- Jan 6, 2012
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I just purchased a Asus PB278Q display and I need a new card to go with it. I am looking to get a 780, just not sure which one to get. Initially I was looking to get the classy, but my budget is only $540. I am not really looking to overclock. I overclocked my last card, but it was on a CLC, so I didn't have to worry about temps. Here is what I have been looking at;
Option 1 - EVGA FTW ACX ($535.00) From what I read, the ACX coolers work very well and run quiet with a really long lifespan. Looks really sexy too!
Option 2 - MSI Lightning ($530.00) Everything about this card, including the PCB has been customized for OC'ing which I don't really plan on doing so I think this may be a waste. Although it does come with a backplate, which is nice. Also has the same base and boost clock as FTW.
Option 3 - Zotac AMP! ($530.00) I wasn't really looking at this but I was reading through a bunch of forums and this came up a few times as a good option. It has the highest stock base and boost clock of the three, even higher than the classy I think.
Cooling shouldn't be an issue as I have decent airflow in my case. I'm looking for a strong reliable card, good customer service if needed and the quieter the better. Maybe a little room for overclocking, but I think all three have that.
Please let me know what you think and why. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Option 1 - EVGA FTW ACX ($535.00) From what I read, the ACX coolers work very well and run quiet with a really long lifespan. Looks really sexy too!
Option 2 - MSI Lightning ($530.00) Everything about this card, including the PCB has been customized for OC'ing which I don't really plan on doing so I think this may be a waste. Although it does come with a backplate, which is nice. Also has the same base and boost clock as FTW.
Option 3 - Zotac AMP! ($530.00) I wasn't really looking at this but I was reading through a bunch of forums and this came up a few times as a good option. It has the highest stock base and boost clock of the three, even higher than the classy I think.
Cooling shouldn't be an issue as I have decent airflow in my case. I'm looking for a strong reliable card, good customer service if needed and the quieter the better. Maybe a little room for overclocking, but I think all three have that.
Please let me know what you think and why. Thanks in advance for any advice!
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