Which GTX 560 Ti?

[JesseLactin]

Currently, I'm using an integrated HD 4250, and it sucks. I'm running a Phenom II X4 955. I'm not really sure which GTX 560 Ti I should get. There all ~200 to ~250. I like EVGA and Gigabyte(900MHz core clock @ stock) the most.

 

[AMDFTW]

MSI or giga IMO

 

[Matt_58]

I second the MSI vote, the FROZR coolers are among the best out there.

 

[chris8224]

I have the msi hawk 560ti TF3 and its nothing short of amazing

 

[JesseLactin]

Cool. thanks guys. I'll go with the MSI card. Its only a little slower than Gigabyte's card(900 core), but the MSI card is more expensive than the Gigabyte model. At NCIX, the Gigabyte card is $209.99 w/ MIR and the MSI card is $229.99 w/ MIR. I can get $8.00 express shipping on either card. Is the Gigabyte card loud or something?

Edit: Either way, I'll be able to play BC2 at something better than 20-30 FPS(on low, of course).

 

[ruthless_villain]

if it isnt too late get the EVGA Superclocked version. its a reference design so if cooling changes in the future you can smash on a waterblock

 

[neoguyver1]

My friend bought an MSI Hawk is pretty awesome! Is very quiet too!

 

[JesseLactin]

I'll go w/ EVGA. It's slightly faster than MSI's card. I'll be holding off on buying a GPU now though, I need a new PSU(looking at Corsair 850W, running a Enermax Noisetaker 485W right now). Is MSI's card being 26°C cooler than EVGA's worth it though. I do plan to do WC in the future(whenever the CM Cosmos 2 comes out). On HWC, EVGA's card clocked slightly higher than MSI's. Big deciding question is this: Is a thick 240mm rad enough to keep this card cool?

 

[BigIan88]

For air cooling the MSI TF series are fantastic, for WC setups EVGA is the only way to go as they allow you to do it and it doesnt void your warranty

 

[Ya93sin]

The Twin Frozr II one by MSi. Its quiet, cool, overclocks well, no hassle and the performance is great.

 

[JesseLactin]

Seeing the Cosmos 2, I can fit a 240mm radiator in the drive cages. Is that good enough for an OC'd 560 Ti? If it's not, then I'll got with the MSI card, otherwise, EVGA for me.

 

[SieB]

Seeing the Cosmos 2, I can fit a 240mm radiator in the drive cages. Is that good enough for an OC'd 560 Ti? If it's not, then I'll got with the MSI card, otherwise, EVGA for me.

A 240 should be enough for a 560 ti but If you are going to water cool it i'd go with the EVGA, the warranty covers removing the cooler and you can still OC it and if it breaks whilst overclocking thats covered by the warranty as well, win win situation incase anything goes wrong

 

[Icekube]

If your getting a 560Ti go the little extra and get the MSI Hawk, imo it's worth that little bit extra for the best air cooler around (aka Twin Frozr III)and the awesome out of the box clocks

 

[JesseLactin]

That was the plan

. Thanks SieB. I actually doubt that I could waterblock MSI's card, as I don't think it's a reference PCB. EVGA is freakin awesome for covering the removal of the stock cooler. I'll get a WC shopping list made up soon.

Edit: Expect a build log video once the Cosmos 2 comes out

Edit 2: The EVGA 560 Ti DS Superclocked is as fast as the Giga card.

 

[TIZ012]

Aww no one is saying another about the Asus CU II GTX560 ti. Is it that bad? O.O

 

[rwiuviberwVFIUBER]

Aww no one is saying another about the Asus CU II GTX560 ti. Is it that bad? O.O

I have it. It's not bad, it's just the MSi is only a slight bit more expensive and it knocks its socks off. I bought my 560 before they released the Hawk

 

[sg12004]

like the look of that msi 560ti hawk card

 

[kilobravo]

Aww no one is saying another about the Asus CU II GTX560 ti. Is it that bad? O.O

Its not a bad graficscard.Dont think asus would make a bad one.Only issue,its noisy compared to what msi and gigabyte is bringigng to the stores.