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  • Gigabyte
  • Geforce
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August 9, 2014 7:40:15 AM

Hey guys Im debating on which of these two graphics cards i should get

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE

or the

EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX

Heres my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sniperico/saved/KwzhP6

Any reasons i should choose one over the other?

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a b U Graphics card
August 9, 2014 7:51:50 AM

Going strictly by the technical specifications, the Gigabyte card is superior to the EVGA model in every way. Unless EVGA's custom cooler is somehow superior to Gigabyte's custom cooler then there really is no contest.

I'd choose the Gigabyte Card.
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August 9, 2014 7:52:24 AM

I say EVGA. The ACX cooler is great, and EVGA is a good brand, they have one of the best customer support out there, and their RMA is top class. Just in case if your card goes bad, EVGA will be there for you.
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August 9, 2014 7:52:30 AM

you'll be getting almost identical performance, get the higher clock speed card, or whichever is better looking
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August 9, 2014 7:55:01 AM

How do the two do on noise? Do the three fans of the Windforce make a big difference in the noise?
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August 9, 2014 7:55:36 AM
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August 9, 2014 8:03:47 AM

Ethan Thomas said:
How do the two do on noise? Do the three fans of the Windforce make a big difference in the noise?


The ACX cooler will be quieter. Even thou Gigabyte's windforce cooler has 3 fans, they are smaller fans, the ACX cooler has 2 big fans.

Big fans = They don't have to spin fast to bring air, and bring more air over all. = low noise.

Small fans = they have to spin faster to bring in more air. = More noise.

My EVGA gtx 770 SC is quiet, and even thou the temps go up to 70-80, the card doesn't make a lot of noise.
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