gtx 980 classified vs gi gaming

[dkgameplayer]

Ok so I am stuck between evga gtx 980 classified or gigabyte gi gaming edition. I am comparing the overclocks and I have heard that the evga card will most likely overclock to 1600. The gi will overclock to about 1550. Is 50mhz a big difference? Thanks for helping! PS: leaning towards classy because it is easier to watercool and such. Also smaller

 

[i7Baby]

The Classy looks good - http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/78157-evga-geforce-gtx-980-classified/?page=10

 

[shaunstyle]

I had 2 classifieds and returned them. They only overclock to 1600mhz if you flash the bios, so if you are comfortable doing that(which I wasn't) then they will OC great. I think a G1 is the better card as for $150 less you will get similar performance. I was gonna get the G1 once I returned my classifieds but then the Titan X came out. Which is a lot more powerful but cost $300 more.

 

[shaunstyle]

If you decide on the classified, I can give you a backplate if you want 😉. Just PM me