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Graphics Card Differences

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    #2
    Daniel S
    Registered Users Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    t1mm wrote: »
    Just wondering what the differences are between graphics cards. For example whats the difference between these two?

    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=51279&agid=1004
    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=51279&agid=1004

    and what warrants their price difference to this card?

    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=40505&agid=1004

    Cards may have different display outputs but other than that - any pointers?
    Two of those cards you linked are the same. If I were you, I'd just get the Club3D one. Sapphire one will probably run cooler.


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    t1mm
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭t1mm


    Sorry about that - I've edited the OP with the intended link.


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    Daniel S
    Registered Users Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    "Flex edition" looks nicest anyway. I'd still get the cheap one and get an aftermarket cooler if you want it to look better.


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    t1mm
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭t1mm


    I'm way past the point of caring what my computer looks like at this stage to be honest - is that the only reason they have multiple versions? :/


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    Daniel S
    Registered Users Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    t1mm wrote: »
    I'm way past the point of caring what my computer looks like at this stage to be honest - is that the only reason they have multiple versions? :/
    To extract more money out of you, that's all :pac: The GPU is the important bit.


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    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    The more expensive ones have a better - and probably quieter - cooler, as they're using two bigger fans, and what looks like a bigger heatsink as well. Odds are it'll have custom PCB to help with cooling as well.

    If you're looking to OC your card, or if you want something quieter than normal, go for the more expensive one, otherwise the Club3D one will be fine.


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    ninja 12
    Registered Users Posts: 954 ✭✭✭ninja 12


    The main selling point of the Sapphire Flex cards is that you can run eyefinity without needing a displayport monitor .

    The Dirt 3 card would probably run coolest and quietest out of the three cards you linked , and should come with a downloadable copy of Dirt 3 .

    If it was my choice , I'd go for the Dirt 3 card .


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