I think the highest range cards will be around that price. Zotac Amp! Extreme and MSI is selling 1499.

Ya, am also looking at Palit Jetstream. Been waiting for a review on this and also the Gainward Phantom version. sigh... no people interested to do review on them. >_<

Anyway, here's a list of reviews for 970 & 980
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviewdb/Graphi...NVIDIA/GTX-970/

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviewdb/Graphi...NVIDIA/GTX-980/

The only thing that's holding me back on that Gigabyte card is the length.
L=312mm, W=129mm, H=43mm

312mm... can't fit my CM690-II

T_T

Nice! Never thought Asus is selling their stuffs cheaper than other brands.

Anyway, here's Palit 970 Jetstream review by KitGuru
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-...ream-oc-review/

This post has been edited by antaras: Sep 24 2014, 01:55 PM

Or you can try the Asus Strix version? The only red section is the eyes(center of the fan)... also come in a nice back plate and only around 280mm in length. Best is RM1399 only.

Compuzone as mentioned in their FB page.

I think we won't feel any difference between them since mostly only a few fps. I think the factor for us would be price, design and warranty.

uh ohhh... Zotac 970 coil whine...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGRXAOxkn9M

P.O.I.S.O.N. >_<

It's fake la... No SLI?

Holy crap! Manli GPU. Hohoho... Still remember my very first gpu... 8800GT.

Anyway, here's more information on the link from infernoaswen... https://www.sycom.co.jp/parts_detail/pci_exp_hydro.htm

This post has been edited by antaras: Sep 30 2014, 09:42 AM

fuahhhh... Asus 970 Strix must be selling very well... Everyone also out of stock. T_T

hahaha... come... my motivation is through the roof right now! Let me help you install it in my com. hehehe...

airpak-express... Y U NO COME YET?! I'm waiting for my long overdue upgrade... T_T

I guess I won't get to try out my new card this long weekend... sigh...

Finally got my Asus 970 Strix today. Now I just fell like leaving office right away! hahaha... The card is a bloody beauty. Maybe perhaps it's because of my long long overdue update. My GTX460 DCU can finally rest now.

This post has been edited by antaras: Oct 7 2014, 05:31 PM

The Asus Strix 970 in my case now. Was looking to get the G1 Gaming but the card is too long and couldn't fit my casing. Nonetheless, am very happy with the one i have right now.



Those wanted to know, around 2.5cm left before touching the HDD cage.

The Strix is 279mm & the G1 Gaming is 312mm.

The max vga length for CM 690 II - 304mm

This post has been edited by antaras: Oct 9 2014, 11:54 AM

Yup, it's most probably the LITE version
http://videocardz.com/52922/msi-geforce-gt...in-lite-edition

Actually the fan facing inside is better for exhausting hot air. The fan is sucking the hot air from the GPU and exhausting it out the rear.

Anyway, it's always better to keep a tidy cabling route. Then you should add some exhaust fan up top. Hot air raise up. So, adding a couple of fans there will help.

Not sure is it because of MSI skipping on the back plate. So far my Strix 970 is holding nicely.

This post has been edited by antaras: Oct 21 2014, 03:36 PM

I think there's nothing much you can do with the sagging issue. I old card 460 was much smaller and lighter then current gen card and it too sag.

Here're 2 reviews on the Gainward card if you are interested in...

http://www.eteknix.com/gainward-phantom-ge...cs-card-review/
http://www.techspot.com/review/898-geforce...-sli-4k-gaming/

Considered it before I bought the Asus Strix variant. The design and the lack of back-plate is a put off for me.