I'm looking to upgrade from my RTX 2070 and I've recently returned a TUF 5070 Ti because it had coil whine issues. Now I'm considering my next choice and would love some advice on whether I should go for the Gigabyte Gaming OC, MSI Vanguard, or Zotac AMP 5070 Ti. Any recommendations?
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If you’re considering performance, the Zotac model is reportedly better than the Gigabyte OC. Also, keep in mind the thermal paste issues with Gigabyte, which is why I’d steer clear of that one. If Zotac is cheaper, that's definitely the way to go! Vanquard is solid too, can't go wrong there.
Just buy whichever one appeals to you the most. They’re all pretty close in performance. You won’t go wrong choosing based on your personal preference!
Between MSI and Zotac, I'd lean toward one of those. I'm just not a fan of Gigabyte cards, to be honest. But remember, fan noise or coil whine can pop up with any card, so keeping that in mind might help with your decision.
Honestly, if I were you, I'd just go for the cheapest option available. The 5070 Ti Epic X is priced at about $850 on Amazon, and users are saying it performs better than the TUF that you returned for $999. Just something to think about!
I totally get returning for a refund instead of waiting for a replacement! But I’ve heard mixed things about the Epic X, like some folks mentioning pump-out and fan noise issues.