[SOLVED] 'Best' GT 1030 From These Options?

[boddole]

I was wondering if anyone had some experience or opinions on the GT 1030 cards I'm looking at. Not so much for the 'hard specs' (they are mostly the same), but more insights on less obvious things like 'the fan sounds whiny', OC headroom, fan speed, or whatever else. Any input appreciated.

The models I'm looking at:
1) ASUS GEFORCE GT 1030 2GB PHOENIX FAN OC EDITION [PH-GT1030-O2G],

Phoenix｜Graphics Cards｜ASUS USA

ASUS Phoenix graphics cards pack as much performance as possible into a compact design that offers a wide range of compatibility with small chassis. A powerful single-fan solution fits into the footprint and makes the most of your chassis’ cool air intake.

www.asus.com

2) Gigabyte GEFORCE GT 1030 OC [GV-N1030OC-2GI],
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1030OC-2GI#kf

3) MSI GEFORCE GT 1030 AERO [??],
https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/geforce-gt-1030-aero-itx-2g-oc.html

4) EVGA GEFORCE GT 1030 SC [02G-P4-6333-KR], Smaller than normal fan? Possible high pitch whine at full speed?
https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-6333-KR

 

[SlavfromBulgaria]

Hello!
I congratulate you for picking only GDDR5 models of the GT 1030. I would say it's down to a personal preference, usually EVGA make the best GPU's, hense they are one of the most expensive subvendors, and OC headroom usually depends on the "silicon lottery". On a GT 1030 I wouldn't be too worried for fan noise - there are even passively cooled versions. I own an RX 570 Sapphire Pulse MiniITX and while gaming it stays really quiet, despite being with a single fan. My HDD's are louder than my RX 570, you could use this as a reference for the noise levels.
Hope this helps!