ASUS vs MSI vs Gigabyte GTX 670

[wgb_sangwoo]

Hello,

I'm building a new computer and didn't really have a good idea for my gpu. There were several suggestions in a different post in the "new build" section which got narrowed down to the ASUS GeForce GTX 670 Direct CU II TOP 2 GB, the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 Windforce and the MSI GTX 670 Power Edition Twin Frozr IV 2 GB, $419, $390 and $430 respectively. If you have a different suggestion feel free to comment.

My specs for the new computer:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: ?
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Cases
Power Supply: XFX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive:Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Monitor Asus PA238Q 23.0" Monitor
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)

This will be a gaming rig. Looking at playing Mount and Blade, Dota 2, GTA 4 on max settings. I do want to oc and maybe sli in the future. Screen resolution will be 1920x1080.

I just want to know what you guys think would be the better buy, why, and a good website to buy the product from. Thanks in advance.

 

[drums101]

to me the asus card would be the best buy...I like asus as a brand they make quality stuff also the cooler on the asus card is superb so it will hopefully oc the furthest (if you get a good chip)....also a good website to buy pc parts from if you are in the us is newegg.com or tigerdirect.com.....newegg is my preferred website

 

[monu_08]

respectively i choose what i needed so if i may be u i would go for7970 at same price better fps
here
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161412

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102961

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103201

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129264

 

[wgb_sangwoo]

Huh. I've never considered going for a 7970. Are the 7970's as good as the 670's or even better?

 

[arzbhatia]

Go for the 7970 Much better than the 670

 

[wgb_sangwoo]

I've read somewhere that the 7970's might have better performance straight out of the box compared to 670's, but do they oc as far as the 670's?

 

[monu_08]

yes it can easily oc up to 1 ghz and above

 

[selayan]

First, the Asus TOP models are nowhere to be found. The MSI 670 is a good card to be honest. It does not have as higher clocks as the FTW from Evga but its cooling is better.

I also am debating about the 7970 IceQ from HIS. With that promotional code its cheaper than a 670 but I'm not sure of their quality really. Newegg reviews weren't so good. Another to consider would be the Saphire Vapor X 7970 but that is about 30 bucks more.

 

[arzbhatia]

First, the Asus TOP models are nowhere to be found. The MSI 670 is a good card to be honest. It does not have as higher clocks as the FTW from Evga but its cooling is better.

I also am debating about the 7970 IceQ from HIS. With that promotional code its cheaper than a 670 but I'm not sure of their quality really. Newegg reviews weren't so good. Another to consider would be the Saphire Vapor X 7970 but that is about 30 bucks more.

HIS IceQ models are amazing! Their quality is perfect, there's nothing else you could ask for!

And like I said before, the Sapphire Vapor X looks the best to me. I love Sapphire haha.

 

[selayan]

Yeh I would like that one, Saphire, but its $460 and I was looking at getting the 670 FTW edition for $399 but I found that HIS model. Hmm I need a new case but still wondering if I should get it.

I also don't know how well this overclocks either.

 

[arzbhatia]

Actually you know what? Go for whatever you want. Both the models are EXTREMELY good. And you really won't need anything more! Even a 660Ti would fulfill your needs!

My 6950 2GB is able to handle all the games you mentioned at ultra settings!

My personal opinion : Go for the 7970 for being future proof & being more than happy!

 

[selayan]

Yeh its just hard since I also have been waiting for the Evga 670 FTW to drop to $399 where I can get this 12 inch 7970 now for less. I would order a new case today too. Just unsure really I don't want to run into any problems. This would be my first Amd card anyway.

 

[arzbhatia]

AMD is amazing. I just shifted from nVidia to AMD and honestly, there's no difference. The only difference is that AMD over clocks VERY easily! And I love that! So will you!

 

[wgb_sangwoo]

Best answer selected by WGB_Sangwoo.

 

[adil85]

Go for the 7970 Much better than the 670

where did come with that