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Hey guys I am building a computer and I can decide what Graphics card I should choose. Here are the direct links to the 4 I am looking at
1. Gigabyte Windforce OC 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn770...
2. Msi Twin Frozr 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5o...
3. Evga Acx Superclocked 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42774k...
4. Asus DirectCU II 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2o...
I have read a lot of reviews on this subject and most of them have answers saying there all really good but I want to know which one performs the best and is the coolest and quietest. Price is not a problem. Could you please tell me what card is the best or at least give me the top 2 out of the 4 cards. I am trying to build a perfect computer and I want to make sure I buy the best preforming parts. Thanks
1. Gigabyte Windforce OC 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn770...
2. Msi Twin Frozr 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5o...
3. Evga Acx Superclocked 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42774k...
4. Asus DirectCU II 2gb
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2o...
I have read a lot of reviews on this subject and most of them have answers saying there all really good but I want to know which one performs the best and is the coolest and quietest. Price is not a problem. Could you please tell me what card is the best or at least give me the top 2 out of the 4 cards. I am trying to build a perfect computer and I want to make sure I buy the best preforming parts. Thanks
17seconds said:
I really like the hybrid fans on the Asus DirectCU II. All other aftermarket coolers use the same type of axial fan that blows directly onto the GPU heatsink and forces the hot air to blow around inside the case. Asus uses a hybrid "CoolTech" fan that is part-axial and part-blower style, like those found on reference coolers. With Asus, at least there is an attempt to blow some of the hot exhaust outside the case through the rear vents.Quote:
"The “cooler” part of this equation is partially taken care of by one of ASUS’ new hybrid CoolTech fans which feature wide-angle, directional airflow characteristics which speed up heat dispersion from the heatsink. At this point you may be wondering why only a single CoolTech fan has been installed while the other uses a typical axial design. It may seem like an odd choice but the axial fan’s vertical airflow directionality will actually move hot towards the front-mounted CoolTech unit which will then push it out the backplate. The layout is actually quite brilliant since it can act as a quasi-blower style setup."
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-r...
Notice the two different fans.

This is what I like about my ASUS R9 280X DCUII. It's a beautiful design.
I really like the hybrid fans on the Asus DirectCU II. All other aftermarket coolers use the same type of axial fan that blows directly onto the GPU heatsink and forces the hot air to blow around inside the case. Asus uses a hybrid "CoolTech" fan that is part-axial and part-blower style, like those found on reference coolers. With Asus, at least there is an attempt to blow some of the hot exhaust outside the case through the rear vents.
Quote:
"The “cooler” part of this equation is partially taken care of by one of ASUS’ new hybrid CoolTech fans which feature wide-angle, directional airflow characteristics which speed up heat dispersion from the heatsink. At this point you may be wondering why only a single CoolTech fan has been installed while the other uses a typical axial design. It may seem like an odd choice but the axial fan’s vertical airflow directionality will actually move hot towards the front-mounted CoolTech unit which will then push it out the backplate. The layout is actually quite brilliant since it can act as a quasi-blower style setup."
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-r...
Notice the two different fans.
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Quote:
"The “cooler” part of this equation is partially taken care of by one of ASUS’ new hybrid CoolTech fans which feature wide-angle, directional airflow characteristics which speed up heat dispersion from the heatsink. At this point you may be wondering why only a single CoolTech fan has been installed while the other uses a typical axial design. It may seem like an odd choice but the axial fan’s vertical airflow directionality will actually move hot towards the front-mounted CoolTech unit which will then push it out the backplate. The layout is actually quite brilliant since it can act as a quasi-blower style setup."
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-r...
Notice the two different fans.

The ASUS GTX 770 DCUII http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D3F7CFK will give you the best cooling and performance. Both are my primary goals when buying a graphic card.
AimOnly Him
April 30, 2014 5:05:56 PM
i will prefer EVGA compared to anything brand for some reasons...
1. ASUS : always overpriced (due to the brand is well-known) while the cooler is as good as evga...
2. MSI : same as ASUS...
3. GIGABYTE : oh, yeah they have good cooler system (slighty better than EVGA)... BUT suffer a high power consumption...
sure trust me...
1. ASUS : always overpriced (due to the brand is well-known) while the cooler is as good as evga...
2. MSI : same as ASUS...
3. GIGABYTE : oh, yeah they have good cooler system (slighty better than EVGA)... BUT suffer a high power consumption...
sure trust me...
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konawolv
April 30, 2014 3:40:12 PM
Lyphn
April 25, 2014 8:42:46 PM
BradleyJames said:
i have heard that the gigabyte and msi have had problems with an unstable overclock.i wont buy anything but evga, but you cant go wrong with asus either
Asus cards right now are quite overpriced. On average Asus cost $20-30 more. All three are good brands. Asus does overclock lot more than MSI. But overclocking can't go wrong if you use MSI afterburner. Just use kombuster to stress your gpu and increase the memory and clock speed until that point where the display goes blank or see some artifacts and that will be the limit.
LucioSantella1
April 25, 2014 8:42:07 PM
BradleyJames
April 25, 2014 8:38:21 PM
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