Best GTX 980 model to get?

Fyree

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What model of the GTX 980 should I get (currently have a Gigabyte Windforce 660 ti)? I was thinking about the Gigabyte g1, but I would like to hear what others think is the best GTX 980 out there. Also it seems like the Gigabyte g1 is one of the few 980s that comes with a backplate preinstalled.
 
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evga, msi, gigabyte, asus.... there all good. pick the cheapest one and run with it.

if you need something specific like the coolest running, the quietest, the most overclockable, the best customer service, etc.... then tell us.


Which one of theses would be the best though? I heard that MSI is decent but has horrible customer support. EVGA seems pretty good, and they are known for their outstanding customer service, but like the MSI GTX 980 it has no backplate. The Gigabyte card seems really good, and comes with what seems like a really good preinstalled backplate, but I have heard that it is also much more power hungry than other GTX 980s (although I think my 750w PSU should be enough I hope). Also the Asus and Powercolor cards have gotten mixed reviews. So I guess I am torn between the MSI, EVGA, and Gigabyte GTX 980s (also I am worried about the length of Gigabyte's GTX 980, but I think my CM HAF 912 will support it).