STRIX-GTX960-DC2OC-2GD5 vs TURBO-GTX960-OC-2GD5

[Jozko_]

Hi,

is there big diference between these 2 cards? Is it worth paying more money- in my case 30 €, for strix card? I will use it mainly for gaming.

Strix
https://www.asus.com/us/Graphics-Cards/STRIXGTX960DC2OC2GD5/overview/

Turbo
https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/TURBOGTX960OC2GD5/specifications/

And another question: Is this OC version worth money, is there big difference between normal and OC version?

Thank you.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

In my opinion, the STRIX is worth the extra price on account of the better cooler and overclocking potential.

 

[_Blink]

Take a look through here to help you decide.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2694789/asus-gtx-960-strix-turbo-version.html

I would personally go with the cheaper card.

 

[RCFProd]

The Turbo is known to make annoying grimming sounds. Unless you go SLI right now, which wouldn't be a smart investment in the first place, I wouldn't recommend the turbo.

 

[_JakeDavies]

If I was you the cheaper card would be the best option. When it comes to budget card such as the 960, paying more money for a better manufacturer isn't always worth it. Although the cooling is better from the strix card, the turbo is still a really good option and can be overclocked just as easily. Depending on your motherboard depends on what overclocking potential you have so I'd get the turbo!

 

[Jozko_]

Take a look through here to help you decide.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2694789/asus-gtx-960-strix-turbo-version.html

I would personally go with the cheaper card.

So there is no big difference between those two? And is oc version worth extra money?

 

[RCFProd]

The information with ''Get the cheapest GTX 960'' is quite spot on, however not fully. Especially the blower versions of the GTX 960 are not the best. If you find something like an EVGA Superclocked GTX 960 for cheap with a single fan, that's good enough and will get the job done.

But... Don't get the Turbo. It's not the best of GPU's.

Something like this:

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $183.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-15 07:03 EST-0500

 

[Jozko_]

The information with ''Get the cheapest GTX 960'' is quite spot on, however not fully. Especially the blower versions of the GTX 960 are not the best. If you find something like an EVGA Superclocked GTX 960 for cheap with a single fan, that's good enough and will get the job done.

But... Don't get the Turbo. It's not the best of GPU's.

Something like this:

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $183.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-15 07:03 EST-0500

So what are you thinking about Asus gpu´s, are they good and most important for me-reliable? Becasue I hva egot rather limited options in manufacturers. THX

 

[RCFProd]

Asus is good, but simply don't get any blower style GTX 960. Get any GTX 960 with fans (non-reference) and you'll be fine.