I'm in the process of building my new PC and have decided to go with the RTX 5070 Ti. I'm looking for recommendations on the best brand or model that offers a good balance of price and quality. If you have any other suggestions or considerations, I'm all ears! Thanks for your help!
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I'd skip Gainward and Palit—the fan motors can be super annoying. I opted for the MSI Gaming Trio, which is a bit pricier than some other questionable models, but it’s been great.
Go for the cheapest one; the premium ones just aren't worth it unless it's a top-tier model like the 5080.
Honestly, Gigabyte is at the bottom of my list!
I'm stunned at how many responses I got so quickly. Thanks, everyone, for your insights!
Went for the Palit Gaming Pro too, subtle lighting, and definitely the cheapest option—so far so good!
Avoid the Eagle model if you can; the fan noise is pretty annoying despite not being super loud—it has this irritating whine.
I’d recommend the PNY model without RGB. It’s almost always at MSRP, especially at Best Buy in the US.
Not a problem! I avoid RGB components altogether.
You might want to consider PNY or Zotac; they're both underrated options. Personally, I’d avoid Gigabyte due to some issues I've seen with thermal paste. Typically, it's recommended to go with the cheapest option, but it’s worth noting that the more expensive 5070 Ti models can cost close to the cheaper AIB or Founders Edition 5080. Why not just opt for the 5080 for a bit more if that's the case?
I’d prefer a balance between quality and performance. Can you explain more about what you mean by AIB or FE?
In Canada, the 5080 can be significantly more expensive—like 50% more than the 5070 Ti.
I went with MSI since it was the cheapest and I've had zero problems. Focus more on value and price rather than brand.
I've got the Asus TUF Gaming 5070. It's not the TI, but I trust Asus products. They seem reliable overall.
What's your ranking? 1. Asus 2. ... 900. Gigabyte 😉
I picked the Palit Gaming Pro. It's large and has excellent cooling! So far, I’m thrilled with it.
I chose the Zotac 5070 Ti Solid Core OC for my ITX case. It's pricier, but I'm really happy with it—though it's tough to find.
I’ll definitely keep that in mind.