Pyrocide Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487079 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125682 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'd go EVGA, a bit cheaper, good customer service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
same2me Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 They're literally the same. They're both made by big name brands, have nice cooling fans, are well built, etc. I chose EVGA because I personally own their 770. However, my friend has a windforce (gigabyte) 770 and loves it just as much as I love mine. I'd say pick which ever is cheaper or goes better with your build color scheme. You can buy a 970 for $200 cheaper and it will run any game on max at 60+ fps. Hell, my 770 will run any game on max at 60+ and it isn't as good as the 970. You can use that $200 to buy whatever you wan't, you will eventually regret buying a 980, not kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrocide Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 They're literally the same. They're both made by big name brands, have nice cooling fans, are well built, etc. I chose EVGA because I personally own their 770. However, my friend has a windforce (gigabyte) 770 and loves it just as much as I love mine. I'd say pick which ever is cheaper or goes better with your build color scheme. You can buy a 970 for $200 cheaper and it will run any game on max at 60+ fps. Hell, my 770 will run any game on max at 60+ and it isn't as good as the 970. You can use that $200 to buy whatever you wan't, you will eventually regret buying a 980, not kidding. Although i tend to agree if money was the limitation Ive been given newegg credit for xmas and the only thing at this point I can upgrade is my card that will have a significant impact on gaming. Dont need any more (faster) ram, CPU is fine and over clocked. PSU is well above what i need, & plenty of storage + ssd(s). The case gets hot with dual 580s but going to a single cooler running card will aleviate that too. My CM quickfire rapid-i is on its way already. Theres nothing left to upgrade but my graphics card. At this point its just to have the extra mile future proof card. + even if i sell my 2 580s at 100$ a pop it makes up the difference in price from the 970 to 980. Win-win IMO. FYI, build color scheme is black on black with some more black. Both work behind a windowless black lian case. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakgrund Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 2x 970, more bang for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrocide Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 2x 970, more bang for your buck. Im done with SLI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakgrund Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Im done with SLI. Alright, well, in my opinion it's not worth buying a top of the line card as they aren't offering that much bang for your buck, but if you need a 980, i'd say an asus strix, just to get that semi passive cooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrocide Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 I looked at the strix but it didnt seem to do as well as the G1 or ACX in the cooling department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasuke200 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Alright, well, in my opinion it's not worth buying a top of the line card as they aren't offering that much bang for your buck, but if you need a 980, i'd say an asus strix, just to get that semi passive cooling. The reason why people buy a single and greater card is because in the future as new cards come out the price will drop and they can pick up another for SLI. Also the more gpus you have the more heat generated/watts needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrocide Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Ordered the EVGA. Thanks for the help, all. Can admin close please. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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