Which gtx 970 should I get ?

[DhruvTheImpostrous]

I've been reading up on some gpus for gaming at my budget, and I found that the gtx 970 fit my needs, so im pretty set on that. However, i'm not sure what brand to get it from since I see a lot of mixed reviews from other threads and videos, so im a bit confused and stuck on what to do. I'm looking for a good, reliable brand with customer service, i don't really mind much about the noise of the card. The case for the card is going to be a Fractal Design Define R4 so pretty sure all will fit in the case but not really sure (im not the best with pc components ) Anyways sorry for rambling, and thanks.

 

[ImDaBaron]

My vote goes for the Gigabyte one

 

[sla70r]

zotac amp extreme

 

[DhruvTheImpostrous]

My vote goes for the Gigabyte one

That will fit in my case right ? I heard the gigabyte one is like 12inches and may not fit in my case unless I removed some stuff :/

 

[ImDaBaron]

I think it'll block some of your drive bays. That may actually be the case with most of the 970s

 

[DhruvTheImpostrous]

I think it'll block some of your drive bays. That may actually be the case with most of the 970s

I'm only planning on using 2 drive bays, one for a ssd and a hdd so will that matter?

 

[ImDaBaron]

Actually it looks like the MSI one will fit without removing drive bays. That's my second choice right now with the 970 so you could go that route

 

[ImDaBaron]

I think it'll block some of your drive bays. That may actually be the case with most of the 970s

I'm only planning on using 2 drive bays, one for a ssd and a hdd so will that matter?

That shouldnt be a problem as long as you can remove the unused ones. Like I said in my last post the MSI one will fit with no issues.

 

[DhruvTheImpostrous]

Actually it looks like the MSI one will fit without removing drive bays. That's my second choice right now with the 970 so you could go that route

Yeah, the msi was actually my first choice but I heard there was some problem with coil whine with them (Ik they happen to a lot of gpus, but I like it to happen as less as possible) so which is why I started looking at others and questioned which one I should get. But I could probably just go with it I guess, assuming there isn't any other issues with the card which other brands have better.

 

[ImDaBaron]

Actually it looks like the MSI one will fit without removing drive bays. That's my second choice right now with the 970 so you could go that route

Yeah, the msi was actually my first choice but I heard there was some problem with coil whine with them (Ik they happen to a lot of gpus, but I like it to happen as less as possible) so which is why I started looking at others and questioned which one I should get. But I could probably just go with it I guess, assuming there isn't any other issues with the card which other brands have better.

I've heard very good things about the card from some members on here. The EVGA one right now definitely has issues.

 

[DhruvTheImpostrous]

Actually it looks like the MSI one will fit without removing drive bays. That's my second choice right now with the 970 so you could go that route

Yeah, the msi was actually my first choice but I heard there was some problem with coil whine with them (Ik they happen to a lot of gpus, but I like it to happen as less as possible) so which is why I started looking at others and questioned which one I should get. But I could probably just go with it I guess, assuming there isn't any other issues with the card which other brands have better.

I've heard very good things about the card from some members on here. The EVGA one right now definitely has issues.

I've also heard very good things, and I also heard about some problems with EVGA, apparently there is an issue with the card in the 900 series but I heard it had very good customer service and power in the 700s, so thats why I was a bit hesistant when thinking about it.

 

[ImDaBaron]

Actually it looks like the MSI one will fit without removing drive bays. That's my second choice right now with the 970 so you could go that route

Yeah, the msi was actually my first choice but I heard there was some problem with coil whine with them (Ik they happen to a lot of gpus, but I like it to happen as less as possible) so which is why I started looking at others and questioned which one I should get. But I could probably just go with it I guess, assuming there isn't any other issues with the card which other brands have better.

I've heard very good things about the card from some members on here. The EVGA one right now definitely has issues.

I've also heard very good things, and I also heard about some problems with EVGA, apparently there is an issue with the card in the 900 series but I heard it had very good customer service and power in the 700s, so thats why I was a bit hesistant when thinking about it.

EVGA is great most of the time. They just need to get the fan issue fixed. But the MSI one has my vote...if the Gigabyte one actually fit into your case just as well the story would be different.

 

[caxe]

Im trying to get info on the zoatic amp extreme, it looks good but no one has anything really concrete to say about it

 

[DhruvTheImpostrous]

Im trying to get info on the zoatic amp extreme, it looks good but no one has anything really concrete to say about it

I've been looking at it as well, just that nobody has reviewed it on amazon/ newegg in detail for me to make a judgement

 

[DhruvTheImpostrous]

Actually it looks like the MSI one will fit without removing drive bays. That's my second choice right now with the 970 so you could go that route

Yeah, the msi was actually my first choice but I heard there was some problem with coil whine with them (Ik they happen to a lot of gpus, but I like it to happen as less as possible) so which is why I started looking at others and questioned which one I should get. But I could probably just go with it I guess, assuming there isn't any other issues with the card which other brands have better.

I've heard very good things about the card from some members on here. The EVGA one right now definitely has issues.

I've also heard very good things, and I also heard about some problems with EVGA, apparently there is an issue with the card in the 900 series but I heard it had very good customer service and power in the 700s, so thats why I was a bit hesistant when thinking about it.

EVGA is great most of the time. They just need to get the fan issue fixed. But the MSI one has my vote...if the Gigabyte one actually fit into your case just as well the story would be different.

I can probably make it fit in my case, just not sure if it is worth it or not, as I don't really have much experience with their customer service and I want to make sure that if it does go wrong that ill be fine. (I'm actually getting a mobo from gigabyte, so not sure)