The EVGA version of the GTX 670 uses the reference design - the design that nvidia themselves created for reference purposes for their card (nvidia makes the GPU, not the actual card).

Many companies offer non-reference cooling solutions, like Gigabyte, ASUS and MSI (with their Power Edition) does for the GTX 670.

Since the reference design for the GTX 670 is not nearly as good as one of the non-reference designs, you really want one of them. It's priced the same as well.

With a non-reference GTX 670 the card will make less noise, be cooler -> overclock better, sometimes it's also pre-overclocked when you get it, and it's just overall better.

I have the EVGA 670 myself, and I am convinced there are better options out there.

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Feriscool

August 31, 2012 11:48:36 PM

Thanks for helping.

Anyone else with feedback?

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bctande1

August 31, 2012 11:51:47 PM

Give me a sec, lemme try !

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hellfire24

August 31, 2012 11:58:43 PM

if it's for gaming and other general works then 3570k>3770k.

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bctande1

September 1, 2012 12:02:17 AM

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VW246H 24.0" Monitor ($183.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($90.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $1708.72
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-31 20:01 EDT-0400)

I messed around a bit and got you a bigger SSD !

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bctande1

September 1, 2012 12:03:31 AM

hellfire24 said:

if it's for gaming and other general works then 3570k>3770k.

i agree. Gaming won't need a 3770k

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Feriscool

September 1, 2012 12:40:19 AM

Alright, I've taken everything into consideration and have ordered the parts off NewEgg! Wish me luck, I'm nervous.

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hellfire24

September 1, 2012 12:45:15 AM

don't worry,it's gonna be great.if you any problems,post on toms

good luck

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bctande1

September 1, 2012 1:02:09 AM

Just a reminder, choose a best answer.

Its been good helping you !

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Feriscool

September 1, 2012 1:03:04 AM

Best answer selected by Feriscool.

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mark4685

September 1, 2012 2:55:08 AM

I'm not sure if you were planning on getting DDR3 1333 but I would definitely get DDR3 1600. The price should be close to the same, but better performance.

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nafoni

September 1, 2012 9:57:03 AM

Not a huge loss, but get 1600MHz RAM if you haven't ordered/can return it easily.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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