Quiet GPU Recomendations?

RabidEmu7

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I currently have this ASUS 660ti, but I'm thinking its time to upgrade soon. My PC is basically a HTPC connected to a 1080p TV in my bedroom so my main deciding factors (besides increased performance of course) are the card's noise levels and the heat generated. I use the PC mostly for TV and movies, but I use it for gaming a few times a week as well.

I have a 650 watt PSU and everything is enclosed in a Fractal Define R4 case. I was leaning towards getting a 970, but I've read a few reviews on various 970s but they all appear to be quite a bit louder than my 660 ti.

Price isn't a huge factor, but I'd like to keep it under $400. I'd prefer to stick with Nvidia, but it's not absolutely necessary. Are there any GPUs out there that can offer a significant performance increase without an increase in noise and temperature?

 
Solution
THe asus strix 970 will be silent when you are not gaming, even when gaming it might not spin the fans up much. Under low load the fans will be off