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I would go with EVGA for warranty reasons. Had to deal with them recently, and it went as smooth as a baby's butt. (Wait, what..?)

 

As a note, though. My 970 FTW replacement coil whined like a bitch out of the box. But overclocking it some fixed that issue. But I'm sure that every GTX 970 will be slightly different.

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Hello i'm currently looking at a 3 different cards right now and would like some advice to which you think is the best.

 

(340$) Evga 970 FTW 04G-P4-2978-KR

 

(338$) Asus 970 Strix STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC

 

(325$) Gigabyte 970 Windforce GV-N970WF3OC-4GD

 

FTW is the fastest in terms of stock clock, but i'm hesitant since its not the +PLUS version which has a much better pcb/cooler design. FTW+ version is 400$+ for me since tales tax and don't want to spend that much.

 

 

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What about the GigaByte G1 Gaming? To be honest, you could get either one and your FPS would stay relatively the same. Maybe change about 5FPS at the most between any of the card. So I would just go with the one that overclocks the best, is the most reliable, and looks the best. In my opinion that would be the G1 Gaming. I love mine and have never had a single issue with it.

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If it fits in your case the g1. I picked up a stix970 because o plan on sli and the second card wouldn't fit.

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The Gigabyte Windforce. If you can, stretch for the G1.

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Anything but the Strix is good. That thing can't overclock worth shit.

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Hello i'm currently looking at a 3 different cards right now and would like some advice to which you think is the best.

 

(340$) Evga 970 FTW 04G-P4-2978-KR

 

(338$) Asus 970 Strix STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC

 

(325$) Gigabyte 970 Windforce GV-N970WF3OC-4GD

 

FTW is the fastest in terms of stock clock, but i'm hesitant since its not the +PLUS version which has a much better pcb/cooler design. FTW+ version is 400$+ for me since tales tax and don't want to spend that much.

 

 

G1 Gaming is the best imo, definitely worth the extra cost.

 

The windforce is pretty good too.

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Nonononono the Strix sux dix

thanks for your glorious comment on how the asus strix is clearly an inferior card, please ellaborate with some bullet points.

(but really, i'm interested in your opinion, i can only say i have it, and i like it so far)

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This calls for a poll!

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Why everyone hatin' on the STRIX? Just because it doesn't overclock well or some bullshit like that? Go buy a factory overclocked card if you want better performance xD

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thanks for your glorious comment on how the asus strix is clearly an inferior card, please ellaborate with some bullet points.

(but really, i'm interested in your opinion, i can only say i have it, and i like it so far)

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Hello i'm currently looking at a 3 different cards right now and would like some advice to which you think is the best.

 

(340$) Evga 970 FTW 04G-P4-2978-KR

 

(338$) Asus 970 Strix STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC

 

(325$) Gigabyte 970 Windforce GV-N970WF3OC-4GD

 

FTW is the fastest in terms of stock clock, but i'm hesitant since its not the +PLUS version which has a much better pcb/cooler design. FTW+ version is 400$+ for me since tales tax and don't want to spend that much.

 

evga if you want to eventually water cool

 

asus for cheaper than the rest

 

and windforce for overclocking with an air cooler

 

just what i have learned also apparently evga has best warranty system

 

Edit buy g1 gaming if buying gigabyte

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why? Mine's great.

 

 

thanks for your glorious comment on how the asus strix is clearly an inferior card, please ellaborate with some bullet points.

(but really, i'm interested in your opinion, i can only say i have it, and i like it so far)

 

-Coil Whine seems most dominant on the Strix

-Overclocks like ASS

-Cooler is probably one of the worst

-Ugly af

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The Windforce has the best cooling so its a good option, so if you can't afford the G1 Gaming go for it. Though I will warn you that people who say the fans are silent haven't had them above 50% fan speed. Even at 34% I can just hear them over the other components in my case (the stock fan on the Seidon 120V is far from silent).

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Cheapest i can find gigabyte G1 for is 375$, think 35$ more is worth it over a evga ftw? evga comes with witcher 3/ batman and g1 doesn't

 

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Yep, its the Gigabyte support that does. (Good cards, shitty RMA procedures and support).

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-Coil Whine seems most dominant on the Strix

-Overclocks like ASS

-Cooler is probably one of the worst

-Ugly af

-@Majestic I think he can help me

my strix is dead quiet

some people dont overclock

i havent encountered any thermal issues

aesthetics are preference.

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