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http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_geforce_gtx_970_strix_review,26.html
Core Clock 1264MHz
Boost Clock: ~1443MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_970_gaming_review,26.html
Core Clock 1325 MHz
Boost Clock: ~1501 MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_970_g1_gaming_review,26.html
Core Clock 1328 MHz
Boost Clock: ~1516 MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz

Why the differences ?

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/2

On its custom PCB, ASUS places all eight Samsung memory chips on the front side, meaning that the backplate does not directly cool any of them. In fact, the chips are left without any...
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The strix does not run that much if any hotter than the other options. It actually runs so cool it often does not even need fan support.. That is the perk of these maxwell gpus, they draw little power. Efficiency often equates to cool temps. I am about to buy one personally, but I am torn between G1 Gaming, and the Zotac Extreme AMP! edition. The extreme has the best cooling setup out of them all, it is very large though. Good luck.
 
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http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_geforce_gtx_970_strix_review,26.html
Core Clock 1264MHz
Boost Clock: ~1443MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_970_gaming_review,26.html
Core Clock 1325 MHz
Boost Clock: ~1501 MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_970_g1_gaming_review,26.html
Core Clock 1328 MHz
Boost Clock: ~1516 MHz
Memory Clock: 8002 MHz

Why the differences ?

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/2

On its custom PCB, ASUS places all eight Samsung memory chips on the front side, meaning that the backplate does not directly cool any of them. In fact, the chips are left without any contact plate or heatsink touching them, relying solely on air from the fans to cool them.

We also find a 6-phase power delivery system for the GPU, a 50 percent upgrade from stock specifications. It also uses ASUS's DIGI+ VRM controller for precise, digital voltages, as well as high quality Super Alloy Power components for buzz-free choke operation, longer capacitor lifespan and MOSFETs with a 30 percent higher voltage threshold than standard. Sadly, the memory has not been granted the same treatment. It is fed by a single phase found at the other side of the PCB, and this one does not use any special components.

The MOSFETs of the DIGI+ power phases are cooled by a small heatsink, but the VRM controller and the MOSFETs for the memory power phase are left, like the memory chips, to fend for themselves without direct cooling
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http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/4

The power delivery is the best of any here; it's a 6+2 design. Further, MSI uses its own improved components for both the GPU and the memory power phases. The components are referred to as Military Class 4 since they meet MIL-STD-810G regulations. Specifically, we find Hi-c CAP and Solid CAP type capacitors and Super Ferrite Chokes, which are designed to provide higher stability, lifespan and efficiency.

A miniature heatsink takes care of cooling the main GPU MOSFETs near the rear I/O, while a metal contact plate equipped with thermal pads is used to cool three of the four front PCB memory chips as well as the remaining power circuitry including the memory MOSFETs and the VR controllers.
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I didn't bother with the EVGA SC as it's defective.... cooler misses 1/3 of the GPU.

If ya look over at OCN, they have a compendium of reviews as an OP and the reviews as well as forum users recommendations, there, here and elsewhere, the Gigabyte and MSI are "ruling the roost"..

http://www.overclock.net/t/1513723/various-nvidia-gtx-980-970-reviews

... Of the two, I'd guess about 55% favoring the Gigabyte and 45% for the MSI.....outright power and cooling conscious folks lean to Gigabyte and size conscious, quiet leaning folks and water coolers leaning MSI.
 
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