Which GTX 670 model to get?

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I've been eyeing some GTX 670's and im not 100% sure what to get. I'm not using these cards to overclock, i intend on leaving them at stock speeds. These are cards I've been eyeing:

MSI:
1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

EVGA:
2) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130843
3) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130843


Can someone explain to me the difference in the of the EVGA cards? and why one costs more than the other? And can somebody reccomend some 670's that have good cooling. Please note that these cards have 2 6pin power connectors. I can only connect 2 6pin's, and they must be less than 10.5 inches long.
 
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Ignore soldier2013 - a 2GB 670 will be equally good on a 1080p, 60hz monitor. (The 680 is at best 5% faster than a 670; 2-3% faster after overclocking both.... that's not worth another $100. As for the matter of the VRAM, it doesn't make the card faster in any way - it will slow down a card if there's not enough to hold frames, but 2GB is MORE than enough (1GB is still enough) for 1080p, and adding more after that does nothing for performance.)

You're fine with that PSU, but the fact that you have no additional fans signals something to me: You want the normal FTW edition, NOT the signature 2 edition. The Sig2 has better cooling for the CARD, but it vents hot air back into the case - the normal FTW vents air out the back of the case...
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1 is 10.51 inches long, the other two are 9.5 and 10.0 inches long. The difference between the two cards is the cooling system, the more expensive one has better cooling.

I'd wait if I were you, Nvidia is coming out with their 780 next month. Look for price drops of their other stuff to follow.
 
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I would be all over that Asus TOP for its high factory overclock, cool temps, and really, really quiet fans,heavily modified PCB, with an efficient VRM design to produce low temperatures, improved voltage regulation circuitry, much better Chil controller , specially binned chip and voltage control and monitoring support that you won't find on most other non-reference cards.The thing a straight beast!If you prefer to spend less i would go for MSI's GTX 670 Power Edition uses the famous Twin Frozr IV cooler from the MSI Lightning and comes with a large clock speed boost out of the box, making its default clock speed even higher than GTX 680 stock clocks.That would be a solid choice for the price imo they currently are going for $389.99 a piece that doesn't look unreasonable, given the improved cooling and higher clocks but it's up to you. From techpowerup

Asus 670 TOP - 10.0 rating (only card ever to get a 10/0)
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_670_Direct_Cu_II/33.html


ASUS GTX 670 TOP = Silent.
MSI GTX 670 PE = Better Overclocking.

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/56546-msi-gtx-670-power-edition-oc-review-20.html (670 PE OC)

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/55270-asus-gtx-670-directcu-ii-top-review-20.html (ASUS 670 TOP OC)

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_geforce_gtx_670_directcu_ii_top_review,23.html (ASUS 670 TOP Overclocking)

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_670_power_edition_oc_review,24.html (MSI 670 PE Overclocking)

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_geforce_gtx_670_directcu_ii_top_review,9.html (ASUS 670 TOP Temperature)

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_670_power_edition_oc_review,9.html (MSI 670 PE Temperature)

Pick which you care more about. Nothing is Perfect between those 2 card. If you care more about silent, I would choose ASUS, but if you care more about Overclocking, I would go for 670 PE. Both are Excellent card.
 
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That's still in the rumour mill and the rumours haven't given it a number, at least not the ones that I've seen.
 
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The ASUS card yo ureccomended is too big for my case. input is still greatly appreciated!
 
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Do you think It'll effect the prices on the 670's though? I cant find a release date and id like this upgrade soon :??:
 
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Thanks for clearing that up, i currently have GTX 560 ti superclocked, how much do you think i can sell that for? it'll make getting my 670 a lot easier
 
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okay, so i got the card right, and im pretty sure my PSU can handle it, but just to be safe, can you tell me if the PSU can handlt the EVGA FTW S2 card:

ULTRA lsp 650w psu, 1 12V+ RAIL @ 38Amps. if it means anything i have an i5 2500k, 8 gigs @1600mhz (2x4sticks), 1 1TB HDD, and no additional fans.
 
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Ignore soldier2013 - a 2GB 670 will be equally good on a 1080p, 60hz monitor. (The 680 is at best 5% faster than a 670; 2-3% faster after overclocking both.... that's not worth another $100. As for the matter of the VRAM, it doesn't make the card faster in any way - it will slow down a card if there's not enough to hold frames, but 2GB is MORE than enough (1GB is still enough) for 1080p, and adding more after that does nothing for performance.)

You're fine with that PSU, but the fact that you have no additional fans signals something to me: You want the normal FTW edition, NOT the signature 2 edition. The Sig2 has better cooling for the CARD, but it vents hot air back into the case - the normal FTW vents air out the back of the case, which is better cooling for everything else if you don't have great airflow.
 
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I just built a new computer a month ago and I had roughly the same question as you. But I'm gonna give a lot of love to the Gigabyte gtx 670 I just bought.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423

I absolutely love it. It runs every game I own so far at or above 60 FPS. This includes Counter Strike: Global Offensive, May Payne 3, Red Orchestra II (which doesn't use too many resources but great game :p), Assassin's Creed III, Borderlands 2, Alan Wake, Left 4 Dead 2, and so on. It runs super cool and so far a month and a half later after build I'm still loving it.

It has a higher core and boost clock than the Asus's listed above, generally speaking. The Gigabyte however is a bit larger than the Asus's I think by an inch.
 
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I would get that but, it doesnt fit in my case(HAF912) without removing the HDD cage which are being used :/ looks like a sweet card. I've made a decision though. I'm going to be getting this card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130843
 
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I highly suggest that you go back and read what I wrote - you'll get better cooling overall in your setup if you get the cheaper card.
 
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Yea it is a large card. If you haven't bought the case already though and you're willing to spend a bit extra money for a full size case like I did. Take a look at the Corsair Carbide 400r or the 500r.

400r: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008

500r: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010

It's pretty much the same case but more up to date options and I think its layout is better. I winded up buying a Cooler Master Stryker as my final choice when Newegg had a crazy sale and rebate on it but the two above were two that I was considering to buy.

Whatever you choose though I think you're gonna have a great gaming machine!

Happy building and Gaming,
Fruhstuck
 
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