Which GTX 670 should I buy?

merlot22 · Nov 12, 2013

So I was browsing GPU's today and I found that with most GTX 670's you get Assassin's Creed 4 for free which I was planning on buying anyway. I figured I'd take the opportunity to shave off $60 bucks with a new GPU and was curious which of these would be most ideal?

I never fully understood why the prices of the same video card tend to fluctuate so widely.

Here is my system:
- Intel i7 3820 Processor running @ 3.8ghz
- Liquid CPU Cooling 120mm Fan
- 16GB DDR3 G.Skill Ripjaws X
- NVIDIA GTX 650 Ti - 2GB - EVGA Superclocked - Core: 1071MHz
- ASUS P9X79 LE - 2x USB 3.0 MOBO
- 180 GB Intel 330 SSD
- 1 TB Hard Drive 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
- 500 Watt - Corsair CX500 V2

I think the best GPU I could possibly buy with my PSU would be the GTX 670. I'd consider upgrading my PSU but I figure with the Assassins Creed 4 promotion with the 670's I might as well take advantage and stick to the 670.

Unless someone can somehow formulate a better deal through both a new PSU and GPU that would come close. I'd be willing to pay a bit more if I can get a huge upgrade over a GTX 670.

Anyways, I'm just curious which GTX 670 would be best based on this list:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=gtx+670&N=-1&isNodeId=1

Also, how much longer will the 670 last until it starts to become obsolete? I'd say it's actually a pretty old card at this point?

Edit - I will not be running SLI

gokitty199 · Nov 12, 2013

personally i love my evga 670 ftw it runs all my games atm on highest settings with zero lag.

patrick47018 · Nov 12, 2013

This one is your best bet http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

But you may want to look at GTX770's instead

merlot22 · Nov 12, 2013

patrick47018 :

I would absolutely get a GTX 770 in a heartbeat but my PSU wouldn't be able to handle it at 500w.

So I'd be paying an extra $150+ on a good PSU to handle a new GPU.

patrick47018 · Nov 12, 2013

Yeah I understand that, but a GTX670 will get you buy for quite a while at 1080P I'm assuming?

merlot22 · Nov 12, 2013

patrick47018 :

1920x1080 yea

patrick47018 · Nov 12, 2013

Here is a review of the card I linked you http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_670_power_edition_oc_review,19.html

nickbachu · Nov 12, 2013

you can buy a gtx 760 it has the same performance as the 670 plus its a bit cheaper

patrick47018 · Nov 12, 2013

Well if you go for a 760, I recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130932

nickbachu · Nov 12, 2013

patrick47018 :

that is the 2 im using in sli they stay very cool under very intensive loads

cookybiscuit · Nov 12, 2013

merlot22 :

Your PSU will handle a 770 no problems what so ever so long as it is a good one, a 770 is just an overclocked 680.

nickbachu · Nov 12, 2013

cookybiscuit :

merlot22 :

Your PSU will handle a 770 no problems what so ever so long as it is a good one, a 770 is just an overclocked 680.

cookybiscuit · Nov 12, 2013

Theres no maybe, it will work.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2013/05/31/nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-2gb-review/8
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6994/nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-review/16

Both tests are total system power consumption, and include power wasted by the PSU.

merlot22 · Nov 15, 2013

So you're saying I can run a GTX 770 with a 500w PSU.....? Sounds pretty damn risky

merlot22 · Nov 19, 2013

I'm curious if I should hold off completely until Black Friday/Cyber Monday prices? I wonder if there will be a sweet card for a really good deal. Or maybe this one will have a better deal.

I think the price on this one actually dropped in the last few days or so:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

Adam Ferrick · Nov 19, 2013

If you are absolutely going to buy a 670 I'd suggest the MSI or the Asus as not only the best, but the cheapest options. If the 670 FTW Signature 2 was still around (RIP) I'd suggest that one.
Since you are playing at 1920x1080 you don't really need a 4GB model, but if you want one the cheapest is the Gigabyte which is still a beastly card.
(Links are embedded.. just FYI)

nickbachu · Nov 19, 2013

Adam Ferrick :

I agree but the 4gb will be much better for modern games such as battlefield 4
its uses around 2.5gb to 3.5 gbs on ultra

Adam Ferrick · Nov 20, 2013

Which is certainly true. Skyrim, in some instances, BF4 and probably an increasing number of upcoming games will require more than 2GB on max settings with 4xAA+. The Gigabyte then would be the smartest future-considering option with the 670.
However, considering price/performance AND amount of Vram, the 280X/7970 option becomes more appealing. There's this 7970 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202008&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= for about the same price as a 670 with better performance and 3GB Vram.

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