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Well that ones easy enough. The first model uses the ACX aftermarket cooler. The second uses a reference cooler. The aftermarket cooler on the first link will work better, and will also likely be quieter, but is an open fan design. It blows air into the case. This is not a problem if you have a decent number of case fans and good airflow.

 

The reference design cooler is a blower style. When it ramps up to max, it'll be louder. The advantage of blower style coolers is that it expels the hot air right out of the back of the computer. It does not increase internal case temps by much compared to the other one.

 

I'd recommend the first link.

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Hey all, I am building a PC and I don't know whats different between these two GPU's I know the fans are different but which one has better cooling? Here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMTGJIU/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0VYGS88B912QR119N88F&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200482&pf_rd_i=507846 and here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GFZMI3G/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d1_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=0VYGS88B912QR119N88F&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200482&pf_rd_i=507846 ! Thanks!

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The ACX has far better cooling.

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The first one you linked is faster, performs better, and has a better cooler on it.

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The second has the reference cooler design and the first has an aftermarket cooler from EVGA. I believe I'm correct in saying that the first one is much better.

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Well that ones easy enough. The first model uses the ACX aftermarket cooler. The second uses a reference cooler. The aftermarket cooler on the first link will work better, and will also likely be quieter, but is an open fan design. It blows air into the case. This is not a problem if you have a decent number of case fans and good airflow.

 

The reference design cooler is a blower style. When it ramps up to max, it'll be louder. The advantage of blower style coolers is that it expels the hot air right out of the back of the computer. It does not increase internal case temps by much compared to the other one.

 

I'd recommend the first link.

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The ACX cooler is better, and the card is clocked a bit higher so it will perform better as well.

 

However the reference card has many more waterblocks on the market for it. So if you are doing a custom loop it is easier to fit into your machine.

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Well that ones easy enough. The first model uses the ACX aftermarket cooler. The second uses a reference cooler. The aftermarket cooler on the first link will work better, and will also likely be quieter, but is an open fan design. It blows air into the case. This is not a problem if you have a decent number of case fans and good airflow.

 

The reference design cooler is a blower style. When it ramps up to max, it'll be louder. The advantage of blower style coolers is that it expels the hot air right out of the back of the computer. It does not increase internal case temps by much compared to the other one.

 

I'd recommend the first link.

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The EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked w/ACX Cooler has slightly better clock speeds, and will likely be a little bit cooler, but the difference won't be huge. But considering they are the same price I'd go with the ACX cooler version.

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The ACX cooler is better, and the card is clocked a bit higher so it will perform better as well.

 

However the reference card has many more waterblocks on the market for it. So if you are doing a custom loop it is easier to fit into your machine.

 

I agree. And it is quieter.

 

The second has the reference cooler design and the first has an aftermarket cooler from EVGA. I believe I'm correct in saying that the first one is much better.

 

The first one you linked is faster, performs better, and has a better cooler on it.

 

The ACX has far better cooling.

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The EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked w/ACX Cooler has slightly better clock speeds, and will likely be a little bit cooler, but the difference won't be huge. But considering they are the same price I'd go with the ACX cooler version.

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The first is better unless you are in a small form factor or have bad case airflow.

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