Stupid Question

[MzCatieB]

OK so work is finally giving me some over due payment and i want to upgrade my computer...

i got the entire system setup but im stuck between Stock and 3rd party coolers..

I plan on maybe upgrading to liquid cooling in the future but thats only a maybe

 

Should i get a stock Version of the GTX 980ti or get the Gigabyte G1 model instead and not worry about upgrading in the future?

 

to put it simple:

Get a model with upgrade potential now so i can expand to water cooling in the future

or

Get the G1 for good cooling already and not worry about liquid cooling down the line

[dragoon20005]

how about picking the EVGA 980Ti Classified or the Zotac AMP Extreme and don't bother with watercooling?

 

 

those GPUs are the best of the lot of 980Tis

[SPAS-ID]

if you planned to watercool in the next two years then yes, if it gonna be like 5 years then get G1

[Oshino Shinobu]

If there's not a huge difference in price, go with the G1. You still have the option of watercooling in the future, EK has a full cover block for the G1 model. (it's the same as the WF3 block, FYI)

[SPAS-ID]

how about picking the EVGA 980Ti Classified or the Zotac AMP Extreme and don't bother with watercooling?

 

 

those GPUs are the best of the lot of 980Tis

he want that watercooling aesthetic

[SPAS-ID]

If there's not a huge difference in price, go with the G1. You still have the option of watercooling in the future, EK has a full cover block for the G1 model. (it's the same as the WF3 block, FYI)

its only for 970

[MzCatieB]

Just a note, im getting 2 not one

[Leonard]

If you plan on doing a full loop, i would do the G1, EK has a block for it and if you are not then it is a toss up of who is cheaper when you purchase it.

[PlayStation 2]

Now if you're getting two of them, get something like the EVGA Classified 980 Ti.

[dragoon20005]

Just a note, im getting 2 not one

all the more reason to get Zotac or the EVGA

 

those in pairs will be a looker in the case

[MzCatieB]

all the more reason to get Zotac or the EVGA

 

those in pairs will be a looker in the case

 

Wont leave room for the Workstation card on the motherboard. 

and they wont fit the colour theme (Black and white)

i was originally looking at the MSI armour 2 but the g1 looks better at cooling + an extra DVI on the back is a +

[dragoon20005]

Wont leave room for the Workstation card on the motherboard. 

and they wont fit the colour theme (Black and white)

i was originally looking at the MSI armour 2 but the g1 looks better at cooling + an extra DVI on the back is a +

oh oh oh

 

G1 it is

[aneil1998]

I remember some GPU Manafactures putting on blocks on the GPU already, so they can be liquid cooled and air cooled. I think Linus did a video on the zotac arctic storm.

[dragoon20005]

I remember some GPU Manafactures putting on blocks on the GPU already, so they can be liquid cooled and air cooled. I think Linus did a video on the zotac arctic storm.

hybrid coolers

 

but they are bulky and thicker

[MzCatieB]

I remember some GPU Manafactures putting on blocks on the GPU already, so they can be liquid cooled and air cooled. I think Linus did a video on the zotac arctic storm.

i have looked in to them and they are a no go for me, i need long term usability cause of my work, and the hybrid cards are just bad at both

[MzCatieB]

Just a note im planning on getting the Nvidia Quadro M5000 around the time when im doing my upgrades

(will be doing a Custom case + New cooling + Quadro card) but thats a few months down the line

[Oshino Shinobu]

its only for 970

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc980-gtx-ti-wf3-nickel?SID=oc5k72fdj4q6agqp3d37pokok1

 

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc980-gtx-ti-wf3-acetal-nickel?SID=oc5k72fdj4q6agqp3d37pokok1

 

There are clear and black versions which both fit the 980Ti G1.

[SPAS-ID]

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc980-gtx-ti-wf3-nickel?SID=oc5k72fdj4q6agqp3d37pokok1

 

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc980-gtx-ti-wf3-acetal-nickel?SID=oc5k72fdj4q6agqp3d37pokok1

 

There are clear and black versions which both fit the 980Ti G1.

WF3 ? Windforce 3 = G1 ? i did not know that, ohh okay

[Oshino Shinobu]

WF3 ? Windforce 3 = G1 ? i did not know that, ohh okay

The PCB is the same, at least, for the main components it is, so they fit. 

[MzCatieB]

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc980-gtx-ti-wf3-nickel?SID=oc5k72fdj4q6agqp3d37pokok1

 

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-fc980-gtx-ti-wf3-acetal-nickel?SID=oc5k72fdj4q6agqp3d37pokok1

 

There are clear and black versions which both fit the 980Ti G1.

This actually helped win it over for me :3