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Which GTX 970?

Suika
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Yea, I'm looking for a 970, preferably at the $330 mark. I want to be able to dismantle it and be able to paint major portions of it white, so I'm thinking of the EVGA SSC ACX, but I've heard plenty of good things about the Strix (and it being cheaper), I 'unno if I can paint it as well though is my concern.

 

Any major opinions? I might just grab the SSC ACX today but I could be totally avoiding a decent card so I want to ask.

 

Also don't come in with any R9 290X bullshit. I have a 650W PSU, SLI is in question, Crossfire is not.

if you have to insist you think for yourself, i'm not going to believe you.

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The SSC is a wonderful card, the one I recommend to everyone. I have two, and they overclock like crazy.

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I'd recommend the SSC 970 from EVGA.

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Yea, I'm looking for a 970, preferably at the $330 mark. I want to be able to dismantle it and be able to paint major portions of it white, so I'm thinking of the EVGA SSC ACX, but I've heard plenty of good things about the Strix (and it being cheaper), I 'unno if I can paint it as well though is my concern.

 

Any major opinions? I might just grab the SSC ACX today but I could be totally avoiding a decent card so I want to ask.

 

Also don't come in with any R9 290X bullshit. I have a 650W PSU, SLI is in question, Crossfire is not.

 

 

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-009-GX

 

White enough for you?

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That card looks hella dank, but the price tag deters me. As does availability (it's not even).

if you have to insist you think for yourself, i'm not going to believe you.

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SNIP

 

http://www.asus.com/us/Graphics_Cards/TURBOGTX970OC4GD5/

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