Need Advice on GPU

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

EVGA or Gigabyte GTX 770 ? and 2GB or 4GB ? I only intend on one monitor and I do plan on SLI around the time Star Citizen is coming out. Any suggestions or input will be really helpful.

RobCrezz · Feb 19, 2014

If you do plan to SLI, I would go for the 4gb. Single card then 2gb.

ImPrettyIrish · Feb 19, 2014

I would go with the 4gb version. Games like more RAM

RobCrezz · Feb 19, 2014

ImPrettyIrish :

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

Haha. agreed. I see a lot of back and forth about 4GB being useless unless you are running 3+ monitors?

RobCrezz · Feb 19, 2014

Paperplate Mask :

Exactly. If you SLI, they have the power to actually take advantage of the extra ram (assuming you go high enough resolution +AA to actually use more than 2gb of vRam. But single card, on 1080p, there is no benefit to getting the 4gb 770.

EonW · Feb 19, 2014

More memory will allow you to play at higher resolutions and texture quality settings, but this usually applies for high-res monitors and multimonitor use. Here is a good article from Tom's Hardware:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/graphics-card-myths,review-32882-5.html

As for brand, I would go for the one with better cooling, and if you are going SLI, make sure your system can dispel the heat.

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

Got ya. I dont plan on using more then a single display or even exceeding 1080p. So 2GB is what i should go for? Also is the Base clock between the two really the big of a difference ??

RobCrezz · Feb 19, 2014

Paperplate Mask :

A gtx 780 would be better in the long term than SLI 770 2gbs then.

There isnt much between them, and any small differences in clock speed can easily be achieved by setting the speed in something like Afterburner or Precision-X.

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

EVGA base is 1111. and Gigabyte is 1137

RobCrezz · Feb 19, 2014

Paperplate Mask :

Exactly, basically nothing. You can put the EVGA to 1137 in like 10 seconds.

EonW · Feb 19, 2014

Paperplate Mask :

2GB would be suitable, and as RobCrezz says, you can adjust the clock speed yourself. Often manufacturers put in the extra RAM not because it's needed, but because they let you think it is and charge a hefty premium for it.

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

Got ya. Now to the EVGA and Gigabyte debate. So is it safe to assume that the extra money for a minor increased clock speed isnt worth it?

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

Haha sorry guys. Im refreshing a little slow.

EonW · Feb 19, 2014

Paperplate Mask :

That's it, in one.

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

Thanks guys. Now I don't plan on doing any overclocking or anything. Maybe as you said Rob, bumping up the base clock slightly at the most. Would i even necessarily benefit from the Windforces 3x fans. Id imagine that the EVGA would be able to keep itself pretty cool?

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

I will be running a Hyper 212 just as a helper. I'm sure the stock PSU would be fine. Also just an FYI, this will all be shoved into a CM Storm Stryker

EonW · Feb 19, 2014

Paperplate Mask :

Either EVGA or Gigabyte is fine (check the noise levels for each), but it is no good getting the heat away from the GPU if it can't then be expelled from the case, so check that the fans and airflow (not just amount but also direction) is sufficient. I have seen people put 4/5 fans in the case, but the airflow conflicts.

Paperplate Mask · Feb 19, 2014

Thanks for your help guys. And Ill make sure airflow does not conflict.

EonW · Feb 19, 2014

Glad to help. Enjoy the new card.

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