Which Gtx 670?

[reshasha]

GTX 670: Gigabyte N670OC-2GD

or

Evga gtx 670 ftw


EVGA has a higher clock but ive heard this gigabyte has better cooling. Also heard the FTW edition is having someissues here and there likt he SC version it replaced.

 

[mocchan]

I would prefer the Gigabyte version due to its better cooling it'll be quieter as well.

 

[reshasha]

Ive bought EVGA for since for 4 years, now that they did away with lifetime warranty I was gonan try a new brand. I am not familiar with the gigabyte version. Is the name as good in quality?

 

[mocchan]

Ive bought EVGA for since for 4 years, now that they did away with lifetime warranty I was gonan try a new brand. I am not familiar with the gigabyte version. Is the name as good in quality?

Gigabyte is a decent company from personal experience, I've never had any problems with them. Though given the option, I would definitely prefer something from ASUS or MSI :lol: . Again, just a personal preference.

 

[killerhurtalot]

Uh........... GTX 670 FTW without a doubt.....

GTX 670 FTW uses the GTX 680 board... which more than makes up for a slightly worse cooling solution...

 

[reshasha]

even with the problems the ftw's are having in the second batch?

 

[killerhurtalot]

even with the problems the ftw's are having in the second batch?

Thought that was the SC+ and not FTW. Haven't had any problems with mine so far...

 

[hellfire24]

my vote goes to MSi lightning or power oc edition,asus dcii top and gigabyte windforce x3.

 

[reshasha]

Thanks for the advice Ill look at all the models. Im trying to stay around the 399 mark

 

[selayan]

MSI makes good cards and they are pretty good too, the OC edition of the 670 from MSI is pretty big but it stays cooler. I myself am torn between which 670 to get or the 7950 since the price drops on them. Newegg has a coupon code for the VisionTek 7970 that brings it down to $360.

 

[hellfire24]

check this out-
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_670_Direct_Cu_II/33.html
@OP,i hope you are convinced

 

[reshasha]

hmmm scattered reviews on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-GTX-670-DC2-2GD5-GTX670-DC2-2GD5/product-reviews/B0081IFO2C/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

 

[hellfire24]

most of the newegg and amazon reviews are useless.in most of the cases,people make mistakes and blame the product.it's always better to checkout reviews from expert review sites.

 

[sherlockwing]

I am debating between MSI N670PE/OC & EVGA GTX 670FTW as well.

On the one hand PE have a better Stock clock(worse boost block on paper but I read review where it auto boost into the 1.1-1.2 Ghz range on its own which surpasses FTW) and is custom fan cooled(heats up mobo but keep itself cool, need open air case), on the other hand EVGA have better boost clock, is $5 cheaper(plus don't have to worry about the rebate), and backed up by EVGA's customer service system + the Step up program+ Blower cooled(you can set up fans to help it cool/don't dirupt positive air flow design).

If there is a review where they went head to head it would be easier to decide but so far I haven't found one, popularity wise I see EVGA outselling MSI by a mile. I am not that interested with the Gigabyte as their stock clock is below Ghz.

 

[selayan]

Those are known to be the best right now, EVGA FTW, ASUS TOP, and MSI. Although the Gigabyte model is also nice too. EVGA customer service is good but looks like ASUS is keeping up on that too. Tough choice..I will have to also go with whatever fits in my case. I wouldn't want to spend more than 399 but if ASUS is $419 I would probably spend the extra 60 and get the 680 :/

 

[hellfire24]

for me it's like this
#1-Asus DCII TOP 670
reason-
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_670_Direct_Cu_II/33.html
#2-MSi power OC edition 670
reason-
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_670_Power_Edition/33.html
#3-Gigabyte windforce x3 670
reason-
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-670-test-review,3217-16.html

 

[sherlockwing]

Those are known to be the best right now, EVGA FTW, ASUS TOP, and MSI. Although the Gigabyte model is also nice too. EVGA customer service is good but looks like ASUS is keeping up on that too. Tough choice..I will have to also go with whatever fits in my case. I wouldn't want to spend more than 399 but if ASUS is $419 I would probably spend the extra 60 and get the 680 :/

This is what you get when you serach for ASUS DC2T on newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006650&isNodeId=1&Description=ASUS+DC2T&x=0&y=0

The 670 DC2T(top) have been sold out a long time ago as they were the best of the best GTX670 chips hand picked by ASUS, which is why they out-perform over cards in tests. When you serach ASUS GTX 670 now this is what you get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121637 Notice it is DC2, no T(for top), the DC2T model is no longer avliable and ASUS shown no intention to restock at all.

Regarding what fits you case: FTW is the shortest of the three at 10" flat and will fit in the some of tightest of cases even with the HDD cage attached(10.8"), MSI is 10.5", ASUS DC2 is 10.7". All of them will do fine if your mid tower case have a removable HDD and most Full tower have more than 12" avaliable for the GPU.

 

[hellfire24]

evga ftw has 680 pcb and faster clock rates but reference cooler is simply not good enough to compete with custom heatsinks.

 

[sherlockwing]

evga ftw has 680 pcb and faster clock rates but reference cooler is simply not good enough to compete with custom heatsinks.

So according to your list I should rob someone for their DC2T(sold out everywhere with no sign of restocking) over buying a MSI N670PE/OC?

 

[hellfire24]

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/39917-asus-geforce-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-2gb/?page=9

 

[selayan]

This is what you get when you serach for ASUS DC2T on newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006650&isNodeId=1&Description=ASUS+DC2T&x=0&y=0

The 670 DC2T(top) have been sold out a long time ago as they were the best of the best GTX670 chips hand picked by ASUS, which is why they out-perform over cards in tests. When you serach ASUS GTX 670 now this is what you get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121637 Notice it is DC2, no T(for top), the DC2T model is no longer avliable and ASUS shown no intention to restock at all.

Regarding what fits you case: FTW is the shortest of the three at 10" flat and will fit in the some of tightest of cases even with the HDD cage attached(10.8"), MSI is 10.5", ASUS DC2 is 10.7". All of them will do fine if your mid tower case have a removable HDD and most Full tower have more than 12" avaliable for the GPU.

My case is roswell Challenger and according to Tom's review of it, they fit a gtx 280 in there I believe that was 10.5 inches. So the TOP model if I could find one would squeeze in. Case metrics says cards up to 11 and 3/8" but HD cage is non removable I believe.

 

[hellfire24]

So according to your list I should rob someone for their DC2T(sold out everywhere with no sign of restocking) over buying a MSI N670PE/OC?

oh crap! sorry brother i didn't know that it's out of stock
MSi power oc edition is the way to go.

 

[sherlockwing]

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/39917-asus-geforce-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-2gb/?page=9

and How can I buy that card brand new at a reasonable price? Oh wait, I can't.

Edit: Yeah I knew Top is the best of the best and would buy it if it is available. But unfortunately it seems like I will settle for PE/OC

 

[selayan]

You mean this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

This should fit my case but the price..hmm thinking 680 now lol

 

[sherlockwing]

You mean this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

This should fit my case but the price..hmm thinking 680 now lol

670-> 680 is not worth the extra $100+ you pay, the performance boost(10-15% max, is not proportional to the 25% extra you pay in dollars), If you have the extra money to burn I'd save it for a 670 SLI.

Plus the Price ($429.99) comes with a $25 rebate card, so in reality you are only spending $404.99 or $5 more than the 399.99 FTW or Windforce(both are still good buys imo).