GTX 970

[Thenethernerd]

Hello,

      so I have decided that I want to purchase a 970 for my computer, but after searching the internet for options, I realized there are many different versions and brands. I don't exactly have a budget, but smaller is always better I guess. Which version should I go for?

[ThatOneRussian]

a 390 sapphire is the best 970 imo 

[WaterproofBeanie]

Well, don't buy the 970. Buy a 390.

 

If you still want the 970, then buy an EVGA version for good performance and price.

[thatguyyouknow75]

if youre looking for a small form factor gigabyte makes an incredible itx 970 http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Overclocked-GDDR5-GV-N970IXOC-4GD/dp/B00OQUMGM0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447640480&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=zotac+gtx+970+itx

[Thenethernerd]

Why should I go for the 390 instead of the 970?

[ThatOneRussian]

Why should I go for the 390 instead of the 970?

its faster and has more vram

[Thenethernerd]

Its a bit more though isn't it?

[theninja35]

Why should I go for the 390 instead of the 970?

Generally, it is a wee bit faster than the 970. It is also cheaper and has more VRAM, which means higher resolution textures and higher resolutions w/out performance loss.

[ThatOneRussian]

Its a bit more though isn't it?

nope the same if not less

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125792

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125684

[Thenethernerd]

Ok thanks, pretty helpful guys.

[Riv]

I like the MSI Twin Frozr 970, but MSI also makes a Twin Frozr 390 so if you like that style a 390 would be better option,  a bit more bang for your buck

[GrobfootGaming]

If you are going to buy a 970 (like you are 100% sure) then I would go with the Gigabyte or MSI cooled cards.  I have the MSI one and a friend of mine has the Gigabyte and he really likes his and gets great performance.

[reapersivan]

Its a bit more though isn't it?

300 dollars for an MSI R9 390 and 279.99 after Mail in Rebate