Which GPU to upgrade to? GTX 670 vs 680 vs 770?

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Hi guys,
I'm going to upgrade my GTX 580. I have some options locally used, wondering what your opinion on the best upgrade would be.

EVGA GTX 670 FTW 2Gb - $80
EVGA GTX 680 2GB - $100
EVGA GTX 770 4GB -$120

My Micro ATX case doesn't have great airflow and my GTX 580 runs too hot for my liking. Would like something that runs cooler. I can also sell my GTX 580 for about $90 bucks so this upgrade won't be a huge outlay for me.

Out of the 3 options, which is the best option for an upgrade? Keep in mind the difference in prices please.
 
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This is a blower design, the card is cased with a single fan and exhaust out the case slot
EVGA-GTX-770-SC.jpg


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770 would be the better choice for an upgrade since its a little quicker then the 680 but uses more power.

As for temps, the 770's idle temp is lower but under load all three you listed and the GTX580 can all get just as hot.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6994/nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-review/16

Where are you looking at buying from because those will be next to impossible finding new unless amazon then you're looking at inflated prices because of limited stock. Second hand is almost the price of a new GTX1060

Suggestion to deal with heat is to get a blower design card where the heat is exhausted instead of dumping inside the case.

 
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Between the 680 and 770, if they have the same cooler, I'd take the 680 for less money, since they are pretty much the exact same card, only the 770 has higher clocks. You can make up that difference with an OC. Otherwise, I'd take one with a good cooler over the reference blower style.
 
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Reason i suggested blower was due to the case not having the best air flow and a reason for the upgrade. Unless you meant better aftermarket of same style fan configuration to prevent much of the hot air escaping inside the case.
 
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