Which reference HD 7970 ?

[FragMagnet]

I have a choice between the following reference cards. All prices cdn.
PowerColor - $570
XFX - $575
HIS - $580
Sapphire - $600

So which would you pick and why ? I have a Dell U3011 on it's way, and probably will snap one up while in stock.

 

[anubis44]

All other things being equal (reference card), I'd buy the XFX, as it has a transferable lifetime warranty. You can't beat that.

 

[FragMagnet]

This Gen, ref. XfX is 2yrs, non-transferable

So far the only thing that seperates them that I know of is the additional cables/adapters with the Sapphire. I've never had to warranty any of these brands, but even with similar warranties, I'm leaning to the XFX, as I think they would be easier to deal with. I haven't heard of any differences with o-clocking potential of the brands

 

[UZ7]

Unfortunately the regular XFX HD7970 is only 2 year, the DD Black edition is lifetime but its non-transferable, meaning you can't sell/give it and put their name on the warranty anymore.

"How long does this limited warranty last?

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."

 

[tonspike]

Get the one with the best warranty/is the cheapest. They are all essentially the exact same card. None of those brands you mentioned have stellar warranties. Why don't you try Asus, VisionTek, Diamond, or Gigabyte?