780 Reference or Non-Reference?

Jhact-1385607 · Apr 1, 2014

I know that non-reference is better for me, since I have an NZXT Phantom with very good airflow, but I really like the stock cooler design. Especially the green led Geforce logo on the side. I was wondering if any non-reference card would out-perform the reference card by enough to be worth it to me?

zeph_yr · Apr 1, 2014

Non-reference cards usually have better cooling and therefore, are better for overclocking. But the reference design is still good for some small overclocks.

Spencer993 · Apr 1, 2014

Non-reference cards have slightly better cooling solutions, sometimes way better, but I personally love the reference design for the GTX 780. It's up to you- design or cooling?

paitjsu sadff · Apr 1, 2014

i also think the reference cooler is quite sexy with the lilluminated geforce logo and everything, but its performance is nowhere near the after market 2/3 fans coolers, i would go with unreference card, the twinfroz is very silent and runs very cool with it's big fans BTW...i love mine.
The only reason i would pick the reference one is if you have a small case that is not well ventilated as the blower fan on the reference design throw the heat away by a rear exaust instead of pushing heat into your case...if you have a gaming case with 2 fans+ then it's a go for OC cards...

Jhact-1385607 · Apr 1, 2014

Thanks for the help everyone! I'll go with a non-reference for now and perhaps SLI in the (hopefully far) future with a reference to get that logo!

paitjsu sadff · Apr 1, 2014

Jhact-1385607 :

Nice have fun with your new card!
you'll see, they are BEAST !!!! hehe

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