MSI R6990/PowerColor HD6990 4GB GDDR5 $499 from PC DIY

DevilMayCry on 23/08/2012 - 11:28 pcdiy.com.au (267 clicks)
Last edited 23/08/2012 - 11:30

Cheapest on Staticice $599. Probably one of the best 6xxx series from Ati. Its still better than most of the high range 7xxx series.

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krisspy on 23/08/2012 - 11:47

+1

Compared to a 7970;
- about 5-10% faster
- uses ~50% more power 250w vs 375w
- crossfire issues - microstuttering, scaling
- _Bruce_ on 23/08/2012 - 11:52
  
  For 535 (scorptech) you can get the 7970 Ghz edition which is about the same speed.
  
  Doesn't mean this isn't an option for some people though.
  - krisspy on 23/08/2012 - 12:08
    
    +1
    
    Just giving a comparison up to people who see this deal and go "Oooh dual gpus, shut up and take my money!".
    
    Would only buy this for bragging rights now, 7970 is still in infancy with regards to drivers. But thats me :)
- samfisher5986 on 23/08/2012 - 12:09
  
  The 6990 is basically issue free except for those games that don't have a crossfire profile.
  
  Either way I would be getting a 7970 though.
Pandabargain on 23/08/2012 - 12:12

Not a bargain imo

Sub $400 and sure
Skinnerr on 23/08/2012 - 12:21

i was seconds away from getting a 660ti off amazon that was posted here before i checked on whirlpool for the lowdown on the card, glad i did as i stumbled across this http://fudzilla.com/home/item/28433-amd-cuts-hd-7000-series-… .

Just missed out on the pccg 7950 for 300, so ill be waiting eagerly for some more gpu bargains to pop up.