MSI 970 100ME vs Gigabyte 970 G1

[GmavDiggy]

I'm trying to choose between the MSI 970 100ME and the Gigabyte 970 G1. I love the looks of both cards, but like the G1's IO better for more organized multi display set ups. At the same time I've heard bad things about both companies. First I heard that MSI Customer Support was bad and if something went wrong replacing the card would be difficult. Then I heard that Gigabyte was unreliable and the fans on the G1 wore out easily or had terrible coil whines. Obviously when you hear these things they can really get to your head when your looking to drop $300 on something. Currently the Gigabyte is available for $320 and MSI's is $350.

Are the company rumors true?
Is it worth the extra $30?
What would you do?

 

[popatim]

I've had the G1 gamind since March with no coil whine at all. Even my old gtx460 was a gigabyte and the the whole card, including fans, still works fine.

 

[mario7770]

hey buddy...It depends on you
...First of all, what ever the company revealed about this card is TRUE! I own this card So far No issues... Ran all my demanding games on Ultra preset on a 1080p panel @ 60Hz
It Is a limited edition card that used very HIGH quality components than the GIGABYTE.So you dont even have to worry if you're overclocking.
Secondlly The card in my case ran Whisper quiet until it reached 60 degrees.... but the G1 card has 3 fans and I hope you can imagine the Noise level!
Finally it has a awesome backplate than other cards! "SOLID PROTECTION"


In my openion,,, GO for it ...you will never regret for spending that extra $$$ in future!
good luck buddy

 

[A_Goat]

Howdy! Both cards are fantastic. The G1 has a more powerful cooling solution so if noise isn't a huge concern for you the G1 will outperform the 100ME when it comes to over clock performance.

The G1 is also superior when it comes to the display outputs. So it really just comes down to which features you will enjoy more.

The 100ME has a more efficient cooling solution which means less noise AT IDLE ONLY. Once it speeds up with an overclock it will be just as loud as the G1. and in my opinion, the 100ME is much more fashionable than the G1 and it will be my #1 choice for a 970 if I were to get one, but I also have a green/black theme so its the only good card that matches my case

hey buddy...It depends on you
...First of all, what ever the company revealed about this card is TRUE! I own this card So far No issues... Ran all my demanding games on Ultra preset on a 1080p panel @ 60Hz
It Is a limited edition card that used very HIGH quality components than the GIGABYTE.So you dont even have to worry if you're overclocking.
Secondlly The card in my case ran Whisper quiet until it reached 60 degrees.... but the G1 card has 3 fans and I hope you can imagine the Noise level!
Finally it has a awesome backplate than other cards! "SOLID PROTECTION"


In my openion,,, GO for it ...you will never regret for spending that extra $$$ in future!
good luck buddy

Thank you for recommending the G1.... I think?