670 or 680

[newbieclocker]

Hey guys,

I have recently stumbled across a asus gtx 670 4gb for just under £400. But I have also found a asus gtx 680 2gb for the same price.

Which one should I go for (or an amd alternative)

Thanks.

 

[Masterdeadly]

What monitor are you using ?

 

[whyscotty]

If your gaming at 1920 x 1080 then either a 670 2gb or AMD 7950.

The AMD series offers better value for money, and the general feeling on

this forum is 7950 is the way to go

 

[newbieclocker]

Yes 1920x1080 but surely if I buy a better card I will get better frame rates.

 

[Rusty0611]

Only 5% difference between a 670 and 680. Not worth the price premium.

You don't need a 4GB card either.

 

[McBain]

4GB is "overkill" at that resolution.

Price vs performance suggests a 7950 is the best bet, if it simply has to be Nvidia the 670 2GB.

 

[opethdisciple]

I was going to recommend the Gigabyte WF 670, but this looks equally as good.

my recommendations are done as is, I dont have any experience oc the cards.

Then again the MSI 670 looks lie a smaller PCB?? Only an issue if you want to OC, otherwise my vote goes for the Gigabyte WF 670.

 

[illuz]

Go with the WF 670. You probably won't notice the difference between that and the MSI card, however MSI have had to call some batches back/produced faulty batches of AMD cards recently and also Gigabytes support for the UK is next to none. Also it's a full 680 PCB.

Look up reviews of the WF 670. It's arguably in the top 2 670s out. (Along with ASUS DCII)

 

[shadow_boxer]

Go with the WF 670. You probably won't notice the difference between that and the MSI card, however MSI have had to call some batches back/produced faulty batches of AMD cards recently and also Gigabytes support for the UK is next to none. Also it's a full 680 PCB.

Look up reviews of the WF 670. It's arguably in the top 2 670s out. (Along with ASUS DCII)

Next to none or second to none?

Either of the 670's would be my choice. Gigabyte for the UK based warranty + support unless there's a significant difference in the price.

 

[humbug]

Gigabyte UK support is about as good as it gets.

There is no point in going for the GTX 680 over the GTX 670 and certainly not 4GB over 2GB @ 1080P.

The 7950 also have the same performance as the GTX 670 for less money.

 

[illuz]

Next to none or second to none?

Either of the 670's would be my choice. Gigabyte for the UK based warranty + support unless there's a significant difference in the price.

My bad hehe, was in a rush.

 

[aeyz]

I recommend 670 and 7950