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Can't decide.. GTX 980.. GIGABYTE G1 vs. MSI GAMING 4G vs. ASUS Strix

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Which one would you get considering every pso/cons card has ?

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October 17, 2014 8:08:32 AM

Seriously, its so hard !

Idk about pros/cons.. maybe that I heard MSI has fan issues

Please help me, I would like to buy new 980 next week and personally... its very hard to decide, I love quiet and powerful graphic card with lots of potential for OC.

More about : decide gtx 980 gigabyte msi gaming asus strix

October 17, 2014 9:24:48 AM

I would say Strix or Twin Frozr. I'd prefer Strix as:
1, It's from Asus
2, The fans look cool
3, They probably have some custom-designed PCB
G1 cards are overpriced, so don't get them, unless you're willing to pay 100$ more than a Strix.
October 17, 2014 12:40:56 PM

Strix looks better as a matter of quality I guess, they supposedly have 10 phase controller, while MSI look like to have only 4 phase design (some discussion floating around) .. idk. this is hardest decision I had over graphic card like ever..
last I bought EVGA version of 780 it was no brainer to me .. but now ? Impossible to decide
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October 17, 2014 12:53:01 PM

Of the two, honestly, I wouldn't touch an MSI card as they have horrible QC with their mothebroards, who knows what's going on with their GPUs? I can't seem to find a Strix, but thsi would be another of my two or three choices:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($345.66 @ Newegg)
Total: $345.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 15:52 EDT-0400
October 17, 2014 12:57:56 PM

After researching a bit between those models I went with the GIGABYTE G1, because I like their design and on all charts I saw after being OC more it came on top by 5-10% in performance against the other models.
October 17, 2014 12:58:40 PM

but go with what you can afford and like the most!
October 17, 2014 1:02:17 PM

The G1 is overpriced, either the Strix or the ACX 2.0 would be my choice.
Actually, I just realised we were talking about 980s and not 970s. Here's the Strix:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $579.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 16:01 EDT-0400

The ACX 2.0:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($584.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $584.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 16:01 EDT-0400

Overpriced G1:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($636.13 @ Newegg)
Total: $636.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 16:02 EDT-0400
October 17, 2014 1:17:38 PM

I dont care about pricing.. I just want:
-980
-reliable (MSI seem to fall off here due to 4 phase controller ?)
-QUIET (Gigabyte falls off here due to 1600 rpm in idle.. ?)
-room for OC (Strix falls off here due to low power limit ?)

I do not have any real data from EVGA as they have just two reviews which none covers noise of the card..
October 17, 2014 1:18:39 PM

EVGA makes REALLY good cards, I'd get the ACX 2.0.
October 17, 2014 2:16:47 PM

it call comes down to you. Noise is not an issue with me. But EVGA has a superb customer service and warranty.
3 minutes ago

And their ACX 2.0 cooler is just awesome:) 
Looks good with just a hint of blue on the card, too.
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