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So I'm going to be buying 2x 780s for my new build. I want to get a reference card, and wanted to ask everyone if there's any difference between each manufacturers (EVGA, Asus, Gigabyte etc)?

 

Should I just go with the cheapest?

 

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Fluffy

 

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With reference cards there's no difference bar warranty.

 

I'ld get aftermarket cards but, much much better cooling

I just love the look of the cooler on reference :(

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I assume you won't be watercooling them?

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I assume you won't be watercooling them?

Nope, pure air cooling (except AIO H100i for CPU)

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Yeah it's pretty awesome looking, but they can't compare to something like a DirectCU2 or windforce card by any means. 

How much would the estimated performance be do you think, on a card like windforce (that's the only aftermarket that would fit my color scheme)?

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Your looking at about 10 degrees cooler at the same overclocks and alot less fan noise.

Dang that does sound worth it... The windforce card comes OC, can I OC it further?

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Yeah of course, and because the temps are going to be lower you can bump up your voltages and push the OC alot harder before you hit any temp problems :)

I think you have just convinced me :) Thank you sir !

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