Best GTX 770?

steve32 · May 21, 2014

Looking to get my first graphics card, and i think i've decided on the GTX 770, I would like to know which is the best: MSI, EVGA, Asus or Gigabyte, I think I like the EVGA SC GTX 770 with acx cooler. Can you let me know your opinion or suggest another card around the £250/$300 mark? And will a 650W PSU be sufficient?

Also, completely unrelated, what is the best headset for around £30/$50? I quite like the Corsair HS30

Deleted member 1300495 · May 21, 2014

I would get a R9 280 or 280X as it will have the best performance per dollar. Or, if you are dead set on Nvidia, go with a MSI or Asus card, they have the best cooling for the price.

RobCrezz · May 21, 2014

I would get the 770 over the 280x personally. The EVGA cards with the ACX coolers are good, as are Asus (DCUII) and MSI(TFIII).

What PSU specifically? 650w is fine if the PSU is of good quality.

Joseph DeGarmo · May 21, 2014

The EVGA brand has the best cooling, warranty, and tech support. I'd recommend that one, especially one with an ACX cooler.

steve32 · May 21, 2014

RobCrezz :

Its a corsair CS650M

RobCrezz · May 21, 2014

steve32 :

Thats fine then, you are good to go.

ps. Dont bother with the 4gb versions unless you plan to SLI in the future, with a single card there isnt a performance benefit.

Eduello · May 21, 2014

steve32 :

Do you live in the UK? I'm asking because the AMD R9 cards are a lot cheaper than their Nvidia counterparts in the UK.

ka669 · May 21, 2014

I ve upgraded from a xfx 6950 xxx to a palit gtx770 jetstream and couldn't be more happier, the power draw is less on similar ati graphics something I would check carefully with your 650 PSU..mine is powered by a corsair TX750,.I think 650 should be enough..what are the rest of your specs? About headset not sure for that price range..but look around for some reviews. Don't expect miracles..

steve32 · May 21, 2014

Eduello :

Yes, however there isn't a big difference in price, maybe £20-£30, my friends use nvidia so i think i'll go for nvidia

RobCrezz · May 21, 2014

Eduello :

steve32 :

Do you live in the UK? I'm asking because the AMD R9 cards are a lot cheaper than their Nvidia counterparts in the UK.

Not really much, like £10-15 cheaper for a 280x than a 770.

Deleted member 1300495 · May 21, 2014

So you guys are saying that EVGA cooling is better than MSI or Asus cooling? Check out this thread, they both say Asus has better cooling: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/391150-33-which-better-evga-asus

steve32 · May 21, 2014

RobCrezz :

Eduello :

Not really much, like £10-15 cheaper for a 280x than a 770.

You can get an XFX 280x for £209 which is quite a good price!

steve32 · May 21, 2014

That EVGA GTX680 didn't have an ACX cooler but the Asus had directCU so it isn't a great comparison

photonboy · May 21, 2014

I've been recommending the ASUS GTX770 for quite some time.

It also has a backplate to prevent warping (can kill a card) and very high quality components.

Is the EVGA better?
If it is, not by much but I don't think so. The Asus GTX770 has some pretty glowing reviews including a 9.6/10 score here:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_770_Direct_Cu_II_OC/32.html

oxiide · May 21, 2014

RobCrezz :

Assuming GPU-Z isn't lying to me, my 4 GB GTX 770 uses up to 2080 MB in Battlefield 4 at max settings at 1080p. And that's a game out right now, to say nothing of games that will be released during the lifetime of the card. Plus, memory-intensive SSAA/Supersampling is starting to make something of a comeback in a lot of new PC games.

I'd steer people away from lesser GPUs with extra VRAM, but I think with the GTX 770 it starts to become more defensible—especially when you consider that all of its competitors carry 3 GB. Bear in mind I'm not saying 4 GB is necessary for mainstream gaming, but > 2 GB already seems to prove useful occasionally.

RobCrezz · May 21, 2014

oxiide :

Vram usage doesn't equal what is needed. In many games if more vram is available then it will take it and cache textures, thats not to say there is always a performance benefit by doing this. For the Extra cost of the 4gb versions you are often getting near the 780 which is much better.

Have a look at this comparing the 2gb 770 vs the 4gb 770, even at very high resolutions and multi screen

http://alienbabeltech.com/main/gtx-770-4gb-vs-2gb-tested/3/

steve32 · May 21, 2014

ka669 :

i have an i5 4670k and 8gb 1866mhz memory

steve32 · May 21, 2014

RobCrezz :

oxiide :

Vram usage doesn't equal what is needed. In many games if more vram is available then it will take it and cache textures, thats not to say there is always a performance benefit by doing this. For the Extra cost of the 4gb versions you are often getting near the 780 which is much better.

Have a look at this comparing the 2gb 770 vs the 4gb 770, even at very high resolutions and multi screen

http://alienbabeltech.com/main/gtx-770-4gb-vs-2gb-tested/3/

I dont know what i'll do in the future, i would likely buy a new card in the future rather than a second 770 in SLI

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