Thinking of upgrading
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jamesriley94
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I'd probably still say go for a 670 tbh. I think a 660ti will perform better than your current setup, but a 670 would just be a little better 
I'd probably still say go for a 670 tbh. I think a 660ti will perform better than your current setup, but a 670 would just be a little better
So a 670 would be a nice upgrade over SLI 460s and worth the extra £50+ over a 660ti?
yassarikhan786
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Yes a 670 would be very nice dude
Yes a 670 would be very nice dude
Heard the EVGA 670s are pretty much the best. Is that correct?
jamesriley94
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Not really. Only if you plan on watercooling. If you dont, get a non-reference card like a KFA2, Gigabyte Windforce or ASUS DCII
seumasbeathan
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+1 For the KFA2 or Windforce, Not seen much DCII
yassarikhan786
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Grab a none ref one as mentioned above if you're not likely to water cool in the future
NRG!
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670
(660ti pricing is cack (uk))
Quickest warranty turnarounds (uk):
kfa2
gigabyte
ok turnarounds
msi
evga
slower turnarounds
everyone else
Watercooling:
You'd want a ref 670 or a ref 680pcb 670, unless there is a fullcover block for your custom pcb or you are willing to use core only blocks with heatsinks.
Cooler removed:
evga = retain warranty
msi = retain warranty
kfa2 = i don't know
gigabyte = i don't know
asus = i don't know
budget brands (club3d/inno3d/pov/palit/gainward/etc) = warranty void
Overclocking:
Mostly pot luck
Cards with better thermals / power delivery may help. MSI power edition is the only 670 that can be overvolted on the core, pll and mem, which may help.
Best thermals/acoustics
gigabyte windforce
msi twinfrozr iv
asus DCII
Are all very good.The ref 670 cooler is rubbishas it growls. The evga 670 ftw has the ref 680 cooler which is much better.
There's a starting point for you
(660ti pricing is cack (uk))
Quickest warranty turnarounds (uk):
kfa2
gigabyte
ok turnarounds
msi
evga
slower turnarounds
everyone else
Watercooling:
You'd want a ref 670 or a ref 680pcb 670, unless there is a fullcover block for your custom pcb or you are willing to use core only blocks with heatsinks.
Cooler removed:
evga = retain warranty
msi = retain warranty
kfa2 = i don't know
gigabyte = i don't know
asus = i don't know
budget brands (club3d/inno3d/pov/palit/gainward/etc) = warranty void
Overclocking:
Mostly pot luck
Cards with better thermals / power delivery may help. MSI power edition is the only 670 that can be overvolted on the core, pll and mem, which may help.
Best thermals/acoustics
gigabyte windforce
msi twinfrozr iv
asus DCII
Are all very good.The ref 670 cooler is rubbishas it growls. The evga 670 ftw has the ref 680 cooler which is much better.
There's a starting point for you
jamesriley94
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Any reason the KFA2 isnt in the best thermals/acoustics category? Mine keeps it under 65/70 degrees under load with the fans locked to 30% so it's inaudible.
As for the warranty if you remove the cooler on the KFA2, I have no idea either - but since no one makes waterblocks - or even has any plans to for the kfa2 670, you shouldnt really need to.
As for the warranty if you remove the cooler on the KFA2, I have no idea either - but since no one makes waterblocks - or even has any plans to for the kfa2 670, you shouldnt really need to.
NRG!
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I just left it out because I'm not sure about it. I'd guess it's fine as 600 series doesn't make much heat anyway..
For cooler removal, you might want to to give it a better clean or re-apply tim, or maybe use a core only block.
Interesting note for kfa2 uk customers, they took over BFGs uk rma centers (hence good rma turnaround).
For cooler removal, you might want to to give it a better clean or re-apply tim, or maybe use a core only block.
Interesting note for kfa2 uk customers, they took over BFGs uk rma centers (hence good rma turnaround).
jamesriley94
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Suppose so for cleaning yeh. I wouldnt bother with the core only block though.
I cant see people wanting to remove the cooler for cleaning much before 2 years anyway, at which point if the warranty expires it doesnt make a difference anyway.
I'd just say if you dont plan on watercooling, get whichever is cheapest out of KFA2, Gigabyte Windforce and ASUS DCII.
If you are definitely watercooling, get the EVGA FTW
If there's a possibility of watercoolingin the future, dont get the KFA2, get the Windforce as you can fit a 680 block to it - but the cooler will be quiet enough and well performing enough anyway so it isnt gunna be too loud for use.
I cant see people wanting to remove the cooler for cleaning much before 2 years anyway, at which point if the warranty expires it doesnt make a difference anyway.
I'd just say if you dont plan on watercooling, get whichever is cheapest out of KFA2, Gigabyte Windforce and ASUS DCII.
If you are definitely watercooling, get the EVGA FTW
If there's a possibility of watercoolingin the future, dont get the KFA2, get the Windforce as you can fit a 680 block to it - but the cooler will be quiet enough and well performing enough anyway so it isnt gunna be too loud for use.
NRG!
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That's something I missed, warranties. I think evga is 3 years with upgraed options, msi is 3 years etcetc
Yea tbh I wouldn't go with universal blocks either, but some people might.
TBH with one of the locked voltage 670s the gain from watercooling is likely only temps and acoustics.
Yea tbh I wouldn't go with universal blocks either, but some people might.
TBH with one of the locked voltage 670s the gain from watercooling is likely only temps and acoustics.
KING_OF_SAND
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You could also wait to see if there will be a 670 lightning. EK makes water blocks for the msi lightning cards.
