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pantherx12 · Jun 25, 2012, 10:59 AM

I don't understand this D:

Even at 2x 1200mhz the 7870 design will be quite some distance away from 2x 1000mhz 7970.

And the 7970 will still have additional OC room if you can keep it cool D:

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Jun 25, 2012, 10:59 AM	#13
pantherx12 Eligible for custom title Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ENGLAND-LAND-LAND Posts: 8,443 (5.18/day) Thanks: 1,188 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,375 Posts System Specs	I don't understand this D: Even at 2x 1200mhz the 7870 design will be quite some distance away from 2x 1000mhz 7970. And the 7970 will still have additional OC room if you can keep it cool D: