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Guru3D Rig of the Month - September 2019
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming review
Posted by: on: 09/19/2014 04:31 AM [
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Next to the flagship product we also test the more budget Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 SOC gaming graphics card. The product does not vary much from the 980 other than a chunk of performance. This card however has one 6 and one 8-pin power feed but then again, does come with that 600 Watt WindForce cooler. The G1 Gaming has 4 GB graphics memory, is energy efficient and factory overclocked for you. You will be surprised by how this card looks, how silent it is and how well it performs.
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Anarion
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Posted on: 09/19/2014 12:09 PM
VRM is somewhat hot on that MSI. Gigabyte had coil whine and fan issues so I ordered Asus Strix.
VRM is somewhat hot on that MSI. Gigabyte had coil whine and fan issues so I ordered Asus Strix.
AndreasGuido
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Posted on: 09/19/2014 12:13 PM
Well im going away for a week soon so ill have to wait a little bit, hopefully price wont go up and there will be more reviews!
Well im going away for a week soon so ill have to wait a little bit, hopefully price wont go up and there will be more reviews!
nanogenesis
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Posted on: 09/19/2014 02:05 PM
You ordered the GTX 970 from Gigabyte? Damn. Its not even available here.
Care to explain what exactly the fan issues were?
VRM is somewhat hot on that MSI. Gigabyte had coil whine and fan issues so I ordered Asus Strix.
You ordered the GTX 970 from Gigabyte? Damn. Its not even available here.
Care to explain what exactly the fan issues were?
slickric21
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Posted on: 09/20/2014 12:19 PM
I wanted the Strix, untill I saw that it has no direct memory cooling and that when overclocking a manual fan profile is needed to maintain boost clocks.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/14
Still damn nice card and only 1x 8pin pcie needed !!!
Wish they had included the Gigabyte in that review aswell.
Leaning towards the MSI myself.
VRM is somewhat hot on that MSI. Gigabyte had coil whine and fan issues so I ordered Asus Strix.
I wanted the Strix, untill I saw that it has no direct memory cooling and that when overclocking a manual fan profile is needed to maintain boost clocks.
One issue we did notice with the ASUS card is that it initially wasn't boosting as high as we'd have expected. We noticed that the fans didn't seem to want to spin beyond 42 percent, apparently prioritising low noise over boost frequency. As such, we set the fans manually to 50 percent, which saw a higher and more constant boost clock emerge. The downside to this is that the fan speed is locked, and won't slow down or enter its passive mode, even when idle.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/09/19/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-review/14
Still damn nice card and only 1x 8pin pcie needed !!!
Wish they had included the Gigabyte in that review aswell.
Leaning towards the MSI myself.
AndreasGuido
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Posted on: 09/20/2014 12:34 PM
Good find made, yea that kind of puts me off Asus now. Looks like MSI it is, ive got MSI now and no problem for the last 2 years!
Good find made, yea that kind of puts me off Asus now. Looks like MSI it is, ive got MSI now and no problem for the last 2 years!
slickric21
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Posted on: 09/20/2014 03:30 PM
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
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Posted on: 09/20/2014 04:39 PM
GTX x70 G1 Gaming. Third Gigabyte in a roll(670, 770, 780), never had any issues. Just fanboy arousing flames wars ...again!
GTX x70 G1 Gaming. Third Gigabyte in a roll(670, 770, 780), never had any issues. Just fanboy arousing flames wars ...again!
Slikar
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Posted on: 09/20/2014 05:27 PM
Those (FLIR) temps compared to MSI version are so lower , dat backplate.
Those (FLIR) temps compared to MSI version are so lower , dat backplate.
Alex13
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Posted on: 09/21/2014 04:26 AM
So anyone here notice/hear any coil whine? There were reports from a couple of G1 970 owners on a fairly popular 3d-related website and I've been wondering.. Could be just an isolated issue if no one else here's had it!..?
So anyone here notice/hear any coil whine? There were reports from a couple of G1 970 owners on a fairly popular 3d-related website and I've been wondering.. Could be just an isolated issue if no one else here's had it!..?
Netherwind
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Posted on: 09/22/2014 01:48 PM
Great! Another kickass 970 which makes it even harder to choose.
This card is available in Sweden but in very small quantities though shipments are incoming in about 2 weeks which is too far off. I love the backplate on this card and the fact that it's cooler than the MSI which seems to have hot VRMs.
But if there are problems with the cooler then its a big no-no.
Great! Another kickass 970 which makes it even harder to choose.
This card is available in Sweden but in very small quantities though shipments are incoming in about 2 weeks which is too far off. I love the backplate on this card and the fact that it's cooler than the MSI which seems to have hot VRMs.
But if there are problems with the cooler then its a big no-no.
AndreasGuido
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Posted on: 09/22/2014 02:40 PM
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
Yea only less popular brands are available at the moment, the rest are pre order. Gives me week or 2 to decide and read few more reviews!
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
Yea only less popular brands are available at the moment, the rest are pre order. Gives me week or 2 to decide and read few more reviews!
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Posted on: 09/22/2014 03:19 PM
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
We got a sample in and will review it soon.
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
We got a sample in and will review it soon.
Netherwind
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Posted on: 09/22/2014 03:59 PM
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
Guru3D liked the 780Ti JetStream so I assume the 970 version will be as good that one. I did own the 780Ti version for a week or so but returned it since the cooler was so large (3 slots) and fairly noisy.
Yeah.
I guess the only unknown now is the Palit Jetstream version. Its availible now and is cheaper than the others, but dont know if its cooler is any good or has a custom pcb and/or upgraded power phases (like the Asus and MSI)
Guru3D liked the 780Ti JetStream so I assume the 970 version will be as good that one. I did own the 780Ti version for a week or so but returned it since the cooler was so large (3 slots) and fairly noisy.
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Posted on: 09/22/2014 04:25 PM
Oops wrong thread
Oops wrong thread
kurosuke
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:16 PM
Hey Hilbert Hagedoorn
I am just wondering, what made you give the 970 from Gigabyte 4 stars whilst the MSi and Palit's 970 have 4.9 stars?
Just curious, since I am currently planning on upgrading to a GTX 970 and I have mainly aimed my sights into the Gigabyte and MSi one (at same time selling my current card in use).
Oh wait... or are those star ratings from the readers? xD srry newbie here lol
Nice article on the 3 cards by the way.
Hey Hilbert Hagedoorn
I am just wondering, what made you give the 970 from Gigabyte 4 stars whilst the MSi and Palit's 970 have 4.9 stars?
Just curious, since I am currently planning on upgrading to a GTX 970 and I have mainly aimed my sights into the Gigabyte and MSi one (at same time selling my current card in use).
Oh wait... or are those star ratings from the readers? xD srry newbie here lol
Nice article on the 3 cards by the way.
AndreasGuido
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:18 PM
yea im between this and MSi too mate. Honestly dont know which one to pick!
yea im between this and MSi too mate. Honestly dont know which one to pick!
kurosuke
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:25 PM
Yeah, I am stuck between the two right now. Planning to buy them next week since its payday on friday
But still selling my old card which might take a while.
But between the likes and dislikes between the MSi's GTX 970 and Gigabytes GTX 970 are:
MSi GTX 970
Likes>
Nice epic looking cooler
Nice illuminated MSi dragon logo
Can OC really well with good temperatures
Fans silent mode when on idle
Black PCB
The price is really good I would just have to add 60 quid
Dislikes>
No back plate
(I don't know its kinda my thing now since my lightning as backplates and leds xD it just looks sexy) And I have bought an acrylic cut to size and drilled holes in it and replaced my Zalman case side panel for the full glass clear acrylic panel.
Gigabyte GTX 970>
Likes>
Nice epic looking cooler
Nice illuminated WF logo
Can OC really well with good temperatures (best temperature)
Black PCB
The sexy Backplate though!
Disikes>
Might be too long (my lightning right now barely fits my current case (have 2-3mm left of free space) and its 297mm long card)
The price is pretty high, its like a couple of penny's and it will be £300
yea im between this and MSi too mate. Honestly dont know which one to pick!
Yeah, I am stuck between the two right now. Planning to buy them next week since its payday on friday
But still selling my old card which might take a while.
But between the likes and dislikes between the MSi's GTX 970 and Gigabytes GTX 970 are:
MSi GTX 970
Likes>
Nice epic looking cooler
Nice illuminated MSi dragon logo
Can OC really well with good temperatures
Fans silent mode when on idle
Black PCB
The price is really good I would just have to add 60 quid
Dislikes>
No back plate
(I don't know its kinda my thing now since my lightning as backplates and leds xD it just looks sexy) And I have bought an acrylic cut to size and drilled holes in it and replaced my Zalman case side panel for the full glass clear acrylic panel.
Gigabyte GTX 970>
Likes>
Nice epic looking cooler
Nice illuminated WF logo
Can OC really well with good temperatures (best temperature)
Black PCB
The sexy Backplate though!
Disikes>
Might be too long (my lightning right now barely fits my current case (have 2-3mm left of free space) and its 297mm long card)
The price is pretty high, its like a couple of penny's and it will be £300
Alex13
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:29 PM
I am just wondering, what made you give the 970 from Gigabyte 4 stars whilst the MSi and Palit's 970 have 4.9 stars?
It's just bulletin thread rating. Since you liked the reviews you can rate them 5 and up the score
I am just wondering, what made you give the 970 from Gigabyte 4 stars whilst the MSi and Palit's 970 have 4.9 stars?
It's just bulletin thread rating. Since you liked the reviews you can rate them 5 and up the score
kurosuke
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:34 PM
ah makes sense xD
I thought it was the reviewer who did star ratings for the cards hehe
It's just bulletin thread rating. Since you liked the reviews you can rate them 5 and up the score
ah makes sense xD
I thought it was the reviewer who did star ratings for the cards hehe
AndreasGuido
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:44 PM
Funny you mentioned size of Gigabyte, it might not fit properly in my case. I do like that boost clock tho!
Funny you mentioned size of Gigabyte, it might not fit properly in my case. I do like that boost clock tho!
kurosuke
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:49 PM
Its pretty long mind, my lightning is at 297mm and its quite a tight fit since my case have immovable hdd cage... But between the MSi if its not because of the Gigabytes length, I would get Gigabyte hands down.
Its pretty long mind, my lightning is at 297mm and its quite a tight fit since my case have immovable hdd cage... But between the MSi if its not because of the Gigabytes length, I would get Gigabyte hands down.
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 07:54 PM
So far using the G1 I am having a bit of trouble getting it to boost up to 1500. Even with power boosting it still seems to struggle to reach a stable performance at that speed. Then again, I did notice that boosting the memory too far (past 3950mhz in my case) also caused some issues.. when I lowered this, they ran much better. Always possible the ones I got just don't have as good OC potential as others, but that's life.
Anyways, your results may vary obviously.. but overall, they are still very great cards and are pretty darned quiet until they get past 60% on the fan.. you will start to hear them more after this point. And, to state the obvious, they look friggin ominous in SLI.
So far using the G1 I am having a bit of trouble getting it to boost up to 1500. Even with power boosting it still seems to struggle to reach a stable performance at that speed. Then again, I did notice that boosting the memory too far (past 3950mhz in my case) also caused some issues.. when I lowered this, they ran much better. Always possible the ones I got just don't have as good OC potential as others, but that's life.
Anyways, your results may vary obviously.. but overall, they are still very great cards and are pretty darned quiet until they get past 60% on the fan.. you will start to hear them more after this point. And, to state the obvious, they look friggin ominous in SLI.
kurosuke
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Posted on: 09/26/2014 08:00 PM
So far using the G1 I am having a bit of trouble getting it to boost up to 1500. Even with power boosting it still seems to struggle to reach a stable performance at that speed. Then again, I did notice that boosting the memory too far (past 3950mhz in my case) also caused some issues.. when I lowered this, they ran much better. Always possible the ones I got just don't have as good OC potential as others, but that's life.
Anyways, your results may vary obviously.. but overall, they are still very great cards and are pretty darned quiet until they get past 60% on the fan.. you will start to hear them more after this point. And, to state the obvious, they look friggin ominous in SLI.
Hey
Just wondering can you do a full length measurement in mm? from the PCB edge starting at the i/o port up to the other end (the edge of the metal shroud). Only if its okay if not its cool.
So far using the G1 I am having a bit of trouble getting it to boost up to 1500. Even with power boosting it still seems to struggle to reach a stable performance at that speed. Then again, I did notice that boosting the memory too far (past 3950mhz in my case) also caused some issues.. when I lowered this, they ran much better. Always possible the ones I got just don't have as good OC potential as others, but that's life.
Anyways, your results may vary obviously.. but overall, they are still very great cards and are pretty darned quiet until they get past 60% on the fan.. you will start to hear them more after this point. And, to state the obvious, they look friggin ominous in SLI.
Hey
Just wondering can you do a full length measurement in mm? from the PCB edge starting at the i/o port up to the other end (the edge of the metal shroud). Only if its okay if not its cool.
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I love that they atleast included a backplate. Any word on pricing?
Hilbert can you take off its clothes so that we can see how the VRM is being cooled?
MSI didn't include a backplate, but atleast got their VRM cooling right this time. Although the Gigabyte version OCs super high so I guess that isn't an issue. Also Sammy ram omfg.
Can you post FLIR temps of the OC? I'd like to know what all is frying with a 1500mhz boost clock.