GTX 770 or GTX 970? Thoughts?
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Konker
September 25, 2014 7:15:42 PM
Hello Good People of Toms Hardware,
I recently purchased an EVGA 770 Superclocked. This was before the 9xx series was released. Should I use the EVGA step up program to upgrade do the 970 card? I already talked with EVGA and both of the cards are the same price and it would cost me nothing to swap them out. What are people opinions on this?
Here are the 2 cards that I am talking about....
770 -http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-277...
970 - http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-097...
I recently purchased an EVGA 770 Superclocked. This was before the 9xx series was released. Should I use the EVGA step up program to upgrade do the 970 card? I already talked with EVGA and both of the cards are the same price and it would cost me nothing to swap them out. What are people opinions on this?
Here are the 2 cards that I am talking about....
770 -http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-277...
970 - http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-097...
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theillesthaitian
September 25, 2014 7:18:45 PM
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Konker
September 25, 2014 7:22:15 PM
The 970 is a great card, EVGA's cooler is misaligned however, meaning only 2 of the 3 heatpipes are making contact with the GPU die itself, rendering higher temps and more noise.
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/evga-geforce-gtx-970-a...
If you were to get a 970, get an MSI or ASUS model.
Since it comes at no cost to you to step up, if you can handle the noise go for it.
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/evga-geforce-gtx-970-a...
If you were to get a 970, get an MSI or ASUS model.
Since it comes at no cost to you to step up, if you can handle the noise go for it.
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Konker
September 25, 2014 7:47:22 PM
hmm... i'm not a big fan of noise. Other that a high pitch mosquito wine coming from my liquid cooled cpu cooler (which I am in the process of replacing), my computer is silent. I recently got a noctua fan to replace my radiator fan.
and according to this site ( http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html ), The 970 specs are so much better than the 770. I am kind of iffy on these benchmarks though, because I thought the 780 and the titan were still better cards than the 9xx series
and according to this site ( http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html ), The 970 specs are so much better than the 770. I am kind of iffy on these benchmarks though, because I thought the 780 and the titan were still better cards than the 9xx series
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HighEndGaming
September 25, 2014 7:51:42 PM
Definitely go with the MSI GTX 970 Gaming http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NN0GEXQ. You'd be crazy to get a 770 over the 970 unless the price was sub-$200.
The 970 performs better than the 780. The 770 is not even close.
The 970 performs better than the 780. The 770 is not even close.
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Konker
September 25, 2014 7:57:36 PM
HighEndGaming
September 25, 2014 7:59:55 PM
Konker
September 25, 2014 8:00:45 PM
Konker
September 25, 2014 8:11:48 PM
The ACX 2.0 havent been shipped in large numbers yet, there were some available but not many.
The 760 at launch at the same issue, 2/3 heatpipe contact. In this case, the maxwell architecture is better built, so the thermals are a bit more manageable, so the card can still run on the two heatpipes.
I would honestly go through the stepup program. Chances are you will get a card that will run mildly louder, but it will still kick more performance, and if it dosent, EVGA will likely return a 770 to you. Ask their customer support about that, if you arent satisfied with the card, can you step back down?
The 760 at launch at the same issue, 2/3 heatpipe contact. In this case, the maxwell architecture is better built, so the thermals are a bit more manageable, so the card can still run on the two heatpipes.
I would honestly go through the stepup program. Chances are you will get a card that will run mildly louder, but it will still kick more performance, and if it dosent, EVGA will likely return a 770 to you. Ask their customer support about that, if you arent satisfied with the card, can you step back down?
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Konker
September 25, 2014 9:12:44 PM
Gam3r01 said:
The ACX 2.0 havent been shipped in large numbers yet, there were some available but not many.The 760 at launch at the same issue, 2/3 heatpipe contact. In this case, the maxwell architecture is better built, so the thermals are a bit more manageable, so the card can still run on the two heatpipes.
I would honestly go through the stepup program. Chances are you will get a card that will run mildly louder, but it will still kick more performance, and if it dosent, EVGA will likely return a 770 to you. Ask their customer support about that, if you arent satisfied with the card, can you step back down?
hmm... I never thought about that. "evga's new step down program." XD I will have to ask them about that.
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Konker
September 25, 2014 10:09:41 PM
Brama612
September 25, 2014 10:30:54 PM
Konker said:
but is the acx 1.0 cooler even worth it even thought it doesn't work too good and it is very loud? they won't step me up to an acx 2.0 cooler.How much do u have to pay for this step-up?
Sounds like to me they are just trying to get rid of the messed up batch of rushed 1.0 coolers. Thats some shady shit. But none the less If the price is right I think even with the 1.0 cooler it will still be a better upgrade for you.
You could also try doing some shady shit back to them and saying there is some made up issue with it, and try getting them to give u one with a 2.0 acx cooler.
None the less after this I would recommend never buying another EVGA product. They can preach that good customer service bullshit all they want, but They released a rush product to meet a dealine they knew full well have issues and wasn't up to par and now they try to force it on to people to get rid of them.
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fcabanski
September 25, 2014 10:31:17 PM
if i have $240 i d get
MSI GTX 770 -$240
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5o...
if i have $330
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp40972k...
MSI GTX 770 -$240
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5o...
if i have $330
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp40972k...
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HighEndGaming
September 26, 2014 12:15:38 PM
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Konker
September 26, 2014 7:34:23 PM
yeah, according the benchmarks, it is an amazing card. My buddy from work just got his in the mail today. I'll see what his conclusion about the card once he test's it and I will get back to you guys.
and yes, the step up program has been around for a while. They may someday add a different model to step up to, but no time soon.
and yes, the step up program has been around for a while. They may someday add a different model to step up to, but no time soon.
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