Is the MSI GTX 680 Best 680 model?

[denus3]

Hello , I want to upgrade my system (GPU,PSU,CASE) after Christmas. I want to play games likeBF3,Skyrim+ENB,METRO,Crysis3) at max settings on my single 1920x1080 Monitor.
I`m thinking about MSI GTX 680 Lightning, i need a card that combine`s Durability, performance and cooling. i`m don`t gona overclock the card just buy oc version, I gona upgrade my psu for Corsair GS-700W or enthusiast series and case for Cm storm trooper.
My current system have only 1 year and 3 months.
i7-2600 3.8 GHz (Turbo)
6GB 1333 MHZ
GT 440 3GB
460W PSU
Motherboard pegatron 2AB6 (gona upgrade it for next christmas)
CASE Normal
Sorry for my English!
Thanks!

 

[maestro0428]

The MSI 680gtx lightening is a great card. If you want to spend that sort of cash on your video card, I think you would be very happy with it.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

The 680 lightning is a waste of money... the price premium is because it's overengineered for the purpose of overclocking but Nvidia made them keep the card voltage locked.

Check prices again after Christmas but right now I'd be telling you to get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130797&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards

+1, Only because the voltage is locked. Also EVGA has a better RMA program IMO then MSI. I do not see a major decrease in 600 series cards this Xmas sadly.

 

[techbaddie]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130780&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards

This one is the same price and comes with a backplate

 

[proffet]

I'm happy with mine:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130780
EVGA GeForce GTX 680 SC Signature+ w/Backplate 2GB 256-bit GDDR5