lifespan of AMD GPU.... and my fren told me nvidia GPU have better software update (i think he is talking about the driver update ,right? )

Just went at afternoon and purchased and they do carry Sapphire cards actually

They didnt have the normal version, so i got the sapphire 7770 vapor x model, but i only realized after i bought it, a extra RM10 could get me the sapphire 7790, so definitely in a facepalm moment now

Last question, not sure if this is too off topic, but a CM K280 with just the front fan installed is enough to cool the rig right? Gonna leave everything stock as i want this rig to last me around 3-4 years

This post has been edited by TheLaptopDudeGuy: May 24 2013, 03:07 PM

You sure they carry other Sapphire models? If not mistaken the 7770 vapor x is left over one by a forumer due to canceled deal. Thats why no normal version available.

can't really say bout it because from time to time both of the AMD and Nvidia regularly updates their driver to keep with up to date requirement.
and
about lifespan of computer component really cant say much bout it coz imo it mostly depend on your luck XD

let other comment bout it

since you just bought it few hours ago, cant you try contact them for you to add some bucks and replace with 7790 instead? who know if they allowed it

as for the fan, keep the air flow balance is enough, intake = outtake, don't get too much intake or later your interior will get dusty faster.

This post has been edited by CheaTeRz: May 24 2013, 03:43 PM

Sapphire 7970ghz
Performance of gtx680 at Gti 670 price
As for negative comment every manufacturer sure will have a dud unit somehow
My 7870 and 7770 never have problems. Touchwood

That card is ok
But if possible to change it to 7790 will be great
Try ask them that
Btw more airflow means better heat dissipation if done correctly

[Budget] Around RM3500

[Purpose] 75% on image processing, 25% on gaming

[Monitor resolution] 1080p

[Game or software that use frequently] Photoshop & Lightroom

[Personal Preference Brand] Intel + Nvidia, might consider amd

[Location] KL

Need a CPU, GPU, MOBO, CASING, PSU, RAM, and MONITOR.
My budget for monitor is around 500.
If possible, hope can get 2 list of suggestion, 1 is on intel+nvidia, another is on amd.
Thanks.

Try

Intel i5 3470 RM559
MSI H77MA-G43 RM289
Kingston 8gb ram RM169
Plextor M5S 128gb SSD RM299
Leadtek GTX670 or Sapphire 7950 Vapor-X RM1099
Seasonic S 620W RM299
Dell 21.5" S2240L led ips monitor RM499
Any DVD-RW RM59
Casing NZXT Source 210 RM179

Total RM3451

Both GPU are on same tier once oc'ed. At stock speed, GTX670 wins.

look like you have poison me , but why all the benchmark that i found on the internet stated 7970 is weaker than 670 ? i just took a view on some price list, there are two type of 7970 in sapphire brand

SAPPHIRE HD7970 3GB D5 384BIT OC [1299]
SAPPHIRE HD7970 3GB D5 384BIT VAPOR-X [1399]

I just dont get it, since we can OC ourselve, but why many GPU they come out a OC version itself?? what the point? and the difference between these two are RM100... sorry i am very new to GPU still

I suppose u are refering to a wrong one. There's a different between 7970 and 7970 Ghz


The pre-OC is for someone lazy to do manual OC. Most of the time pre-oc'ed version offers better cooling solution.

This post has been edited by hmwgbworld: May 24 2013, 08:32 PM

thx for reply, so the two GPU i listed earlier is Ghz or non Ghz? how to differentiate

copy paste and google it.
Vapor-X is the Ghz edition.

get the vapor x version as thats the ghz edition
the pre OCed edition have a higher potential to overclock and have have a better cooling solution

what about i OC the vapor x GHZ edition? wipe out the pre OCed?

Without OC the GHz it still wipe out the OC version of 7970. Arent the chart clear enough to clarify this?

the vapor x is the ghz edition and also OC edition
it have the sapphire signature vapor x cooling solution
the ghz will wipe away the non ghz

This post has been edited by ezmeer94: May 24 2013, 09:52 PM

Unfortunately just got my rig last night, didnt try to cancel it as they had already built the rig, and im not sure even if its possible to change at such the last minute, still want to maintain healthy relationship with pc image

About the fans, they installed a single intake fan at the side. Thinking about installing another outtake fan at the rear, should balance out everything right?

This post has been edited by TheLaptopDudeGuy: May 25 2013, 07:04 AM

Should I go for -
i7 3770 - RM869
asus p8z77-m - RM339
sapphire 7970 ghz vapor-x - RM1399

Kingston 8gb ram RM169
Seasonic S 620W RM299
Casing NZXT Source 210 RM179
Dell 21.5" S2240L led ips monitor RM499

total of RM3753
The ssd is not a must for me and i already have a dvd drive.
Should i go for k on cpu for oc ?
Please advise. thanks.

Well what done is done, let it be
Just swap the side fan to the rear side as exhaust. Most of the time I only mount fan(s) at rear or top side as exhaust, let the side/front blank as passive intake airflow to reduce noise.

Overall looks ok, overclocking is optional depending on personal.

That's a good setup
If u want to oc get a k CPU
Else normal one is fine