Author Topic: AMD's Radeon HD 7000 Series (Read 33273 times)

VirtueTT · « **Reply #80 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:12:50 PM »

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/image-quality-driver-optimization-graphics,3173.html

Hmmm

Carigamers · « **Reply #80 on:** April 12, 2012, 04:12:50 PM »

VirtueTT · « **Reply #81 on:** April 17, 2012, 07:48:19 PM »

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Radeon-HD_7970-HD_7970-HD_7770-GTX_680,15340.html

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AMD Cuts Prices of HD 7900, 7700 Series, Plus Free Games
11:00 AM - April 16, 2012 by Doug Crowthers - source: Bright Side Of News

As expected, AMD has finally cut the prices of the HD 7970, HD 7950 and HD 7770 series graphics cards after the release of the GeForce GTX 680.

With the successful launch of the GeForce GTX 680, it was only a matter of time before AMD would counter with a price drop of their new HD 7000 series cards. Initially, AMD didn't react to the GTX 680 hitting the market because of the very limited availability of it. If users wanted a high-end card, the HD 7900 series was your best available option. Now with the GTX 680 becoming more available, AMD needed to drop the price of the HD 7900 series to remain a viable option for price to performance against the GTX 680. As part of an AMD Gaming Evolved announcement, AMD announced it would be closely partnering up with THQ and Codemasters on some AMD optimized titles, as well as dropping some graphics card prices.

The promotion between THQ and Codemasters is known as the "Three for Free" promotion. The three titles are Deus Ex: Human Revolution, DiRT Showdown and Nexuiz. AMD stated that it will be bundling these games with their graphics cards starting April 16th. In a statement, AMD said, "Rolling through select etailer and retailer partners shortly, we will be launching the Three for Free promotion, bundling a free copy of Dirt Showdown and Nexuiz with each AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series graphics card. We will also be including a full copy of one of the top titles of 2011; Deus Ex: Human Revolution, as well as its DLC expansion The Missing Link." Adding three bundled games to the Radeon HD 7900 series is a nice value-added bonus to end-users.

AMD looks to be banking on the "Three for Free" bundle, the price drop and the fact of ready availability of the HD 7900 series to continue to spark sales against the GTX 680. In addition, AMD cutting the price of the HD 7770 to below the $150 price point at $139.

"The AMD Radeon HD 7970 is now priced at an incredible $479 and continues to be the only enthusiast card available in volume, while the AMD Radeon HD 7950 is now an impulse buy away, at $399, and on both of these you will see our Three For Free offer which includes Dirt Showdown, Nexuiz and Deus Ex: Human Revolution with The Missing Link DLC. And one more thing, for those looking for access to a cutting-edge graphics experience at a very wallet-friendly price, AMD Radeon HD 7770 GHz edition graphics cards will now be available at the sub-$150 sweet spot, as low as $139(US) SEP."

HD 7970 price drop $549 to $479
HD 7950 price drop $449 to $399.

VirtueTT · « **Reply #82 on:** April 17, 2012, 07:59:10 PM »

Amazon on shit tho =/

Arcmanov · « **Reply #83 on:** April 17, 2012, 08:46:31 PM »

* rubs hands *

Which means that by December the 7950 should be about 300 US.

I have 'faith' in Amazon.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #84 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:06:33 AM »

They call that a price drop on the 7970??? That is a mere discount! For significantly better performance and more stable drivers, i'd close my eyes and get that 680 @ $30us more.

The 7950 @ $400us hits another market altogether. This option makes a whole lot more sense as nvidia does not (yet) have a proper competitor in this segment.

I expect them to fix that brisk brisk though. Againnn AMD disappoints.

Carigamers · « **Reply #84 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:06:33 AM »

Arcmanov · « **Reply #85 on:** April 18, 2012, 10:10:24 AM »

Call it what you will, they still drop the price to compete.

The 1st of many more to come, I'm sure.

AMD realized that the 680 was (at first) a paper launch, and now the problem is availability, so they're not that hard-pressed to drop the price at all, but like the rest of us, they also realized that the 680 is slightly superior, so a price-drop (albeit a small one) was inevitable.

Cap... I'll bet you a Subway sandwich that by December 31st, the price of a 7950 will drop to 300 US, or below.

Save that in your Google calendar.

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captainchris · « **Reply #86 on:** April 18, 2012, 11:40:44 AM »

Sounding like a Radeon fan boy there eh Arc.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #87 on:** April 18, 2012, 01:06:40 PM »

Nope.

I just want to see a little more competition.

Remember what I always say: '...whichever is fastest at 300 US wins'.

Not my fault if that happens to be AMD.

You can have your overpriced Nvidia cards. My wallet will be having none of that.

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captainchris · « **Reply #88 on:** April 18, 2012, 02:17:10 PM »

fan boy...

VirtueTT · « **Reply #89 on:** April 18, 2012, 03:22:29 PM »

Quote from: LTChineyTT on April 18, 2012, 11:40:44 AM

Sounding like a Radeon fan boy there eh Arc.

Quote from: LTChineyTT on April 18, 2012, 02:17:10 PM

fan boy...

Says the guy who tri-fired a 6990 and 6970 =p

Can't give Arc wrong, yes we know that Nvidia roflstomps AMD in performance on almost all levels, but AMD still is cheaper for good performance.

W1nTry · « **Reply #90 on:** April 18, 2012, 03:51:45 PM »

I wouldn't go as far as roflstomp... Nvidia and AMD have traded blows for top spot years now. Whats best performance for your pocket ultimately is best for you.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #91 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:47:28 PM »

Wait and see. Nvidia will have at least one beastly card in the $300 price range before your upgrade Arc that will definitely blow any MAD offering out of the water.

captainchris · « **Reply #92 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:54:07 PM »

^^ my thing exactly

And I did not say fan boy in a jerring manner. Because I am an Nvidia Fanboy myself. Just that the 6990 is still the fastest single " card ".

Understand why I got it now Virtue?

VirtueTT · « **Reply #93 on:** April 18, 2012, 06:38:58 PM »

Quote from: LTChineyTT on April 18, 2012, 05:54:07 PM

Understand why I got it now Virtue?

Si senor.

On another note: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=HD+7970&x=0&y=0

The prices of the 7970 are about the same as the 680 (Amazon sticking as usual). Considering that the 680 will be out of stock for some time, this may be AMD's sales spotlight perhaps because of this

captainchris · « **Reply #94 on:** June 08, 2012, 03:29:13 PM »

holy *uck!!!

http://www.guru3d.com/news/his-radeon-hd-7970-x2-video-card/

im depressed.

W1nTry · « **Reply #95 on:** July 05, 2012, 03:23:35 PM »

The trading of blows continues:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7970-ghz-edition-review-benchmark,3232.html

AMD has recaptured the crown (for now)

kgfalby · « **Reply #96 on:** August 30, 2012, 02:08:41 PM »

Saw this on Anandtech and it caught my eye - Powercolor Devil13 HD 7990 http://www.anandtech.com/show/6193/powercolor-announces-devil13-hd7990

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #97 on:** August 30, 2012, 04:19:31 PM »

LMAO at TDP row in the comparision chart of that article..

Arcmanov · « **Reply #98 on:** August 30, 2012, 04:33:59 PM »

I had to read the chart a 2nd time to see what you were talking about.

'Even more' indeed.

An utter and absolute waste of money...but then the target market wouldn't really give a flying f@#k either way.

Dem so is a waste a f@#king time...just like that card. :/

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VirtueTT · « **Reply #99 on:** November 08, 2012, 12:06:17 PM »

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7990-devil13-7970-x2,3329.html

well now....

Carigamers · « **Reply #99 on:** November 08, 2012, 12:06:17 PM »

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