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Hi folks,

Trying to decide which Gtx 570 to go for out of these 3:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1280mb-pny-gtx-570-40nm-3800mhz-gddr5-gpu-732mhz-shader-1464mhz-480-cores-dl-dvi-mhdmi

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1280mb-evga-gtx-570-hd-ds-40nm-3800mhz-gddr5-gpu-732mhz-shader-1464mhz-480-cores-dvi-dp-hdmi-plusfre

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1280mb-gigabyte-gtx-570-overclocked-40nm-3800mhz-gddr5-gpu-780mhz-shader-1560mhz-480-cores

I suppose its really between the EVGA and the Gigabyte. I know the Gigabyte is OC'd but the cooler on the EVGA looks fairly decent and would expect to get a decent OC with it, any info would be great though?

Also if anyone knows of any other versions or even any other card that would be better to spend my money on let me know provided its less than £200.
 

paddys09

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Thanks, kind of the answer I was hoping for. looks like a decent card. Another bonus for me is that it has a full sized HDMI port.

Havent been able to find any video reviews online for that cooler design. Anybody any idea of the temps?
 

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From reading from what others had regarding the EVGA version is that it runs a little less hot than the regular reference design (1 fan). If you also have a case with sufficient airflow and fans that move air good, then it's not a problem.

If heat is a concern for you, the Gigabyte's cooler design is good.
 

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Heat shouldnt be too much of an issue, Its going to be part of a new build in two stages.

Just going with storm enforcer, Asrock Extreme4, 2600k, tx850m.

Then next month aim to water cool the CPU and graphics. Going to mod the HD enclosure to fit a 200mm rad at the front.... a 240 at the top then a 120mm mounted flush externally at the back with scythe slip streams, also aim to get another 570. Do you reckon ill run into any problems getting a waterblock for this card as it isnt a reference design pcb?
 

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Yea I would usually go with msi but these days the 570 and 580 are pretty close price wise and unfortunately that price is out of my budget. Pretty much the same for Asus
 

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Yea just found the waterblocks for HD version. Think ill go for this card, seems to tick all the boxes for me.

Thanks for all the info guys, its been a real help.

Buying graphics cards is always a pain in the ass. Gonna order this up now. Cheers
 

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Ok havent bought anything yet, was very close though, was just about to. Im interested as to why its better? Not doubting anyone but at stock speeds benchmarks seem to favour the 570?
 

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I should probably elaborate... I understand that if I overclock the 480 i will get better performance.... but would i not get better performance again if I overclocked the 570?

Power consumption isn't really a massive concern to me and the price difference isn't that great considering I get borderlands 2 free (which I probably would have bought anyway) saving me £20 -£30. Less important factors are the full sized HDMI port and the general look of the cooler on that 570 even though ill be looking to get rid of it as quick as possible.
 

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id assume that hes talking about the 6770 or whatever it was in his description. but screw that, get nvidia. the physx more than makes up for the increased cost.
 

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just stay away from the GTX 480.....
if you have no choice then to be honest I'd take a GTX 560 Ti OC's or even a GTX 560-Ti 448 over the GTX 480.
(I run SLi N560GTX-Ti Hawks (TF III) for example).

that HOG of a GPU (GTX 480) just isn't for me.
I ran a N570GTX TF III as I upgraded that unit from SLi N460GTX Hawks had a chance for a GTX 480 and spent the extra dollar for the GTX 570.
and that unit now has settled with a GTX 580 SOC (EVGA).
 

verbalizer

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Not a massive difference though...

Even the 580 pulls the same wattage if that supid throttling was taken away from it.. (Nvidia trying to make a more efficient card)
overclocking can put all those cards in the same range.....
of course one will be better than the other but all can go.