Which GTX 970 to get

[Aaron Manill]

I am trying to decide when 970 to get, I was originally going to go with a windforce, but after some research I determined it is to long for my mid tower case,

Right now, I am leaning towards the
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487076
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127832

as they seem to be the best bang for the buck. The only question, is there an actual difference between these, and their non overclocked editions component wise? Do the manufacturers grade the GPU's then decide which overclock best for them to throw the different labels on?

 

[ThatAfricanDude]

Shame you cant take the gigabyte, but asus is the best, but you cant go wrong with either, but take the asus strix, but if you have to choose between those two, take the EVGA, if im not mistaken it is better than asus (dont take the msi, take strix or evga)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The BIG 3
http://www.overclock.net/t/1516121/gtx-970-comparison-strix-vs-msi-gaming-vs-gigabyte-g1
GTX 970 Feature Showdown: ASUS STRIX vs MSI Gaming vs Gigabyte G1

 

[Aaron Manill]

yea it really bugged me that i couldn't take the gigabyte but it's 5 inches longer then the other 2, and i don't have my case yet but i called the manufacturer and they told me case only has room for 11 inches

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I agree that card is HUGE , great but too long.

 

[Aaron Manill]

Newegg is out of stock on both the EVGA and MSI hope they get them in tonight, last component i need.

 

[ThatAfricanDude]

Well i guess the extra size is the sacrifice for its better performance, to be honest, the EVGA seems to kicking asus's butt, and asus already kicks msi's butt, so just go with evga, it is a solid deal, and like i said, they are all great and you cant go wrong picking any one of those 4 970's