NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 vs. EVGA Geforce GTX 770

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Let me begin by saying this: I know that the ACX cooling version is better, but I just love the look of the reference version of the card, with the green lettering and everything. Now, on to my dilemma.

As stated before, I want to buy the reference version of the GTX 770. My question is: is there any major differences between the NVIDIA and the EVGA version of the card? I know that there is a base clock speed difference between the two cards, but the EVGA version has .03GHz more, yet the price currently stands at $417.27 USD. The NVIDIA version, which has a clock speed of 1.05GHz has a current price of $379.99 USD. My point is: should I go with one card over the other, based on any differences other than the one previously listed?

Here's the links to the two cards:
NVIDIA - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nvidia-video-card-900120052500000
EVGA - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43771kr
 
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The price difference being that big, maybe you should go with the reference version. The cooling might be the biggest plus of the other versions... Though you can always get an aftermarket cooler for it later if needed.

So my opinion: Reference one.
 
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Links aren't working. 2nd I can see that its an evga superclocked. But nothing is coming up for the first

But nVidia make all the GPUs themselves and offer a standard (or 'reference') PCB. EVGA is one of nVidia's 'partners' that use the nidia GPU and soemtimes the reference PCB and usually initially nVidia's reference cooler as well.

The nVidia card will be stock standard. The EVGA card will be 'customised' further.

There are other 770's. Have a look at reviews eg - http://www.anandtech.com/show/7392/the-geforce-gtx-770-roundup-evga-gigabyte-and-msi-compared
 
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They appear to use the same cooler. Since the cards will automatically overclock themselves, the limiting factor in performance will end up being heat. Regardless of the base clock, on load, the cards should perform identically.

Personally, I have not been recommending the GTX 770 to anyone. I feel that even though it slots between the GTX 670/760 and GTX 780 in terms of price, it is far closer to the GTX 670 in performance than the GTX 780 and does not warrant the price. However, if you can get a reasonable deal on it and you like what the card offers, by all means go for it.
 
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EVGA is the partner company of NVIDIA they are like brothers, NVIDIA and EVGA work close to create their own special line up of cards that no other manufacturer makes, with the reference design it does not matter as all companies that make the reference deign have the same exact card and the only difference is customer support and warranty. If you were to get a reference design go look at PNY they have a lifetime warranty and what i have found they are the cheapest and because you want the reference model it will be the same as all other cards.
 
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I have and MSI 770, with an almost reference cooler, sadly no lights or aluminum casing. But it is the same style blower fan and it stays very cool. hottest I have seen it under full load is 55c. And it performs extremely well in games at 1080p. That being said go for the looks you want.
 
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