AMD Graphics Cards

Best Theremal Paste for Matrix

Before returning my old Matrix to the store, I had removed the thermal compound and replaced it with Arctic 5. I put a thin layer on just like I do with my CPU. The weird thing is that the temps are about 8c higher than with the stock compound. The s...

Matrix 7970 - Unable to install Catalyst Application Profiles

i cannot get the Catalyst Applications Profiles to install.i previously had 6950's in crossfire. CAPs worked fine. upgraded to the Matrix. CAPS are gone from the catalyst control center.did a complete uninstall of the drivers and reinstalled trying t...

Blue Vertical Lines and no display afterwards on Asus DCUII 7870

Hi, I have reasearched a lot about this issue and it is very frustrating. Every forum that i looked is about a dell computer and nvidia graphic cards. I bought the 7870 described as new/open box. I installed the card on pc and downloaded the latest d...

7970 Matrix Platinum exact length?

Hey,I should be receiving my 7970 Matrix Platinum in a week or so and I'm wandering if I need to replace my case too )due to the card's length_. I'm having the CM Scout (first version) and I'm pretty happy with it, but it seems it will be a close ca...

Overclocking help

I am not super familiar with overclocking video cards. So I am asking for some starter advice.Coolermaster HAF XCoolermaster 1200w PSUi3930k @ 38002 x HD7970ASUS R4ECorsair 16gb 2133mhzI have MSI Afterburner set up. I just need advice where to star...

Can I flash Platinum BIOS on my non-Platinum Matrix?

I buy a new HD7970 MATRIX (boost 1050, vram 6000).The question is: can i flash a Platinum Bios (1100/6600) to my card? I dont have ATi cards since X1950XTX

Cannot enable 2xDual Link DVI on Matrix 7970 Platinum - help

I know theres a switch that lets you turn off one of the display ports, and enable the 2ndary (right most, or furthest away from the mobo when installed) DVI to be dual link. Is it the one beside the Crossfire connection? looks like the dual BIOS swi...

VGA Hotwire guide for reference HD7970

Hello guys,Previously I've got waterblocks for my 7970's and I want to push these babies to their limit.I need a "Step-by-step" guide for dummies how and where to solder wires to reference 7970 card to connect it to RIVE's VGA Hotwire.http://www.over...

Matrix 7970 Voltage spike

Trying to over clock my matrix 7970 1.2mhz at stock voltage. seem fine for few weeks but lately sometimes i see voltage spike 1.44v for a few secs during gamingi am only using gpu monitor. HW monitor and Gpu-z only report 1.256 maxalso trying to figu...

hd 7970 matrix platinum overclockability.

Hi there everyone.Just bought this card and try to oc it.The oc result is much worst, compare to my ref card.The gpu tweak crush constantly,it doesn't overvoltage responsively.Finally have to uninstall the gpu tweak and system restore to stable my sy...