MSI or EVGA for 980 Ti, Which one to buy?

[Revan654]

I'm looking to get a 980Ti card. Right now it's between EVGA line or MSI. Which one is considered to better.

If it makes any difference I have a MSI motherboard.

 

[cemerian]

As usual, it all depends on your own preference, there is no better tbh, both are good and both will deliver more or less the same performance, when it comes to custom version of a card, the only benefits they have are cooling, color scheme(some exceptions like dual bios may also be present, your mobo will have no affect on the cards you choose, they will both overclock more or less the same, so in the ned your only choosing color scheme/design you like

 

[Revan654]

As usual, it all depends on your own preference, there is no better tbh, both are good and both will deliver more or less the same performance, when it comes to custom version of a card, the only benefits they have are cooling, color scheme(some exceptions like dual bios may also be present, your mobo will have no affect on the cards you choose, they will both overclock more or less the same, so in the ned your only choosing color scheme/design you like

I was thinking of Getting MSI. Since people say it's allot quieter and it would go with my MSI motherboard.

 

[Kenneth Barker]

I would also review your build. in a tight space, with multiple cards with restricted gaps for air flow between them, the reference cards with blowers are better in those scenarios. Another benefit to reference cards is the options for aftermarket cooling (water cooling blocks and brackets)

The reference cards tend to be cheaper be as much as $100 and they have the exact same O.C. potential as well. It realyl comes down to personal preference.

 

[Revan654]

I would also review your build. in a tight space, with multiple cards with restricted gaps for air flow between them, the reference cards with blowers are better in those scenarios. Another benefit to reference cards is the options for aftermarket cooling (water cooling blocks and brackets)

The reference cards tend to be cheaper be as much as $100 and they have the exact same O.C. potential as well. It realyl comes down to personal preference.

I have allot of open space. I don't have interesting in Custom water loops. Still shopping around for which AIO to get though.

 

[Kenneth Barker]

I would also review your build. in a tight space, with multiple cards with restricted gaps for air flow between them, the reference cards with blowers are better in those scenarios. Another benefit to reference cards is the options for aftermarket cooling (water cooling blocks and brackets)

The reference cards tend to be cheaper be as much as $100 and they have the exact same O.C. potential as well. It realyl comes down to personal preference.

I have allot of open space. I don't have interesting in Custom water loops. Still shopping around for which AIO to get though.

Keep i mind, that if you are thinking about some of these new GPU/CPU AiO units. They are almost 100% designed for reference cards only. The PCBs can vary in terms of placement on the aftermarket cards that can limit your ability to AiO the GPU. If you are sticking only to CPU AiO. and keeping the GPU on air. The aftermarket cards have much better cooling performance in a nice open airflow situation than the reference cards.


If you are not going to be water cooling the Graphics card, or have airflow or space issues. Any card will do. Pick your preference. With an MSI board, the MSI card might fit the boards aesthetics better. As for performance differences, as previously mentioned, they tend to be rather minimal. You should pick an aftermarket card strictly based on brand that you like. Most people go after the companies that have great customer service, if you have any preferences as far as that goes.

 

[xapoc]

They both are great, but if you have a case with side window and good lightning, MSI would look more aesthetically appealing!
Also compare which one has higher core and boost clock.

 

[Exeonx]

MSI would be fitting with your Mobo, though I personally prefer the EVGA, due to their warrenty policies, high base O.C clock and I love their fans, though they aren't known for being quiet