Is this 7950 any good?

Hardware GPU
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MML1UA/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p147_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=076DNDJA326Z1365S97C&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846

Is there anything better for the same price?

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I would say that is about as good as It gets at $300 I like sapphire cards I think they are great for the price also have unlocked voltage using trix software.

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The MSI Twin Frozr is only a little more, and the HIS Iceq X2 a litte more than that.

I've heard that some revisions of the Sapphire card are voltage locked. You can fix that by flashing the card.

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I would personally get the MSI Twin Frozr version:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NG3WR2/?tag=pcpapi-20

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The Vapor-X isent locked it has a dual bios (one for the boost and a normall bios the boost bios is locked)

However you can only use "trix" to playaround with the voltage

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Thanks for the info. I'll remember for next time.

My listed 7950s would still be my preference

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I have heard things about some Sapphires arriving voltage locked, which will seriously limit overclocking.

I'd get an MSI Twin Frozr 7950, which will be a little more, but it has a superior cooler, has higher-quality components on-board, and looks much better. They also have an entirely unlocked voltage, which is great for overclocking (well, required for overclocking).

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Had to cancel my order, apparently the VRM in that sapphire will heat up to unacceptable temps under heavy load at stock clock. I guess I'll go with the MSI.