New GPU - which one?

[JJ452]

I’m building a new x79 rig and need help with a GPU. I haven’t been able to decide on getting the 2GB 670 or spending a bit more and getting the 4GB 670…… or spending a bit more and getting a 680. The models I had in mind were:

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 Windforce 3X 2048MB (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-095-GI&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294) - £330

Asus GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU II 2048MB (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-278-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294) - £350

KFA2 GeForce GTX 670 EX OC 4096MB (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-031-KF&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294) - £370

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 WindForce 3x OC 2048MB(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-093-GI&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2255) - £420

It’s not only for gaming, I use it for video encoding and folding@home etc. I have a single 24” 1920x1200 monitor but do intend to get another in the near future.

Is it worth the money in spending anything over the £330? I guess I could pocket the difference and get another 670 if I need the extra power later. … but I always say this and usually just step up a generation or two. Are these the brands I should be looking at?

I'm usually a diehard EVGA fan but they seem to be behind in the generation (custom boards and cooling), can anyone comment on this?

Budget is around £450ish at the top end.

 

[CinderzFTW]

I would opt for the 670. It has glowing reviews! I'd go with the windforce version. ok it needs an 8 and 6 pin, unlike the usual 6 and 6 pin, but with 3 fans on it and a larger PCB than the reference version of the card, you should be able to do some massive overclocks on that bad boy!

 

[Gregster]

The Gigabyte WF 670 seems to be the card of choice. From other users, they are pleased as punch with it.

 

[arc@css]

+1 Windforce 670.

 

[MAK360]

The HD7970 is much stronger card and is at the same price as the GTX670.

Compute wise and 90% of unrelated game stuff, you should not be even looking at nvidia cards lol

 

[whyscotty]

Another one for the 670 Windforce