Sapphire R9 270x 2GB OC Vs Gigabyte R9 270x 2GB OC ? Help

extreametech

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Hey Guys

So I have decided to go with a 2GB Vs 4GB R9 270x because I don't need the extra VRAM due to the fact im not running a 4K set up nor a triple or quad screen set up.

The question is what card do I get ? The Gigabyte R9 270x OC 2GB or the Sapphire R9 270x OC 2GB The only difference performance wise it the Sapphire has a core speed of 1020MHz Vs the Gigabyte with 1050MHz from looking at the specs on the scan.co.uk website.

Thanks Drew
 
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The only difference between the cards is the cooling solution, imo the Gigabyte is better due to have a better cooler (my last 2 GPU's have been gigabyte windforce). The only thing is the Gigabyte cars is longer than the Sapphire so there may be space issues in smaller PC cases.

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The only difference between the cards is the cooling solution, imo the Gigabyte is better due to have a better cooler (my last 2 GPU's have been gigabyte windforce). The only thing is the Gigabyte cars is longer than the Sapphire so there may be space issues in smaller PC cases.
 
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extreametech

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Thanks, i just got a ruler and measured my case and it should clear the optical disk bays but if it comes too close I will try some like case modding