Yeah already did that for the new card. Removed all AMD and Nvdia drivers.

Even in Geforce experience it is asking me to set low settings for optimal performance with dayz. FFS I think my gtx 760 asked me to set higher settings.

AB shows GPU utilisation is less than 30% for DayZ and the load doesn't even try to hit higher than 1200mhz. I really don't understand... The temps are lower than 50 all the time because the card isnt even trying to work hard.

For example in CS:GO and Insurgency which are both Source based, everything is running Max and the GPU load and utilisation is all high.

This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Nov 2 2014, 06:46 AM

The 970 for best bang for the buck. I weigh this option as well before making my purchase and also asked for advice here. Couldn't bring myself to blow 100% more of my budget for 20-30% more performance. And mainly I only game in 1080p at 60hz, it made even less sense. I rather blow the additional funds into a kickass monitor to take advantage of my 970.

If I rally wanted to blow money, I rather wait for the 980 Ti if it comes with 8GB rams.

This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Nov 5 2014, 08:20 PM

I bought the Palit GTX 970 Jetstream (cheapest with 2 fans). Thank God no coil whine and the fan is really quiet unless it's spinning above 70%. Surfing web or just idling, the fans do not run at all unless I start up my MSI Afterburner which has some minimum fan speed I set up.

To be honest, I'm new to this "no fan running" while idling and I'm always nervous the fan will not start in time when I start gaming. Which is why I always set my MSI Afterburner profile to start the fans when the temps are 40°C instead of the default 60°C I believe.

Overall I love the card but I really despise GeForce Experience app. If only I can separate the Shadowplay component from it, it would be ideal.

However, be aware that the new 900 cards, SLI is really not ideal at the moment. Check out the GeForce forums at all the frustrated posts of SLI users. Also it seems a lot of cards including those from higher end card manufacturers are suffering from coil whine issues. Make sure you go through them to filter which card you think you will have less problems with.

It's still not perfect yet and the drivers really need some more work. So far only 3 drivers has been released since the cards introduction. If you try to install old drivers (pre 344.11), it will not recognize your card.

This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Nov 5 2014, 10:33 PM

According to SG distributor, early adopters don't get anything other than the Phantasy Star code. It was previously under NDA so they couldn't say when it was going to launch.

Tempted to buy another GTX 970 to replace my 280x. Price today in SG very good.

SGD 404 for http://www.lazada.sg/zotac-geforce-gtx-970...dr5-126752.html

SGD 449 for http://www.lazada.sg/palit-geforce-gtx-970...i-e-120058.html

Both have to buy with Mastercard to enjoy another 10% off to get the price.

Wow didn't know this exists in MY.

http://www.lazada.com.my/micro-star-nvidia...d5t-870896.html

Now tempted to get the MSI Tiger. Price is ok I guess but surprisingly can't find reviews easily online.

Want to ask, how is the warranty? Covered by MSI or did Jayacom import themselves?

Oh I thought you bought from Lazada.

Just for your info,

Lazada Malaysia for Mastercard promo 10% off on Mondays.

Can get GTX 970 - 10%. Not sure how it compares to local prices though but in SG it is totally worth it compared to shops.

http://www.lazada.com.my/micro-star-nvidia...d5t-870896.html

Get MSI standard GTX 970 for RM1141 after discount 10%.

This post has been edited by Skidd Chung: Dec 29 2014, 05:38 PM