Best 980ti GPU ?

[KarlLeyko]

So what is best 980ti GPU ?

 

[JQB45]

Look for one with the highest GPU Clock Speed and RAM Clock Speed, if more then one tie then look at length of warranty, upgrade discounts for future Graphics Cards, and the type of cooling system provided. If you still can't decide pick the one with the display outputs that you think you're most likely to use over the next 3 years and price.

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=224&sort=d5&page=1

I believe this is one of the best, and its one of the nicest looking although its quite expensive.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014PXHC6M/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[Guest]

Depends on your needs, but here's my suggestions (not necessarily in rank of #1 and so on); based on price, performance, OC ability and customer reviews:

1. MSI 6G Gaming
2. EVGA Classified Gaming w/ACX 2.0
3. Gigabyte G1
4. Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming OC Edition (Windforce)

When On Sale Cards:

1. Zotac ZT-90505-10P
2. Asus ROG Matrix Platinum
3. Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming OC (Waterforce)

 

[RCFProd]

Depends on your needs, but here's my suggestions (not necessarily in rank of #1 and so on); based on price, performance, OC ability and customer reviews:

1. MSI 6G Gaming
2. EVGA Classified Gaming w/ACX 2.0
3. Gigabyte G1
4. Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming OC Edition (Windforce)

When On Sale Cards:

1. Zotac ZT-90505-10P
2. Asus ROG Matrix Platinum
3. Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming OC (Waterforce)

I would agree with Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming Windforce/Waterforce. They're up there with the best performance and don't cost as much as the other top-end models of other brands, looking at Zotac and EVGA (Kingpin for example).

There is a great deal for the ACX 2.0 Classified Gaming today though (w/ MIR):

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($598.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $598.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-21 05:48 EDT-0400

 

[Guest]

@ $598... that's a steal, especially when looking at what vendors are still charging for GTX 980's, lol.

 

[KarlLeyko]

Depends on your needs, but here's my suggestions (not necessarily in rank of #1 and so on); based on price, performance, OC ability and customer reviews:

1. MSI 6G Gaming
2. EVGA Classified Gaming w/ACX 2.0
3. Gigabyte G1
4. Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming OC Edition (Windforce)

When On Sale Cards:

1. Zotac ZT-90505-10P
2. Asus ROG Matrix Platinum
3. Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming OC (Waterforce)

im thinking about MSI or Zotac or maybe maybe Strix what should i go with money is no problem too 900 euro so yeah i need good / best performence to 2k gaming on ultra

 

[Guest]

The Zotac is a beast and has mega-high clocks out of the box, but... It takes up 3-slots! So, if going that route be aware of that issue.

The MSI, from what I've read is very reliable and runs quite and cool as compared to most other versions, but has lower out of the box clocks as compared to the Zotac.

I've not read up on the Strix, so not too familiar with it... I just know the Matrix is rated as a phenom card, much like the Zotac is, with possibly better and quieter cooling than the Zotac and may be a tad thinner.

 

[KarlLeyko]

The Zotac is a beast and has mega-high clocks out of the box, but... It takes up 3-slots! So, if going that route be aware of that issue.

The MSI, from what I've read is very reliable and runs quite and cool as compared to most other versions, but has lower out of the box clocks as compared to the Zotac.

I've not read up on the Strix, so not too familiar with it... I just know the Matrix is rated as a phenom card, much like the Zotac is, with possibly better and quieter cooling than the Zotac and may be a tad thinner.

so i want to buy Zotac and will i be able to make it sli in the future ? my pc case is Be quite 800

 

[Guest]

Your case should accommodate, no problem... The layout of your motherboard (spacing of the PCI-e) slots is key, as you do not want to choke the top GPU's fan air-flow though, in doing your SLI if you can help it.

If not, you can expect exceedingly high temps with your SLI setup, even if the bottom card is disabled and GPU fan requirements to be set to manual/high. This is in turn will equate to higher noise levels.

Another thing to consider with 3-slot GPU's in SLI is, don't expect having room for other PCI-e slot components; this is dependent on motherboard layout.

If this is an issue, a 2-slot card setup would be a better route OR even a water cooled 980 Ti SLI setup, as the cards are typically smaller, run WAY more cooler and have higher OC headroom if you're into that.

 

[foreign]

Zotac AMP! Extreme is pretty much the same as Gigabyte XTREME (windforce/waterforce) but of lower quality.

I ordered Gigabyte XTREME - it is cheaper, smaller, OCd memory as well, boosts to 1447 MHz out of the box, cherry picked chips and the list goes on and on...

 

[KarlLeyko]

Your case should accommodate, no problem... The layout of your motherboard (spacing of the PCI-e) slots is key, as you do not want to choke the top GPU's fan air-flow though, in doing your SLI if you can help it.

If not, you can expect exceedingly high temps with your SLI setup, even if the bottom card is disabled and GPU fan requirements to be set to manual/high. This is in turn will equate to higher noise levels.

Another thing to consider with 3-slot GPU's in SLI is, don't expect having room for other PCI-e slot components; this is dependent on motherboard layout.

If this is an issue, a 2-slot card setup would be a better route OR even a water cooled 980 Ti SLI setup, as the cards are typically smaller.

i have m7 motherboard MSI so i think it will be ok , so again tz verz much

 

[Guest]

No problem, friend! Good luck.