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Asus gtx 660 ti vs msi gtx 660 ti?

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/asus-gtx-660-ti-vs-msi-gtx-660-ti.168035/

CommanderShawnzer
CommanderShawnzer Original post #1
Dec 25, 2012 at 8:10 PM
only these two cards are available on flipkart since i don't want zotac cards
MSI GTX 660 TI has overvolting issues MSI Caught Overvolting GTX 660 Ti, 670 Power Edition Cards
i will be into overclocking the gpu and i don't want to end up with a fried gpu just because some company overvolted
what are the effects of overvolting? will it fry my gpu? and how is MSI RMA in terms of GPU?,will these cards run cool? because i DONT want overheating issues in my PC
the asus card don't have such probs it seems.................but its expensive and thier RMA is certified crap
btw i'll be playing on a 1920 x 1080 32'' TV.pc connected to the tv thru HDMI,with a i5 3570
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vkl #2
Dec 25, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Mention PSU details and your budget for the GPU.
CommanderShawnzer
CommanderShawnzer #3
Dec 25, 2012 at 8:32 PM
budget for GPU 21k(considering current prices)will be buying in march,i'm going to buy one of these nVidia cards only,since mid-range nvidia cards will not release early and will be expensive
PSU will be Seasonic Sii 520 Watts PSU
sumonpathak
sumonpathak #4
Dec 25, 2012 at 8:35 PM
if you get the direct CU II version..get that...the coolers are very good.
CommanderShawnzer
CommanderShawnzer #5
Dec 25, 2012 at 8:40 PM
^The one on flipkart is a Direct CU 2 version while the MSI one is power edition
sumonpathak
sumonpathak #6
Dec 25, 2012 at 8:48 PM
get the direct CU II version..also...try to get it locally....
i reviewed the TOP one...and the cooler runs pretty cool.
mandarpalshikar
mandarpalshikar #7
Dec 25, 2012 at 11:26 PM
sumonpathak said:
get the direct CU II version..also...try to get it locally....
i reviewed the TOP one...and the cooler runs pretty cool.
Click to expand...

And pretty silent compared to other coolers too. My 7950 reaches maximum of 66 degrees after almost 6 to 7 hours continuous gameplay of ACIII & FC3, and the sound of fans on that DCII cooler never reaches the noise levels which would distract your gameplay. Actually my cabinets fans and CPU coolers noise levels are more than the DCII.
skeletor
skeletor #8
Dec 26, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Pick up HD 7950 3GB.

Check locally. Should be available for ~23K.

Or save money and get HD 7870 @ < 19K. Same performance as GTX 660 Ti after Catalyst 12.11.
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vkl #9
Dec 26, 2012 at 3:09 AM
Yes,if gaming is the concern then hd7950 makes more sense,better than gtx660ti.
Sapphire HD7950 Vapor-X is available in some places for around 22-23k.
Even hd7870 performs close to gtx660ti and is available for around 17-18k.