Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 vs GTX 970 Xtreme Gaming

[kampy4]

Ok guys I know I'm pretty much set getting the G1 Gaming for sure, but when I looked on Amazon for G1 Gaming I happened to see the Xtreme Gaming version of Gigabyte's GTX 970. With only a $20 price difference, which one should I go with.

G1 Gaming: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Gaming-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00NH5T1MS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450744648&sr=1-1&keywords=gigabyte+g1+gaming+geforce+gtx+970

or

Xtreme Gaming:http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-XTREME-Graphics-GV-N970XTREME-4GD/dp/B017YOWZSO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450744648&sr=1-2&keywords=gigabyte+g1+gaming+geforce+gtx+970

Tell me which one you guys prefer, from the reviews I've seen the Xtreme Gaming is a very beast of a card.

All answers appreciated, Thanks!!!

 

[geofelt]

Ultimately, all GTX970 cards with factory overclocks perform much the same.
What card vendors know is that many will pay extra for the perceived benefits of fancy coolers.
The Extreme you linked has a boost clock of 1342 and costs $360 after rebate on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125840

By comparison, the EVGA GTX970 FTW+ has a boost clock of 1367 yet costs less:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487077

The performance difference is negligible; you are paying more for a fancier looking fan setup and getting less.

 

[Ero_Sennin]

I have the G1 Gaming and i have overclocked it with Gigabyte's software called OC Guru II at the clocks 1278MHz base and 1429 boost. I am very satisfied and the card is amazing