zotac gtx 1070 founders edition VS gigabyte gtx 1070 mini itx

[leclerclmaxime]

I can get the zotac gtx 1070 founders edition 20$ cheaper than the gigabyte gtx 1070 mini itx
which one should I go for?

 

[JalYt_Justin]

Depends on the size of your case. If the zotac won't fit, go with the gigabyte mini. If it will fit, the Zotac will be marginally better, albiet it will run a little hotter due to blower style cooling.

 

[mcconkeymike]

I personally would go with one that has dual or triple fans and has the highest stock clock speeds that you can afford. The Founders Edition cards tend to run warmer and the fan is louder than the dual or triple fan cards. The mini versions typically only have a single fan that has to work harder (louder) to keep it properly cooled. So basically I can't recommend either. Look for something like a EVGA FTW card, or one of the MSI Twin Frozer cards.

 

[Dunlop0078]

Well if those are the only two cards you are considering I would go with the founders edition card. It likely has similar cooling performance as the mini ITX card, however gigabyte may have cut down the VRM to make the card so small. So if space is not an issue I would say the founders edition card is the better buy, especially since its cheaper.

 

[leclerclmaxime]

yes cause I have both really cheap
the gigabyte for: 492.25 usd after taxes and shipping
the zotac founders for 476.25 usd after taxes and shipping

 

[leclerclmaxime]

I think ill go with the zotac

now 1 thing remaining and ive been struggling to get help with this hope you guys can help

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those are the ones I found but dont know which one to go with:

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