Which 570?

[DarkXavier]

After trying out a GTX 560 Ti in my new build I decided to send it back. I think a 570 would be a better choice.

I have these 3 in mind:


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-086-GI&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1010

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-129-MS&tool=3

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-150-EA&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1010

Which is best?

 

[Ghuraba]

I like the MSI, was even better value a few weeks ago at £252. It might have the best cooling solution too.

 

[Cleeecooo]

They're all good.

I'd rule the EVGA one out if you're at 1080p

Then flip a coin between B and MSI

 

[DarkXavier]

So even BF3 at 1080p will be okay with 1280mb of Vram?

 

[dansew123]

Yes

 

[Randomface74]

You want a custom cooler so it's cooler and quieter than stock.
You sacrifice those benefits if you get a card with a big overclock.
So choose a card with a custom cooler and little/no overclock.

e.g. the Phantom

 

[VonScar]

I got the MSI on Friday, it kicks sand in my old SLI set up, less heat, less noise, and its lighter then stock cooler too.

Its a quality GPU in my opinion, but I hear the Gigabyte version is good.

 

[JayyCee]

Out of those 3 I think it would be a toss up between the Gigabyte and the Msi since they have custom coolers and a slight OC where the EVGA has a reference cooler.

 

[iB CoMpL3XiTy]

My GTX570's hit 1280MB in the BF3 Beta @ 1080P maxed out. If I was buying today I'd pick the 2.5GB model

 

[BISH422]

slightly off topic, but do games just use as much vram thats available??

 

[VaderDSL]

slightly off topic, but do games just use as much vram thats available??

I think it's mainly down to textures/resolution and perhaps AA?

The more stuff at higher res = more VRAM usage potentially?

 

[iB CoMpL3XiTy]

slightly off topic, but do games just use as much vram thats available??

No