly what I said six months ago! And a year ago, and two years ago and three years ago.... I can't wait for that day, very soon (some say after the next few months), when we will not have to time our tech purchases to gain desirable future-proofing at reasonable price-performance levels! /snark off |
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