Which brand of 1080 / 1070 will you buy?

easyrider · 15th May 2016, 01:42

What 1080 \ 1070 card will you be buying?

Also post your reasoning for your choice?

For example

EVGA (step up program)

Asus (UK warranty)

Etc

Transferable warranty is just EVGA is it not?

RanxZy · 15th May 2016, 07:19

EVGA have the best warranty service AFAIK. I thought Gigabyte allowed this too but I don't think it's the case. They have a strange system of starting the warranty from the manufacture date also.

Very difficult to get clear, up to date, black and white terms of the warranty from almost all partners actually, which is a travesty for consumers. EVGA are one of the few that let you know where you stand.

easyrider · 21st May 2016, 12:11

Cheers Can the mods please add a POLL and change the title please?

What 1070\ 1080 card will you be buying?

EVGA
Asus
Gigabyte
Zotac
Gainward
Inno3D
KFA2
MSI
OCUK Value
Palit

**Rilot** · 21st May 2016, 12:19

Done

easyrider · 21st May 2016, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rilot

Done

Jono8 · 21st May 2016, 12:44

I might be tempted by a half decent custom 1080 if one can be had for around ~£500. Otherwise I'm out.

Quite pleased with my 980 MSI gaming. The cooler is great so I might possibly go with that again.

Radox-0 · 21st May 2016, 12:47

EVGA if I cave and go reference design, as I do like their warranty and is who all my recent cards have been with bar my AMD Fiji cards.

If aftermarket not sure, not EVGA however. Found their normal ACX 2.0 cooler to be meh at best. MSI's Twin Frozer was far nicer IMO as was Gigabytes entry. But see what they produce this time.

AWPC · 21st May 2016, 13:25

What about Nvidia they are selling direct to the public as well!

NirK · 21st May 2016, 13:29

I am not sure that getting EVGA then waiting for step up will work

eg. get EVGA reference then step up to custom card like classified...

Looking at their current step up program, they do not seem to have anything above a normal ACX 2.0 980ti in the step up program.

Would be good if you could get EVGA reference then step up to one of the better cards when they are out.

RavenXXX2 · 21st May 2016, 13:32

EVGA.

Drojman · 21st May 2016, 13:33

Definitely interested in the results of this.

I had an MSI Titan X which was fine, but when I sent it off for RMA it took the entire 28 day period to get back to me. It was a new Titan which was nice, but that's a long time for it to be gone and I had 0 status updates on how it was during the time period.

bru · 21st May 2016, 13:33

Probably MSI 1070

Reason the previous 470, 670 and 970 have all been absolutely faultless, of course I might try EVGA this time round seeing as their Customer support is the one everyone recommends.

Gregster · 21st May 2016, 13:42

I voted EVGA and will most likely stick with those

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 21st May 2016, 13:47

Gigabyte has UK based RMA,and they even have an OcUK forum rep.

easyrider · 21st May 2016, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by NirK

I am not sure that getting EVGA then waiting for step up will work

eg. get EVGA reference then step up to custom card like classified...

Looking at their current step up program, they do not seem to have anything above a normal ACX 2.0 980ti in the step up program.

Would be good if you could get EVGA reference then step up to one of the better cards when they are out.

I dont think you can step up with a gen..

Davanius · 21st May 2016, 14:38

If the competition doesn't step up and the 1070 is good and priced well, then it's a EVGA for me.

Will wait for a ftw card as the 980 ti ftw was my dream card.

NirK · 21st May 2016, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davanius

If the competition doesn't step up and the 1070 is good and priced well, then it's a EVGA for me.

Will wait for a ftw card as the 980 ti ftw was my dream card.

Hmm good idea...

NirK · 21st May 2016, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyrider

I dont think you can step up with a gen..

What?

billysielu · 21st May 2016, 14:45

Asus - acoustics

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 21st May 2016, 14:46

MSI because my Twin MSI GTX780's gave me 3+ years faultless service, and I feel how could I not trust MSI again based on that alone?

easyrider · 21st May 2016, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by NirK

What?

I dont think you can step up within a gen..

Devious · 21st May 2016, 15:35

I voted MSI as they were my last 2 cards I bought new, a GTX 970 then a GTX 980ti. Both were faultless, with quiet cooling even with high fan speeds. They also looked awesome and sort of matched my case theme inside (red/black) which helped.

I wanted to vote EVGA because of the guest warranty but I remember the reviews of the initial cooling on either the 970 or 980ti being sub-par (i cant remember which) with the heat-sink missing the GPU.

Ive also just acquired an EVGA GTX 970 SSC to put me on until my next big purchase and the ACX 2.0 cooler is a whiny biatch compared to the quiet MSI cooling I had before.

easyrider · 21st May 2016, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devious

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Ive also just acquired an EVGA GTX 970 SSC to put me on until my next big purchase and the ACX 2.0 cooler is a whiny biatch compared to the quiet MSI cooling I had before.

how much?

bayo000 · 21st May 2016, 16:46

Hybrid EVGA for me. Though I'm about to buy a freesync monitor so I might end up getting AMD card

Evian · 21st May 2016, 16:58

Well I have a 780 from Gigabyte which is a windforce, It has some coil noise in certain games, So It's going to be MSI or EVGA, Preferably MSI as I have a red build.

NirK · 21st May 2016, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyrider

I dont think you can step up within a gen..

What do you mean by that?

Do you mean you cannot step up to the same card with a different cooler? EG. EVGA 1080 FE > EVGA 1080 classified

easyrider · 21st May 2016, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by NirK

What do you mean by that?

Do you mean you cannot step up to the same card with a different cooler? EG. EVGA 1080 FE > EVGA 1080 classified

yep

Devious · 21st May 2016, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyrider

how much?

£150 inc hand delivered to my house and I installed.

MrMD · 21st May 2016, 18:00

If 1070 is decent and not overpriced i will get an MSI Twin forzr card.Assuming the design is similar to the 900 series,under the cooler they have a faceplate across the pcb covering the memory,aswell as separate heatsinks on the VRMS.

Makes it super easy to throw an ek thermosphere block on them and then your good to go

andybird123 · 21st May 2016, 18:39

Evga do sometimes allow same GPU upgrades but you have to keep an eye on the step up page to see when/if the card you want becomes available.

Now is much too early for a potential 1080ti step up

I am tempted by EVGA because of their stance on water blocks, because although some of the others say they allow it, they also then put warranty void stickers on screws like both MSI and Asus, which puts me off at this point

15th May 2016, 01:42	#1
easyrider Caporegime Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Here there and everywhere Posts: 32,822	Which brand of 1080 / 1070 will you buy? What 1080 \ 1070 card will you be buying? Also post your reasoning for your choice? For example EVGA (step up program) Asus (UK warranty) Etc Transferable warranty is just EVGA is it not?
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15th May 2016, 07:19	#2
RanxZy Wise Guy Joined: Jun 2009 Location: South London Posts: 1,909	EVGA have the best warranty service AFAIK. I thought Gigabyte allowed this too but I don't think it's the case. They have a strange system of starting the warranty from the manufacture date also. Very difficult to get clear, up to date, black and white terms of the warranty from almost all partners actually, which is a travesty for consumers. EVGA are one of the few that let you know where you stand.
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21st May 2016, 12:19	#4
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21st May 2016, 12:47	#7
Radox-0 Wise Guy Joined: Mar 2015 Location: Earth Posts: 1,200	EVGA if I cave and go reference design, as I do like their warranty and is who all my recent cards have been with bar my AMD Fiji cards. If aftermarket not sure, not EVGA however. Found their normal ACX 2.0 cooler to be meh at best. MSI's Twin Frozer was far nicer IMO as was Gigabytes entry. But see what they produce this time.
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21st May 2016, 13:25	#8
AWPC Sgarrista Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,609	What about Nvidia they are selling direct to the public as well!
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View Poll Results: Which brand of 1080 / 1070 will you buy?
EVGA	170	48.57%
Asus	29	8.29%
Gigabyte	29	8.29%
Zotac	15	4.29%
Gainward	5	1.43%
Inno3D	9	2.57%
KFA2	8	2.29%
MSI	56	16.00%
OCUK Value	15	4.29%
Palit	14	4.00%
Voters: 350. You may not vote on this poll

21st May 2016, 12:11	#3
easyrider Caporegime Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Here there and everywhere Posts: 32,822	Cheers Can the mods please add a POLL and change the title please? What 1070\ 1080 card will you be buying? EVGA Asus Gigabyte Zotac Gainward Inno3D KFA2 MSI OCUK Value Palit

21st May 2016, 12:44	#6
Jono8 Capodecina Joined: May 2007 Location: Surrey Posts: 23,722	I might be tempted by a half decent custom 1080 if one can be had for around ~£500. Otherwise I'm out. Quite pleased with my 980 MSI gaming. The cooler is great so I might possibly go with that again.

21st May 2016, 13:29	#9
NirK Mobster Joined: Jun 2012 Location: UK Posts: 3,061	I am not sure that getting EVGA then waiting for step up will work eg. get EVGA reference then step up to custom card like classified... Looking at their current step up program, they do not seem to have anything above a normal ACX 2.0 980ti in the step up program. Would be good if you could get EVGA reference then step up to one of the better cards when they are out.
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21st May 2016, 13:32	#10
RavenXXX2 Capodecina Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North West Posts: 14,918	EVGA.

21st May 2016, 13:33	#11
Drojman Hitman Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Cornwall Posts: 533	Definitely interested in the results of this. I had an MSI Titan X which was fine, but when I sent it off for RMA it took the entire 28 day period to get back to me. It was a new Titan which was nice, but that's a long time for it to be gone and I had 0 status updates on how it was during the time period.
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21st May 2016, 13:42	#13
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21st May 2016, 13:47	#14
CAT-THE-FIFTH Capodecina Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 13,064	Gigabyte has UK based RMA,and they even have an OcUK forum rep.

21st May 2016, 14:38	#16
Davanius Hitman Joined: May 2012 Posts: 572	If the competition doesn't step up and the 1070 is good and priced well, then it's a EVGA for me. Will wait for a ftw card as the 980 ti ftw was my dream card.
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21st May 2016, 14:45	#19
billysielu Sgarrista Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 7,872	Asus - acoustics
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21st May 2016, 14:46	#20
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21st May 2016, 15:35	#22
Devious Mobster Joined: Dec 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,626	I voted MSI as they were my last 2 cards I bought new, a GTX 970 then a GTX 980ti. Both were faultless, with quiet cooling even with high fan speeds. They also looked awesome and sort of matched my case theme inside (red/black) which helped. I wanted to vote EVGA because of the guest warranty but I remember the reviews of the initial cooling on either the 970 or 980ti being sub-par (i cant remember which) with the heat-sink missing the GPU. Ive also just acquired an EVGA GTX 970 SSC to put me on until my next big purchase and the ACX 2.0 cooler is a whiny biatch compared to the quiet MSI cooling I had before.

21st May 2016, 16:46	#24
bayo000 Wise Guy Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,371	Hybrid EVGA for me. Though I'm about to buy a freesync monitor so I might end up getting AMD card
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21st May 2016, 16:58	#25
Evian Wise Guy Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,032	Well I have a 780 from Gigabyte which is a windforce, It has some coil noise in certain games, So It's going to be MSI or EVGA, Preferably MSI as I have a red build.
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21st May 2016, 18:00	#29
MrMD Wise Guy Joined: Sep 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,547	If 1070 is decent and not overpriced i will get an MSI Twin forzr card.Assuming the design is similar to the 900 series,under the cooler they have a faceplate across the pcb covering the memory,aswell as separate heatsinks on the VRMS. Makes it super easy to throw an ek thermosphere block on them and then your good to go
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21st May 2016, 18:39	#30
andybird123 Sgarrista Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 9,119	Evga do sometimes allow same GPU upgrades but you have to keep an eye on the step up page to see when/if the card you want becomes available. Now is much too early for a potential 1080ti step up I am tempted by EVGA because of their stance on water blocks, because although some of the others say they allow it, they also then put warranty void stickers on screws like both MSI and Asus, which puts me off at this point
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