Which would be better? Asus or EVGA

[computerbuildin]

They both come with a free game, both are $200 and they both are the GTX 560, *NOT* ti version, just the GTX 560 superclocked. Look at them both, Here is some details.

EVGA
Has 1 fan, rectangalish(dont know how I would spell that) design
power connector is sideways, better for cable management, not a huge difference.

ASUS
Has 2 fans, this design is a bit different, the 2 fans, are a little bigger than the evga one, power connector is up.

I know I know, WAOAH DOUDE, HUUGE DIFFERENCES HAR. But im wondering if anyone has had them, if there would be a difference in performance, then again, the asus has 2 fans. Im not the one whos also wants a COMPLETELY silent computer, just looking for something a little quiet. :biggrin: also if anyone has ever had problems with either one, tell me. Im still going to get it, just between asus and evga

*edit* keep in mind, there is like 3 different versions, this is the *superclocked* gtx 560

 

[cmdrdredd]

EVGA has warranty advantage (lifetime on models ending with AR part number)

ASUS has advantage in cooling and perhaps overclocking

Which is more important to you?

 

[3DVagabond]

Can you post links to the particular cards you are comparing.

 

[computerbuildin]

Id like to have some cooling and better overclocked experience, i can just buy a warranty. Here is the asus one, if these arent good enough go to the website and search the graphics cards. Gtx 560
Asus. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121446

Evga. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130661

 

[tweakboy]

Go with the one that will be quieter. gl

 

[computerbuildin]

Which you think would be theeee evga?

 

[3DVagabond]

Id like to have some cooling and better overclocked experience, i can just buy a warranty. Here is the asus one, if these arent good enough go to the website and search the graphics cards. Gtx 560
Asus. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121446

Evga. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130661

Looking at the 2 cards from the back the Asus seems to have the superior PCB. It also has the better cooler and it's $12AR cheaper counting shipping. For those reasons I'd get the Asus.

 

[computerbuildin]

Originally i was going to get the asus anyway, but then it got out of stock etc. now its back in. I dont care about noise. Only care about noise if its the wrong noise that it is supposed to make then i dont like it. But the asus seems like itd be good soo, im going with it.

 

[lkkgg72200812]

take a look at gigabyte's 560. I like it for his two big, quiet fans and good heat dissipation

 

[chin311]

Id like to have some cooling and better overclocked experience, i can just buy a warranty. Here is the asus one, if these arent good enough go to the website and search the graphics cards. Gtx 560
Asus. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121446

Evga. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130661

I just ordered that ASUS 560 as well, should go well in my new system im building, i5 2500/8gb/z68 ..

my antec 520w should handle it right? its got 40a on the 12v

 

[Rob47]

Originally i was going to get the asus anyway, but then it got out of stock etc. now its back in. I dont care about noise. Only care about noise if its the wrong noise that it is supposed to make then i dont like it. But the asus seems like itd be good soo, im going with it.

I'm going with an Asus 570, it's cooler and overclocks better than the EVGA and it's cheaper.

 

[mrjoltcola]

Keep in mind, resale on EVGA might not be as good since their warranties don't transfer, whereas ASUS, MSI and XFX do.

Since I own both, I can tell you the ASUS is the superior card by far. More advanced engineering and cooler running in the case of the DirectCUII cards. Once you hold them both in your hands you know.

EVGA is great marketing their cards and churning out 30 different versions with different clocks and warranties, and at least they know how to meet demand with supply, ASUS is often out of stock (wonder why) but in the end, EVGA cards are cheaply made, the warranty stickers flake off with a gentle breeze, and the warranties don't transfer. Watch the For Sale forums and see how much faster used ASUS, MSI and XFX cards move than used EVGA.

If and only if you'll be the only owner, ever, EVGA lifetime warranty is better than ASUS, but you'll pay for that model.

 

[nenforcer]

I have been exclusively an EVGA customer the past 9 years, almost 10, since 2002.

I have only had to RMA twice, the first being a 128MB DDR Geforce 4 Ti 4200 w/AGP 8x which turned into a 128MB DDR Geforce FX 5600 XT w/ AGP 8x.

The second time was an EVGA 9800 GT 512MB GDDR3 Green which got hotter than any other video card I've ever owned.

They sent me another 9800 GT which started to exhibit the same issues as the first card after only a couple of days so I didn't bother sending it in again for another RMA.

I purchased my first ASUS Geforce GTX 460 768MB Direct CU II and couldn't be happier. I got a $30 rebate and not only is the card cooler but it has an impressive custom build. This card has the 2 fans and proper cooling along with heatpipes so that I don't think I'll ever have any fatigue issues like I would eventually with EVGA. You need their lifetime warranty because the cards don't appear to be built to last.

 

[mosox]

HD 6870:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102955

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150521