Which GTX 780 Graphics card should I get?

[Razor505]

I am planning on getting a new graphics card this month. My budget is $500 - $600. Should I get the Asus GTX 780 OC w/ Direct CU II cooling or EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX cooling or the non-overclocked cards? Which would be better on performance? Should I also upgrade my 600watt psu?
Asus GTX 780:
Newegg.ca - ASUS GTX780-DC2OC-3GD5 GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.ca - ASUS GTX780-3GD5 GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
EVGA GTX 780:
Newegg.ca - EVGA ACX Cooler 03G-P4-2784-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.ca - EVGA SuperClocked 03G-P4-2783-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.ca - EVGA 03G-P4-2781-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.ca - EVGA 03G-P4-2782-KR GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card w/ EVGA ACX Cooler

 

[N00berG00ber]

asus and EVGA are both great companies. I would get the fastest one you can afford. also if you are going evga, its a must to get the ACX one.

 

[Solarstarshines]

I vote for the HOF edition

 

[AddRAM]

If you decide on an EVGA card, go directly through EVGA, they don`t charge any tax ( in the US anyway ) and shipping for my 760 4GB SC wACX was only $4.99.

I would get this one you chose, I think it`s the best looking card on the planet, next to the 690.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130917

I have no idea why the Asus version is close to $700, somethings wrong there.

The one Solar mentioned has put up great numbers, just ask Paulpicks21, he just got one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162142

I have an EVGA GTX 760 wACX cooling and it`s pretty sweet. But I`m stepping up to the reference 770. The only issue I see with the EVGA 780 wACX cooling is it`s open all the way around and the heat just gets blown right into your case. That`s why I opted to go with the blower style EVGA GTX 770.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-2770-KR

They wouldn`t let me Stepup to the card I wanted. ( stupid huh ) So I`ll have to buy that one outright or hope Santa puts it under the tree

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3771-KR

I`m sure Tommy would agree with me and you should get at least a good 750 watt psu.

 

[Razor505]

I read some reviews on Newegg about the Galaxy HOF and apparently the VRM catches on fire. But that card does actually looks nice.

 

[paulpicks21]

I changed my mind on the HOF today, I did a lot of temp monitoring and it's running much hotter than I thought. Along with the issue you mentioned and a couple of other things so I have sent it back.

I too am looking for a 780 now. The Evga classified looks nice to me but I have not made my mind up yet.

 

[Solarstarshines]

I read some reviews on Newegg about the Galaxy HOF and apparently the VRM catches on fire. But that card does actually looks nice.

Thanks for the catch ,I was talking to Wifey about Christmas

I was pleading my case Hopefully the court will rule in my favor if not TAX season one can only hope

 

[paulpicks21]

Done and dusted for me now. HOF on It's way back and Classified being delivered tomorrow.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Well let's hope the classified one does a good job like the HOF

By the time if any I ever get around the TI's might be something to look for too

 

[paulpicks21]

Well let's hope the classified one does a good job like the HOF

By the time if any I ever get around the TI's might be something to look for too

I believe the TI's are released tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how they perform but they are too expensive.

 

[Razor505]

I heard they are $700 for one, and faster than a Titan.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Well let's hope the classified one does a good job like the HOF

By the time if any I ever get around the TI's might be something to look for too

I believe the TI's are released tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how they perform but they are too expensive.

One of the reasons I went red Nvidia isn't cheap !

 

[Boozad]

Just read a review on tech Powerup and seen in-game performance charts. I'm getting one.

 

[paulpicks21]

Just read a review on tech Powerup and seen in-game performance charts. I'm getting one.

You seen the price of them things! The 780 Classified I ordered was £450, the 780ti Classified is £660!

 

[Boozad]

Just read a review on tech Powerup and seen in-game performance charts. I'm getting one.

You seen the price of them things! The 780 Classified I ordered was £450, the 780ti Classified is £660!

I'm prepared to bite the bullet! If I can claw £350 back for my 780 (maybe wishful thinking) I can cover the rest. I've just got to have one!

 

[Solarstarshines]

Just read a review on tech Powerup and seen in-game performance charts. I'm getting one.

You seen the price of them things! The 780 Classified I ordered was £450, the 780ti Classified is £660!

I'm prepared to bite the bullet! If I can claw £350 back for my 780 (maybe wishful thinking) I can cover the rest. I've just got to have one!

With that kind of Money on the line I would do two Superclocked one's I mean how much more can a TI bang out vs a Superclocked one ?

 

[AddRAM]

That`s a real shame Paul, it sounded like you were really liking that card.

Here are the prices and models for the EVGA 780 Ti cards.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Produc...=GeForce+700+Series+Family&chipset=GTX+780+Ti

 

[Solarstarshines]

Looking at Ti's specs it's nothing special the classified is right next to it and if you overclock the mem you will match it's 7000 effective speeds

Classified is one nice card
if I had room for a custom loop I would invest in hydro card

 

[Solarstarshines]

I just put my cards on Ebay

Hope they get sold if so i'm looking for that 780 classified

 

[Boozad]

I can pick up a Palit reference 780ti for £510, which is a gnat's knacker more than I paid for my 780. Now I am really tempted.