Hi,
I'm looking at what i would build if i had the money, I want to know graphics card i would get the most bang for my buck with I want it to be either an ASUS or EVGA gtx670. It needs to be nvdia because i want to do editing aswell as gaming.
Are you editing exclusively with Adobe After Effects? Because if you are using another program that utilizes OpenCL, AMD would be a much better choice since GCN is much faster at any sort of compute task. Here is a list of OpenCL programs:
http://openclnews.com/apps/filter/search&channel=apps&category=27/
As between the two, depending on the exact EVGA 670, probably the EVGA. Here in the States, most of EVGA cards come with some sort of factory OC and sell for less than ASUS non-OC model, which uses reference clocks. ASUS's DirectCU II is a great cooler, and they also custom design the PCB, power delivery, etc. I'd personally spring for the ASUS, since I know more about them, especially if you are going to be doing any (extra) overclocking.
I will be using photoshop cs6 and a 3d modeling program called cinema 4d mostly, but i will still do vido editing with after effects.
If you are NOT going for a hefty OC, go EVGA, though I know in australia the ASUS cards can be found cheaper than EVGA. Depends on where you're at.
Well it happens that i am in Australia and I have looked around a bit and it appears that they are about the same price. Do you think its worth getting the 4gb version because with the asus 4gb i can also get a free game. Also what would the radeon equivalent be?
Of a 670? Probably the Radeon 7950 (ASUS also has the DirectCU II on Radeons). Again, if your applications can utilize OpenCL (or even DirectCompute), there is more value as well as performance with the 7950. Kepler wasn't designed for compute tasks, where as GCN is a number crunching monster.
I wouldn't invest in 4GB unless you're doing some serious modeling, or gaming across 3 monitors.
It would seem that you would need CUDA, so if you go that route, I'd grab the ASUS DirectCU II GTX 670. It's the same price, and the model EVGA has at that price range also runs reference clocks.
https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=193_1387&vk_sort=1
Is the only thing different between the ormal asus 670 and the oc version the overclock because if so than charging an extra $40 is an absolute rip off!
Hate naive folk... EVGA get some of the highest overclocks out there, i know my own 480 is a stunning overclocker -EVGA SSC
From their high end models, maybe, but we are comparing EVGAs entry level, blower style, mostly reference vs a completely custom card from ASUS, who also holds some of the highest overclocks. Yes, those two are the same price in Australia, and it's a no brainer The only reason why I'm even recommending EVGA at that point is because of warranty and customer service. Card for card, feature per features, the ASUS blows the EVGA out of the water.
Before complaining about "naive folk" try not being an ignorant fan boy.
Yes, which is why I'm recommending the normal version; you can easily OC to the same specs as the OC model and have pretty much identical cards and save a few bucks. However, it should be noted that the overclocked versions are under warranty, where as the normal one, you would technically void your warranty by overclocking, even if it's at the same clocks as the OC'd model. I think that could justify a slight premium, but I am in total agreement that $40 is a rip off.
what do you get with the evga ftw edition?
EVGA put a custom PCB and cooler, though it's still a blower style. I'm generally not a fan (no pun intended) of blower style fans since they are louder, and typically don't cool the GPU as well as other coolers, however they do have the advantage of keeping your case temps cooler since blowers exhaust most of the heat out of the rear. Also, the FTW editions are binned to get the best nvidia chips, and comes with the higher factory OC's in the market.
With the $50 price difference, I'd go for the ASUS DirectCU II (I probably sound like a broken record by now), because that also features a custom PCB, a better performing custom cooler, and I believe a custom power delivery (Digi+ VRM), though I suppose you can't really go wrong with either.
Fanboy of what??
Stupid prick.
"If you are NOT going for a hefty OC, go EVGA"
"EVGA put a custom PCB and cooler, though it's still a blower style. I'm generally not a fan (no pun intended) of blower style fans since they are louder, and typically don't cool the GPU as well as other coolers, however they do have the advantage of keeping your case temps cooler since blowers exhaust most of the heat out of the rear. Also, the FTW editions are binned to get the best nvidia chips, and comes with the higher factory OC's in the market."
Sounds about right, and my words were wrong, not naive, just careless with words, get a clue before opening the mouth.
You are a fanboy and an overall a-hole as well. Maybe you should click on the "My Stuff" button above and re-read your previous posts.
You've got a hard on for Intel and a hard on for nVIDIA and you go around belittling others (you really shouldn't as you degree of knowledge pales in comparison to some of the posters here).
Just saying.
So when i recommend 7950's, and generally never recommend any Nvidia card, that is a hard on for Nvidia??
You are just as dense as some of the other idiot's here, if you cannot see passed sarcasm and proper truth..
If i showed any love for intel, most of it is sarcasm, like when i said get dual Xeon's, you really that simple?
I do not belittle others, i tell the truth, not my problem you have not yet entered the real world.
Disrespectful nub.
Blah blah blah I recommended an AMD card once I swear (amongst the various comments suggesting nVIDIA cards in AMD threads).
"Proper truth".
That appears to be what you call your own subjective opinion... *sigh*.
You don't tell the truth... you try and ram your opinion down other people's throats. There is a difference. Truth doesn't require beligerent/abusive/domineering/authoritarian behaviors as truth speaks for itself.
Just saying.
Sounds about right, and my words were wrong, not naive, just careless with words, get a clue before opening the mouth.
The original card from EVGA in consideration was a reference card:
https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1387&products_id=20210
Reference cards don't handle heavier OC's well compared to a custom card.
Then the OP asked about the FTW edition, which is a different model by EVGA, but is also $50 more.
The only clueless one here is you. Exactly how petty do you have to be to hi-jack a thread to insult some one in the name of EVGA/Nvidia/Intel? Get a life dude.
Ok, i will let you continue with your knowledgeless rant, EVGA cannot OC like other brands, and are dogshit for large overclocks.
I will not even start to show proof that reference cards can OC as high or higher than specifically designed boards.
People tend to go off with their mouth about brands, like XFX run loud and hot, but my R7770 runs whisper quiet and 66c overclocked...
Like talking to a zoo animal.
Guess what batman, i am now belittling you because you asked for it...