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Gigabyte G1 980TI - Coil Whine?

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So...ordering my 980TI this morning. I think I am going to go with the MSI 980TI as it has awesome reviews. However, the other card I am interested in is the Gigabyte card - but holy cow I can't believe how many people complain about coil whine with this card. I am kind of scared to buy one as I have seen a lot of people RMA 2-3 of these cards.

 

Should I just stick with the MSI?

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My MSI 980 Ti had a little whine - however I do sit next to my case and could only hear it if I put my head next to the side panel.

It will vary from card to card - but a small amount is inevitable in actual usage. I'd say just get whatever card you want, but from a retailer like Amazon with a good returns policy incase it does whine too annoyingly.

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I still feel inclined to go with the MSI - it should looks awesome with my MSI Z170 M7 Motherboard too ;p

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I prefer EVGA, I've never had any issues. Also their customer service is next to none!

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I do like EVGA too buy the MSI card will lake way cooler in my build - I don't want this to turn into a brand war haha

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Welp I just bought the MSI 980TI - yeaaa buddyyy

 

Good god that was a lot of money - I feel terrible about myself now - you guys buying two of those suckers must work on Wallstreet!

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I like the msi ones

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Coil whine can affect any brand,so go for the card you like.

But they're most common on g1 basing on complaints.

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