What's better for gaming? Gigabyte gtx 970 g1 or MSI Twin Frozr gtx 970

Ofir Samina · Jun 29, 2015

I am about to buy one of them and I want to know whats of those both better for gaming.
I am not going to do overclocking.

Gam3r01 · Jun 29, 2015

http://www.overclock.net/t/1516121/gtx-970-comparison-strix-vs-msi-gaming-vs-gigabyte-g1

turbopixel · Jun 29, 2015

This was asked so many times:

Best Gtx 970 Msi Gtx 970 Gaming 4G or Gigabyte G1 Gtx 970 Windforce Edition?? [Solved] - Gtx - Graphics Cards
> http://is.gd/dqQV0p
> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2633633/gtx-970-msi-gaming-gigabyte-gaming.html
> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2680284/gigabyte-msi-gtx-970.html
> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2633633/gtx-970-msi-gaming-gigabyte-gaming.html

> http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/224917-gtx-970-comparison-strix-vs-msi-gaming-vs-gigabyte-g1/
> http://wccftech.com/article/complete-maxwell-roundup-geforce-gtx-980-gtx-970-aib-variants-compared/

I would (and did) take the MSI GTX 970 Gaming G4. On low load, the fans don't spin and that means dead silent.

Gam3r01 · Jun 29, 2015

Its asked almost as much as 960 vs 280.
That aside, I personally recommend the MSI model. Much quieter, and its a solid card and OCer.

Ofir Samina · Jun 29, 2015

turbopixel :

This was asked so many times:

Best Gtx 970 Msi Gtx 970 Gaming 4G or Gigabyte G1 Gtx 970 Windforce Edition?? [Solved] - Gtx - Graphics Cards
> http://is.gd/dqQV0p
> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2633633/gtx-970-msi-gaming-gigabyte-gaming.html
> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2680284/gigabyte-msi-gtx-970.html
> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2633633/gtx-970-msi-gaming-gigabyte-gaming.html

> http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/224917-gtx-970-comparison-strix-vs-msi-gaming-vs-gigabyte-g1/
> http://wccftech.com/article/complete-maxwell-roundup-geforce-gtx-980-gtx-970-aib-variants-compared/

I would (and did) take the MSI GTX 970 Gaming G4. On low load, the fans don't spin and that means dead silent.

Let me understand somthing, MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G = msi twin frozr gtx 970?

Gam3r01 · Jun 29, 2015

Yes, the MSI Gaming uses the Twin Frozr V cooler.

Ofir Samina · Jun 29, 2015

turbopixel :

I saw that you wrote somewhere that the msi g4 have coil whine issue I didnt understand what it is and, if it is happens to all,
if it is happens how may I fix it.

Ofir Samina · Jun 29, 2015

Gam3r01 :

Maybe can you answer the question I asked the other guy?

Gam3r01 · Jun 29, 2015

All cards can fall victim to coil whine, however MSI is quality so its rare.
If there is some on your card, you can always RMA it.

The card also run in passive mode, and has good enough temps to run with low fan speeds. I wouldnt be worried.

Ofir Samina · Jun 29, 2015

Gam3r01 :

So finally what could you recommend me to buy?

kellemdros · Jun 29, 2015

The g1 gaming is the best one in OC. That said, the MSI is quieter (fans turn off under 60 C)

Gam3r01 · Jun 29, 2015

The G1 gaming is the "best" on paper, however it has been known to fall to more issues compared to other brands after purchase.
I personally recommend the MSI Gaming, as its a bit shorter, runs quieter, and retains high quality.

Bossyfins · Jun 29, 2015

I agree with Gam3r here. MSI wins over the Gigabyte G1.

Ofir Samina · Jun 29, 2015

Do you say I will able to get better performance with MSI (fps)?
Sorry for my question I want to be sure in my decision.

kellemdros · Jun 29, 2015

They said on paper the g1 gaming is better but, the MSI they thinks its more reliable (personally I ordered today a g1 gaming)

(We are talking within a 1-2% difference).
The g1 its better to OC.

turbopixel · Jun 30, 2015

Sorry for beeing late in reply. You asked about coil whine. I have read a lot about MSI's 970 G4 having a high chance of an issue with it. Mine is affected too, but I can hear it only using onboard sound through speakers and only if I lowe a little ingame sound. Problem solved by using a dedicated sound card. Also I think quality of psu and mainboard can affect the coil whine too.

I did not research for other brands coil whine issue, so I don't know if MSI have a bigger problem then others. I still recommend the MSI, a the performance difference between cards is low as 1-2 fps in almost all benchmarks.

Bossyfins · Jun 30, 2015

onboard audio is dependent on the MOBOS audio quality. How well the audio pcb and the main PCB is a major issue why onboard audio is terrible for some motherboards. I am not sure Coil whine is combined with your mobo,

turbopixel · Jun 30, 2015

My board is not bad or old, its the Gigabyte H87-D3H. The onboard sound sounds crystal clear and good. It even sounds better than my sound blaster x-fi. In low fps (under 100 fps) there is no coil whine.

I didn't want to discuss the quality of mine board, just pointing out a solution if someone else is reading this message and have coil whine.

What's better for gaming? Gigabyte gtx 970 g1 or MSI Twin Frozr gtx 970

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