Looking for a 7970

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I am looking into getting a HD7970, for gaming and mining, and would like to know which is a good and "quiet" brand for 7970s is. Sadly I can not find any ROG 7970 Matrixs or MSI 7970 Lightnings that where reasonably priced. Suggestions please

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If you have the space, go for the ASUS DirectCU2

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-hd7970dc23gd5

Otherwise, there is the Gigabyte WindForce

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr797oc3gd

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Are they ref pcb?

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neither are.

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I might grab the Asus then. I really want the ROG, but I can't even find one on ebay

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Might be able to get a ROG 7970 for $500. YES!!!!

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I really love Asus gear, especially ROG! Definatly go for the ROG one if possible, if not Direct CUII!

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They are so rare to find either of them for 600 USD new. :/

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the ROG MATRIX 7970 is basical the same thing as the DirectCU2 just with more overclocking features and better componantry, believe me i have it, its a very solid graphics card

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I bought a 7970 two weeks ago. I found this article helpful because it included several 7970's I was considering. It has sound comparisons too. The lightning has been out of stock everywhere for a while. Some people are charging insane prices on them because they are the only ones available.

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I got mine for $450 (AUD)

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The Matrix has terrible QC, and is not nearly as good as the standard DCII 7970. Stay away from them.

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Might have snagged a Matrix Platinum

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good job mate, they are very good cards that have a lot of power behind them, i have mine OC's to 1.350 Ghz and its getting fairly decent temps running at about 45 degrees idle and 75 at full 

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Sadly I did not get the Matrix, but grabbed the normal asus 7970

 

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That will be fine the direct cu ii coolers are excellent. Nice overclocking room on 7950 and I'd assume the same applies for 7970.