Choosing between a few 4090 models...

[harmattan]

I had a Gigabyte 4090 Gaming OC go caput last week. Not sure what the issue was, but much troubleshooting on my side (and reseller) determined it wasn't any of the usual culprits. This reseller has now offered instead of waiting for RMA repair, they can replace my card with one of the following (I'm a long-time volume buyer and fully understand I'm getting privileged treatment here):

Gigabyte Auros Master
PNY Verto Epic-X
Gigabyte Waterforce
Asus ROG Strix
MSI Suprim X

For those who have experience, which of these models would you go for? Any of them should work with my case and PSU. I'll likely sell it later this year when 5090 comes, so value retention is a (subtle) concern.

 

[heatonpkmassive]

I'd probably choose the Asus option out of that lot.

 

[harmattan]

I'd probably choose the Asus option out of that lot.

I was thinking that as well, but the Waterforce is tempting due to its 1.5-slot profile which would allow access my bottom PCI-E again (which in all the years AGP/PCI slots have existed I never thought would be a problem...). But then again, it's watercooled so one more potential point of failure.

 

[Glanza]

ROG Strix

 

[momo56]

Strix is the best out of the lot. 2 HDMI ports so will have better resale value when 5090s come.

 

[heatonpkmassive]

I was thinking that as well, but the Waterforce is tempting due to its 1.5-slot profile which would allow access my bottom PCI-E again (which in all the years AGP/PCI slots have existed I never thought would be a problem...). But then again, it's watercooled so one more potential point of failure.

But, it's a Gigabyte piece of hardware...

 

[HoneyBadger]

But, it's a Gigabyte piece of hardware...

I was very impressed with Gigabyte recently. My 2 year old 12GB 3080Ti died, and they replaced it with a 16Gb 4080 Super.

 

[harmattan]

I was very impressed with Gigabyte recently. My 2 year old 12GB 3080Ti died, and they replaced it with a 16Gb 4080 Super.

I've had the same experience with quality and service from Gigabyte and Asus over the years: decent to mediocre. The only exceptions/caveates have been 1) Asus laptop QA is garbage, 2) Gigabyte mobo QA is similarly garbage. Powercolor and (formerly) EVGA were they only two AIBs that I recall going above and beyond.

I've gone with the Strix as I figure, even if any performance benefit is super marginal on these models, resale value will be higher than the others. My main reservation is I really don't want to support Asus considering the proof they are systematically scamming people on RMAs, but my reseller already has the card in hand i.e. I'm not paying for it.

 

[heatonpkmassive]

I was very impressed with Gigabyte recently. My 2 year old 12GB 3080Ti died, and they replaced it with a 16Gb 4080 Super.

That's good service. But my point was more the fact that I've had a few pieces of their hardware in recent years with several failures. So they're off my list.

 

[Deluxe1]

I have the Asus TUF and the build quality is great.

 

[Gray2233]

The Asus model will probably have better resale, but their CS should you need it is hot garbage bordering on a scam.

 

[Tetras]

Glad to see there's been a good experience, but they seem like they're all dodgy, tbh.

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[heatonpkmassive]

Glad to see there's been a good experience, but they seem like they're all dodgy, tbh.

Gigabyte GPU warranty is a SCAM

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I will never buy their hardware again due to so many faults in recent years. It got that bad their rep mysteriously disappeared off here.

@GIGA-Man You still alive blud?

 

[Dreadi]

Suprim x for me.
The pump out I have seen on two strix cards would put me off them, plus the numerous accounts of it online

 

[AgedIdiot]

I would have gone for the Asus myself.

I would not go with a watercooled card - unless you have no intention of selling it later.

Who else misses EVGA ?

 

[Kelt]

4090 FE FTW

 

[rare]

I would probably take the strix personally

 

[Vinno]

Strix for me.

 

[VonScar]

Strix, it s looks really good in a case. It's has that resale value, because for some reason people want Strix cards.

Gigabyte software is also not very good.

MSI Suprim X, great cooling but questionable PCB's?

 

[harmattan]

Strix, it s looks really good in a case. It's has that resale value, because for some reason people want Strix cards.

Gigabyte software is also not very good.

MSI Suprim X, great cooling but questionable PCB's?

I went with the Strix. It OCs about the same as my former Gigabyte Gaming, but runs exceedingly cooler and quieter. I haven't seen it go above 58c, even after long gaming sessions.