[SOLVED] Diferences within a GPU model

[Andydog]

I'm trying to decide what gpu to buy, but I'm having a hard time breaking it down.
I've decided to go with the evga 2070 super. My problem is all the diffent sku within that category. There's a basic black version, a oc ultra, ultra, etc.
I've been researching, but can't find out what exactly the differences, both physical and performance wise, is. And then the prices vary from just over 500 to just under 700.
Then at just over 700, the 2080 super steps in.
I realize that there will be a step in performance relative to the step in price. I'm interested in how did evga get that extra performance, through cooling? Or are they completely different?
I do want to add that water cooling in the future is planned. I also am going to use this as a multi use computer for both rendering and gaming, with gaming being the most prominent.
I also realize that this could be quite lengthy to answer, but I do appreciate the help.


David

 

[jessenwindlim]

ok back to basics , most oem vendors produce their custom boards based on the reference design , as in their worst cards isnt gonna be any worse than the reference cards ( from nvidia themselves ) - fo rexample in a 500-7--$ range there would be MULTIPLE skus of thesame vga , by each tier of fans and shrouds and backlates upgrades its introduces diminishing returns , by that i mean a 700 2070s will perform about 5-10% better but for 200$ more - thats not good

id rather get a 550or a 580$ version or step up to the worse 700$ 2080 super , because an underclocked undervolt 2080 super will still bet an overclocked water cooled 2070s anytime - but that all goes through the window if you want aesthetics

so get a 550$ 2070s or anything below 600 or punch up and geta base model 2080s , either would be better than a top of the line 2070s - unless the bottom sku 2080s has some serious problems ( which if it did , AVOID )

i think i mightve made a few mistake , but this is how i see things