Hey everyone! I'm building my first PC and I'm a bit lost when it comes to picking a GPU. English isn't my first language, so I hope I can communicate my concerns clearly. I've been looking for a 5070ti because it fits my budget and my gaming needs. Trust me, finding an AMD card is nearly impossible without getting ripped off! I have found three models available at MSRP, which is quite rare right now. They are the ASUS PRIME OC, ZOTAC SOLID CORE OC, and GAINWARD PHOENIX V1, all priced similarly. I know folks say these models don't differ much, but it's a significant purchase for me, and I want to make the right choice. I really value low noise as well as performance in terms of power usage and temperature. Aesthetics and size don't matter since I'll choose a case that fits whatever card I get. I've heard that the ASUS card is the quietest and the best overall; is that accurate, or is it just brand popularity talking? Thanks for taking the time to help me out!
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I'm eyeing both the ASUS and Zotac Solid Core too. The Solid Core is about £70 cheaper for me, and it comes with a 5-year warranty, which gives me peace of mind. If the prices are equal, though, I'd go for the ASUS like you're considering.
I have the non-OC version of the Zotac Solid Core on the way, so I can give you a heads up once I've tested it out!
If you're unsure, I'd lean towards the ASUS. It's been tested by a lot of users, and it was one of the few models that released at MSRP, so you can trust its performance. Generally, they should all perform similarly since they have a 3-fan design, but the ASUS tends to have a good reputation.
Alright thanks a lot.
I got the ASUS PRIME OC and love it! It runs cool and quiet, and I can play at 1440p with max settings without any issues (except for a flickering screen, which seems to be a NVIDIA driver issue). Totally satisfied!
Asus is a great choice! Zotac is decent, but it's cheaper, so the quality assurance might not be as good. I haven’t heard much about Gainward, so I’d skip that one.
Alright, thanks a lot.
For that price difference, I would go for that as well. But if both are equal, ASUS appears to be the consensus choice.