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    6970m Vs 6990m ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NewAgeMessiah, Oct 21, 2011.

  1. NewAgeMessiah

    NewAgeMessiah Notebook Consultant

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    Just wondering the differences really, looked for previous topics but cant find them, links anyone?
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 21, 2011
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    Cheers mate, just had a read, I was assuming it to be about a 15-20% stock difference to be honest, just wondered on the differences and that summed it up nicely :)
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 21, 2011
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    do i see an upgrade in your near future? :p
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 21, 2011
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    6970= 960 Shaders, Default clock speeds 680MHz core, 900Mem mem.

    6990=1120 Shaders, Default clock speeds 715MHz core, 900MHz Mem
     
    DR650SE, Oct 21, 2011
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    A 1.5 - 2K difference in Vantage.
    200-300 points difference in 3DMark'11
    1-2fps in Crysis Warhead. I have had both cards installed in the last week, so those numbers are pretty relevant.

    Unless you are a hardcore benchmarking guy, the price difference is not really justified.
     
    TurbodTalon, Oct 21, 2011
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    Indeed I will be, not for a month or so yet, but is coming, let the NewAge begin
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 21, 2011
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    I just went up to a 6990m from a 6970m. The difference is pretty big when it comes to FPS on Crysis 2. Extremely noticeable, you won't regret the 6990m. So far it's been very reliable and doesn't go above 70 deg C.
     
    nayilalien, Oct 22, 2011
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    Thanks for the info on that, just have to find one pulled from an R3 now that will ship or is already in the UK
     
    NewAgeMessiah, Oct 22, 2011
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