Hey guys,
I've sold my tri-sli 680GTX 4GB setup and looking to go and purchase one 980 now and a second one in a few months. The reviews on overclocking these cards are amazing (both 970 and 980), but i'm wondering what the heat will do in these brand-solutions such as the Strix?
Is there a noticable difference in the overclocking capabilities between the reference and brand cards? The difference between the MSI reference and Asus Strix is $100,- here....Heat dispursement of the reference cards looks more ideal as it blows it out the back of the case.
I'm gaming on 2560x1600 (maybe going to a 4k in a year or so). Would it be advisable to wait on the 8gb cards?
Rig:
-Haf X case (with some upgraded intake/outtake fans)
-i7-3930k with Noctua D14
-Asus rampage IV extreme
-16gb g.skill ddr3-2133mhz
-OCZ ZX1000 watt
I've sold my tri-sli 680GTX 4GB setup and looking to go and purchase one 980 now and a second one in a few months. The reviews on overclocking these cards are amazing (both 970 and 980), but i'm wondering what the heat will do in these brand-solutions such as the Strix?
Is there a noticable difference in the overclocking capabilities between the reference and brand cards? The difference between the MSI reference and Asus Strix is $100,- here....Heat dispursement of the reference cards looks more ideal as it blows it out the back of the case.
I'm gaming on 2560x1600 (maybe going to a 4k in a year or so). Would it be advisable to wait on the 8gb cards?
Rig:
-Haf X case (with some upgraded intake/outtake fans)
-i7-3930k with Noctua D14
-Asus rampage IV extreme
-16gb g.skill ddr3-2133mhz
-OCZ ZX1000 watt