GPU question

anthanator2

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i'm not the most knowledgeable on PC parts at the minute (learning as i go before doing my first build) but when looking at potential builds i keep noticing there is so many different versions of the same GPU (such as multiple different GTX 1080's )

what is the difference between all the different models of the graphics card and is there any pitfalls when picking between them?
 
The difference between them is cooling, clock speed and appearance.

Reference cards are all the same regardless of the manufacturer.

Normally what happens is Nvidia (and AMD) initially release a reference model with a blower cooler (single fan that exhausts hot air out of the case). Shortly after manufacturers put their own spin on the reference model, some simply "upgrade" the cooling, others overclock, and others re-design the PCB and upgrade the power phases etc for better overclocking.

Once you've narrowed down which GPU you want, the specific one you want is going to come down to your personal needs, you might be going for a specific colour theme, need a quiet model, or want to go balls out on an overclock.
 
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mickyflinn said:
a lot of people consider warranty and manufacturere such as gigabyte which are uk rma.
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Yeah I forgot to mention that, some manufacturers are also known to have better customer service than others such as EVGA being known to be good, and the likes of ASUS not being that great.

Ultimately I choose to buy from a decent retailer as for the first 12 months I'd prefer the retailer to exchange/refund the card. SOme retailers will fob you off to the manufacturer after 30 days if there's an issue.
 
Another quick one, what is SLI?
I understand that it allows multiple GPU's but that is as far as my knowledge goes. Is this a form of future proofing to allow more graphics capability in the future? Or is it something that would be needed now for certain things?
 
Avoid SLi, rule of thumb, go with the single most expensive card you can afford.. within. Reason. I.e buying. £2700 Nvidia titan for a 1080p screen and no intension of doing AI stuff :)

For me personally it's gtx 1060 for 1080p/60hz
Gtx 1070 for 1080p 144hz / 1440p 60hz
Gtx 1070ti /gtx 1080 for 1440p 144hz
And then 1080ti for 1440p/ ultra wide/4k and the kitchen sink
 
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