CRAP XFX 7970 ~380 hash

[gaboo08]

I had issues with the hash rate as well. After 30mins of tweaking to and replacing the TIM, I was able to get ~650 mhash and a temp under 75 degrees.

[computerparts]

@computerparts can you recommend a good 3rd party heatsink?  after I RMA i might just go this direction.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186064

[clicksmoney]

I am still trying to break the 675 but looking at the other posts about the 7970 im in good shape when it comes to BTC mining.

As in you have ASICs ordered?

[GuiltySpark343]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186064

You gotta be careful. Some heatsinks only work with reference design cards, and you have an XFX that has dual DVI ports then most likely it is NOT reference.

[BadPenny]

Their new support site is the worst thing ive seen too.

I had not been there in the past month or so, but seeing this comment made me curious.  What in the fuck did they do to that site?!  Most of my registered shit no longer appears in my account.
If they don't fix that shit, then fuck that entire company.  I won't buy anything from them again (and I have been a very pleased XFX customer up to this point.)

[ymeiner]

I am still trying to break the 675 but looking at the other posts about the 7970 im in good shape when it comes to BTC mining.

As in you have ASICs ordered?

Yes I have! haha! we have another month or so to enjoy our GPU miners before they officially become office summer weather makers. together with my sun lamp, I'm considering coming tomorrow with my bathing suit.

Oh! it's hot in here!