Which 780 ti should I buy?

Bellaflica · Mar 27, 2014

I've heard good things about MSI, EVGA and Asus, but I'm not sure which one is best for me and there are so many different options.

Here's my rig specs:
I7 4770k
Asus Hero
Ax 760 psu
1440p monitor

I've never built a computer and have never overclocked, but I would like to a few years or so down the line.

Thanks for any suggestions!

pyr0_m4n · Mar 27, 2014

My MSI card has a significant overclock on it yet I never get above 70C even at 60% fan speed. The Twin Frozr coolers are the best I've ever used and I don't use any other brand anymore.

woltej1 · Mar 27, 2014

all are great products and great quality. The MSI usually runs the highest stock clock speeds and asus usually runs the coolest. The evga falls inbetween depending on the model. I personally go with evga just for their quality and customer support.

Dblkk · Mar 27, 2014

msi lightning always runs the best. For a 780ti id go evga sc all day long.

Bellaflica · Mar 27, 2014

Thanks for your input.
The MSI one is just $660 after rebate, like $60 cheaper than the others. Seems like the best option to me. Is there anything worse about the MSI Gaming vs the others? Customer support or quality/cooling or anything?
And pyr0 what do you mean by "significant" overclock, those numbers are impressive but could you be more specific please?

dustinhunt78 · Mar 27, 2014

I am in agreement with what has been said. The two best (in my opinion) are the Asus and EVGA. You'll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't give respect to each of these companies and their products.

Dblkk · Mar 27, 2014

dustinhunt78 :

I agree, yet have to disagree. I have yet to find a person/user or a reviewer that hasnt used a msi lightning and not walked away impressed. Every review ive read of the latest cards always put the lightning well above the rest. And alot of times the lightning is the only card that allows more voltage for further overclocking.

That said, Ive always had/used/recomended Evga and have never been disapointed.

dustinhunt78 · Mar 27, 2014

Dblkk :

Truthfully and as you suggest, all 3 cards are a winner. I would most likely go with the least expensive since all 3 are great cards.

Dblkk · Mar 27, 2014

dustinhunt78 :

Dblkk :

Truthfully and as you suggest, all 3 cards are a winner. I would most likely go with the least expensive since all 3 are great cards.

Well true that. But in that case the lightning is never the winner then. because even at its best sale ive never ever seen it closer than $40 to its counterparts.

dustinhunt78 · Mar 27, 2014

I would omit it from consideration then. I assure you that you won't be unhappy with the Asus or EVGA. As stated above, they are VERY good cards.

sora · Mar 28, 2014

I'd personally go ASUS. Solid card and great customer support.

Bellaflica · Mar 28, 2014

The only thing that worries me about asus is the low factory overclock but I guess that doesn't really matter much?
I've heard about a new asus 780 ti coming out like the matrix platinum or something should I wait for this or just buy one available now

dustinhunt78 · Mar 28, 2014

The factory overclock pretty much means squat to me. LOL You can overclock it yourself.

dustinhunt78 · Mar 28, 2014

The factory overclock pretty much means squat to me. LOL You can overclock it yourself.

And in your shoes, I'd buy my GPU now. The performance change will be very minimal. It's not worth the wait.

Bellaflica · Mar 28, 2014

Haha alright thanks man it looks like I'll be going with the asus. But one last thing do you think an evga classified would be worth it for me or is it for more intense overclockers?

dustinhunt78 · Mar 28, 2014

Bellaflica :

I don't consider it to be just for overclockers. The GPU is simply a BEAST! LOL Here is a link to it from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Classified-Dual-Link-Graphics-04G-P4-3778-KR/dp/B00DBPU8B2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395981641&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+classified+graphics+card

It costs over 400.00. It SHOULD be a beast!

Bellaflica · Mar 28, 2014

Well I'm talking about the 780 ti here so add $350+ lol.

dustinhunt78 · Mar 28, 2014

Bellaflica :

Oh yeah. You're trying to compare apples to oranges there. There IS no comparison. It's just a landslide victory for the 780 ti LOL

Bellaflica · Mar 28, 2014

What XD?
I mean which is better asus 780 ti or evga classified 780 ti. Is classified good for newbie overclocker like me or is it more for pro overclockers?

dustinhunt78 · Mar 28, 2014

Bellaflica :

I don't really view a product as "good for experienced overclockers" or not good. Every overclock is basically the same procedure as the next, so one GPU won't be significantly easier or harder to overclock.

Which 780 ti should I buy?

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