I'm thinking about buying a 5070 Ti graphics card soon because I anticipate that prices might rise significantly due to ongoing memory supply issues. I've looked into various options, but I'm a bit confused on which brand to choose. I'm limited by the size of my Torrent Compact case, which can only fit cards up to 330mm. Here are the models I'm considering:
- Zotac Gaming Solid SFF for €767
- Inno3D X3 for €774
- Gigabyte Windforce SFF for €794
- Asus Prime OC for €803
- PNY Triple Fan, which is risky at €809 and 329mm.
With the prices and performance in mind, I'm leaning towards either Zotac or Inno3D, but I have some interest in PNY and Asus as well. Is it worth going with Zotac or Inno3D, or should I stick with Asus for better build quality and resale value? Any insights would be appreciated!
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Just wondering, how much does the 9070 XT cost? That could be another option if you consider AMD.
If you're looking at the PNY model, one upside is its larger cooler, which can help with thermals, but if it doesn't fit, then definitely look at the Asus Prime instead. I’ve heard mixed reviews about Zotac, especially regarding warranty issues, although many users say their performance is solid. Asus and PNY have a good reputation, while there have been some concerns around thermal paste in Gigabyte cards that seem to have been fixed in recent batches. Honestly, any of these cards would perform well overall since they all meet Nvidia's specs.
Just so you know, Asus and Gigabyte coolers don't do great in terms of noise, particularly at higher temps. The MSI Suprim is a lot quieter than both Asus models, and Gigabyte tends to have less coil whine based on various tests. If noise matters to you, just keep that in mind!
The PNY Triple Fan is actually 300mm, which might help with cooling over the Asus option. It’s a bit of a toss-up because the Asus has dual BIOS, while PNY has a slightly higher clock speed out of the box. They should be quite similar overall, though.
The Asus 5070 Ti I’m looking at is €789 with shipping. The Asrock 9070 XT is about €632, and the Sapphire Pulse variant I considered is around €635. A few days ago, it was even cheaper at €599. But honestly, I’m a bit hesitant about the 9070 XT because I’m so used to the benefits of Nvidia's features, especially DLSS, that it's tough to switch back. The price difference makes it hard to go back to AMD for less performance too!