brand/model GPU

[juliocutscheck]

GTX 970 for gaming 1080p: (America/USA/amazon+microcenter)

MSI 4G
Gigabyte G1
ASUS StriX
EVGA
Other

Best deal I've found on each of these cards is $320 + Witcher code, which is basically $260 gpu + $60 game if you consider rebates,etc.

read a lot that gigabyte g1 was louder than most and not as good customer service. Considering that I will be running stock speeds, I was thinking MSI is best choice (smaller, quieter, good cooling and customer support is average). I've done a lot of research on most but wanted to get some final opinions before I purchase. Too tired to post more at the moment.

Agree? Disagree? What would you choose (for same price/performance)?

 

[desprado]

MSI................

 

[snorge]

What are the advantages of the MSI models most people are so quick to recommend over this EVGA?

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-3975-KR

I am trying to decide what model to get as well and I've always liked EVGA products.

 

[juliocutscheck]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop

people like how it looks, which I don't really care about.

However, apparently this MSI has a good size, cooler, quietness, which is super important. Most people recommend the Gigabyte G1 unless you don't like the noise.

Also, this one is only ~320$ with rebates AND a free witcher 3 code for when the game comes out.