7970 Purchasing Thread

Well I joined the crowd...in for a Diamond 7970. Can't wait to see what this thing does. Thanks to everyone for making this an entertaining thread all day. Definitely made the work day go by fast.
 
robble said:
yay! got tracking number



Would love to get me an EK full waterblock. I bet it's going to be $100+ though.
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Not all that bad, only $50 more than the "Black" edition card and then it would be watercooled. :D
 
diamond is OOS now on newegg.

tigerdirect still has visiontek in stock.
 
All show OOS now at Newegg.



In happier news, my two Sapphire 7970's are currently in Tennessee on the way to me in Virginia. :D
 
Vegasr said:
Not all that bad, only $50 more than the "Black" edition card and then it would be watercooled. :D
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actually there is a very good chance i will get one when they get released. Gotta give justin at west coast computers a yell.


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well, looks like we may not have to wait long:

http://www.guru3d.com/news/ek-waterblocks-radeon-hd-7970-waterblock/

http://hwbot.org/newsflash/1591_ekwaterblocks_showing_performance_of_ek_fc7970_gpu_block.

for sale here on the 12th:
http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/ek-fc7970-acetal.html?SID=0a91a4dd51d7a6af510bb1f186abe79b Incl. 20% VAT: € 84.95 (~$129)

released sooner than i expected. I may need to wait a paycheck or 3 before getting it.
ekwaterblocks website said:
Overclocking the graphics card from factory set 925/1375MHz to 1125/1500MHz (GPU/RAM respectively) and Vgpu set at 1.250V - the limit of our overclocking software - yielded similiar result:
Tgpumax = 42°C
Th2omax = 31.1°C
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Sparrow_69 said:
From what I've been reading, you're right in saying XFX isn't what is used to be (warranty-wise). This is what I found on the xfx website:

The following Graphics Cards are eligible for an extension of the standard two-year limited hardware warranty:

1. XFX Radeon HD 7000 Series Dual Fan (Double Dissipation Edition) Graphics Cards with Ghost Technology; a floating cover design that maximizes airflow by creating exceptional venting throughout the card.

2. XFX Radeon HD 7000 Series Graphics Cards with 10-digit model numbers ending in “R” (example: “FX-797A-TDFR”)

So it seems the XFX 7970 models with the dual fan design are covered by a lifetime warranty, but it seems that the transferability of the lifetime warranty no longer applies...
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Hrmm, that is interesting. I will have to decide on a new brand possibly then. Maybe Sapphire or Asus.
 
I actually called XFX and inquired about their warranty. Looks like the core version and non-Black/DD will be 2 years only. Is Visiontek still lifetime?
 
Faksnima said:
I actually called XFX and inquired about their warranty. Looks like the core version and non-Black/DD will be 2 years only. Is Visiontek still lifetime?
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WTF! really? Thats what I get for not checking what im buying. I cant cancel my order now. Well that truly sucks.
 
2wiced said:
WTF! really? Thats what I get for not checking what im buying. I cant cancel my order now. Well that truly sucks.
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Yeah, I ordered a vanilla XFX as well. Doubt I'll still be using the card in two years, at least in my main rig... but oh well. Too late to worry about it now.
 
From XFX's North American Warranty Page:

The limited hardware warranty for Graphics Cards lasts for a time period of two years.

Which products are eligible for a limited lifetime hardware warranty?

The following Graphics Cards are eligible for an extension of the standard two-year limited hardware warranty:

1. XFX Radeon HD 7000 Series Dual Fan (Double Dissipation Edition) Graphics Cards with Ghost Technology; a floating cover design that maximizes airflow by creating exceptional venting throughout the card.

2. XFX Radeon HD 7000 Series Graphics Cards with 10-digit model numbers ending in “R” (example: “FX-797A-TDFR”)

3. XFX Radeon HD 6000, HD 5000, and HD 4000 Series Graphics Cards

4. XFX GeForce GT 520, GT 430, 200, 9000, 8000, 7000, 6000 Series Graphics Cards purchased after April 17, 2007.

If you register any of the specified products noted above online at http://www.xfxforce.com/ within 30 days of purchase, your limited warranty will be EXTENDED for the duration of your life. Registration within 30 days of the date of purchase is a condition precedent to receiving the lifetime warranty.***

The limited hardware warranty on all XFX-branded products begins on the date of the packing slip, invoice, or receipt. A copy of the dated original invoice/receipt must be submitted to verify warranty repair or replacement. In circumstances where the transaction record is not available or reasonably verifiable (based on date of manufacture), the warranty period shall begin on the date of manufacture of the product.

*** The limited warranty for XFX Limited Edition graphics cards lasts for a period of two years and is non-transferable.
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It looks like only the current Black Edition qualifies for the lifetime warranty if you register it within 30 days. :-/
 
Hmm, thought I got the Double Lifetime warranty for that $10 premium. Oh well, at least the name XFX sounds cool. :rolleyes:
 
NukeDukem said:
Hmm, thought I got the Double Lifetime warranty for that $10 premium. Oh well, at least the name XFX sounds cool. :rolleyes:
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Same. I called tigerdirect to change my XFX into something else, and they dont have any stock lol on anything else.
 
So has everyone in this thread who wanted to get one first day gotten one? Anyone still hunting?
 
2wiced said:
Same. I called tigerdirect to change my XFX into something else, and they dont have any stock lol on anything else.
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Looks like they still have the VisionTek? Based on what I found on Google, I kind of felt better about ordering the XFX... but in hindsight the longer warranty sounds nice.

EDIT: The other thing that put me off the VisionTek was the very strict return policy. Didn't see that with the XFX.
 
Shocked said:
Looks like they still have the VisionTek? Based on what I found on Google, I kind of felt better about ordering the XFX... but in hindsight the longer warranty sounds nice.

EDIT: The other thing that put me off the VisionTek was the very strict return policy. Didn't see that with the XFX.
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Well I ordered the visiontek and canceled the XFX. 2 year warranty I dont like. What is so strict about the visiontek? Im way too impulsive right now. I wish MSI offered some cards.
 
I think the early adoption hysteria is drying up. Newegg still has 7970's for sale. You think Newegg has sold more than a thousand cards? When you consider the size of the US, that isn't very much.
 
Vega said:
I think the early adoption hysteria is drying up. Newegg still has 7970's for sale. You think Newegg has sold more than a thousand cards? When you consider the size of the US, that isn't very much.
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The 7970's are all out of stock on Newegg including the Diamond brand. Also the number of people buying $550 video cards accounts for only a fraction of a fraction of consumers in the market for a video card which is why the high-end cards from AMD and nVidia are only produced in small numbers compared to their mid-range cards.
 
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2wiced said:
Well I ordered the visiontek and canceled the XFX. 2 year warranty I dont like. What is so strict about the visiontek? Im way too impulsive right now. I wish MSI offered some cards.
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According to what I'm reading you don't have the option of returning it at all, only exchanging it for an identical card if defective, and only with the manufacturer's approval. Not a huge deal considering I don't plan on returning it anyway, but it's nice to know you can, especially if you get a defective part and their supply is all dried up (figuring exchanges are probably easier than RMAs).
 
They are making at least $100 profit per card @ $550. So, 1000 cards = $100,000 profit.

They have a vendor account with Fedex / UPS along with others meaning they pay 1/3 of what the general public pays due to their immense volume. So the nearly $8.00 per card covers their labor, energy costs and materials. With Newegg and anyone else in the parts / electronics business, margins are always going to be small. The more efficient you are, the greater amount of those small margins you get to keep. Some items, like $550 video cards do have higher margins ( greater incentive ) to offset the risks of stocking such expensive items.
 
SixFootDuo said:
They are making at least $100 profit per card @ $550. So, 1000 cards = $100,000 profit.

They have a vendor account with Fedex / UPS along with others meaning they pay 1/3 of what the general public pays due to their immense volume. So the nearly $8.00 per card covers their labor, energy costs and materials. With Newegg and anyone else in the parts / electronics business, margins are always going to be small. The more efficient you are, the greater amount of those small margins you get to keep. Some items, like $550 video cards do have higher margins ( greater incentive ) to offset the risks of stocking such expensive items.
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Plus the intangible marketing aspect of it. If 1000 people buy a graphics card, then chances are those 1000 will be back to buy other things again, and again and again. Newegg & my bank fumbled my double 7970 order all day long and it looked like it wasnt gonna ship out today, but the CSR manager Charles busted his hump and pulled a hail mary to make sure I get my cards tomorrow. That kind of service means I will be back when its time to upgrade my rig.....................................when Kepler releases lmao.
 
Hey guys how are you.... oh my GOD! why is the floor in this thread so sticky? Howmany gallons of milk were you guys drinking lastnight? It's all over the ground.
 
doz said:
Up and running on my Asus 7970 :D Going to test it out.
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Did you replace the TIM of the card? I am going to replace mine with tuniq TX-4. Just wondering if you're going to keep it as is.
 
You think AMD is dumb enough to use really cheap TIM on these cards to make it worth while to disassemble and re-apply? Or do you think the application of the TIM could be better? Would be interesting to see temp results of before and after.
 
PnkPwrRngr said:
What are you guys waiting for?! For your 7970 to actually arrive?

List your old cards in the FS section so I can buy your nasty outdated 6970s :p
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My HD 5970 is going in my " The best videocard I have ever owned " case. Right next to my, Canopus Pure 3D SLI, Nvidia TNT2, ATI 9800 XT, and Nvidia 8800 GTX.
 
I got my self into a stupid place.

Ordered XFX 7970 from newegg it arrives 1/12/2010

ordered visiontek 7970 from tigerdirect (I got 44 cash back with with creditcard/fatwallet)

Feel stupid that I was so impulsive. I wish MSI had a card out. I like them a lot.
 
Vega said:
You think AMD is dumb enough to use really cheap TIM on these cards to make it worth while to disassemble and re-apply? Or do you think the application of the TIM could be better? Would be interesting to see temp results of before and after.
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When I replaced my TIM on my HD 5970 it made a difference of 5 degrees on furmark ( I used MX-3 on that one). I will be replacing the TIM on both my 7970s when I get back from work. Also I don't want to make people paranoid. But on my EVGA GTX 280 FTW edition, the screws on the backplate were loose and I did replace the TIM. I don't don't know why the TIM was all over the GPU, spilling to some extent, to the PCB because the guy blew his load on the GPU. I have kinda made it a habbit to disassemble and reassemble the videocards when I get them. Every degree counts :)
 
2wiced said:
I got my self into a stupid place.

Ordered XFX 7970 from newegg it arrives 1/12/2010

ordered visiontek 7970 from tigerdirect (I got 44 cash back with with creditcard/fatwallet)

Feel stupid that I was so impulsive. I wish MSI had a card out. I like them a lot.
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sounds like you got yourself into an AWESOME place :D
 
Lord of Shadows said:
I just bought a diamond 7970, probably too expensive, but I need to spoil myself on occasion :p

I had a xfx 6970, but returned it due to the whole using cheap components thing. Have been using my xfx 9800gtx in the mean time, but bf3 has black triangles all over the place. (I started talking to xfx support to see if they would rma it, so far they have been going in circles with me since last month. -- The last email they asked for the temps of the card after giving that info to them weeks ago

XFX is not what it used to be, supposedly the 7970 non black edition doesnt have a lifetime warranty.
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Hey is Diamond still considered a "good" brand? I thought the company died? Just like hercules and such. Do they still make custom PCBs?
 
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