Without getting too technical, that architecture (SIMD) will be less efficient for mining. The question is whether we will see it in the 7xxx series, and while unconfirmed - my guess is yes. They will probably reuse their current strategy - low end/mainstream parts using tried and true architecture (VLIW4 in the current 69xx) for the <79xx parts, while going to the SIMD (which is worse for mining) on the 79xx parts. The 4+1 architecture found in the 5xxx series is the most efficient mining architecture we will ever see, period. But, keeping in mind that VLIW4, in the current high end 6 series may not be as efficient, its still pretty good, combine this with a very large die shrink (40nm --> 28nm) we will still have some very efficient cards for mining, more efficient at cost and watt per hash rate than anything out today. Density may be the only real problem if my guess is correct, as we wont be seeing the dual gpu cards with the mining efficient architecture for the next generation.   

Reminds me of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1zzJIWKCMw&feature=related

 

Unfortunately I had to cancel the auction for BTC (damn n00b restrictions!!). Since I have them up on ebay I will fully honor my obligations as a seller. So the only way is to place bid on ebay

p.s. why are ppl outbidding themselves on ebay ?? kinda weird 

Hey guys

I actually tried selling these on the forums for BTC, but my auction went nowhere in the noob forum, so I put them on ebay.
If anyone is interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/TWO-XFX-RADEON-5970-BLACK-EDITIONS-w-custom-heatsinks-/120738689648?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1c1c963270

Thx!

I may have another 5970 on hand in a few days. If your friend is interested just PM me, will be easier for both of us since we're both in the GTA. Thx.

Well this auction is one big fail. How many post are required to graduate from being a n00b?

ebay link if anyone still interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/TWO-XFX-RADEON-5970-BLACK-EDITIONS-w-custom-heatsinks-/120738689648?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1c1c963270

Yea I just tried starting an auction... seems to be an epic fail in the n00b section

Individual card purchases not preferred, but accepted SgtSpike leads with 15 BTC!

no minimum bid, but as I mentioned, if I am unsatisfied with the offers I reserve the right to cancel the auction. BTW can any mods move this into the selling section? Even though im a newbie this may be of interest to the broader community... Anyways, current highest bid belongs to Paisan @ $200!

I have Paypal, I would post this in the market section but since Im a n00b I am restricted :/. Yes, these cards are the best cards for mining.

Hello bitcoiners

I've got two xfx 5970 black editions for sale (factory overclocked), they are both modded with custom accelero Xtreme coolers, which are much quieter than the original heatsinks.
I will send the original coolers aswell. I want to make this an auction process, I will accept CAD, USD or BTC. Shipping costs will not be included into the bid, I'll give you a choice of shipping methods once the winner
is determined. I would actually prefer BTC since I want to get in on the BTC action plus no middlemen fees.

Bidding will go on for about 24 hrs before these are going on ebay. I reserve the right to cancel the auction if I am unsatisfied with the offers. I am located in Canada so take into consideration shipping costs.

Let the bidding begin!!

p.s. I have a picture of them but I dunno how to post it :s