Hard Time Deciding between 9070XT Models
Posted by RedditQsnAs@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Hello there!
Im building a whole new build:
| Component | Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Black |
| GPU | Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070 XT 16GB |
| RAM | G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 64GB DDR5-6000 CL30 |
| SSD | Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 |
| Caixa | Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2 |
| AIO Cooler | Lian Li HydroShift II LCD 360mm |
| PSU | Lian Li SX 1200W 80+ Platinum |
| Fans | 2x Kits Lian Li UNI FAN TL (w/ controler) |
Now, I was aiming, as you see there, the Nitro+, since im building a Stealth Build, the Back Cable just works brilliantly, also I do like the Build Quality which I go for for all my pieces.
Now, its "Gunmetal Gray" so since my build is all Black, I tought it could look wrong so I started researching other options and came across a couple that popped my attention... Looking to keep a "Clean and professional look".
My inspiration was this video:
(399) Ultra Clean Gaming PC Build with Hidden Cables | X870 Aorus Stealth | Lian Li O11D Mini V2 | 9850X3D - YouTube
The Options that I have atm are: (All Models are 9070 XT)
Gygabyte Gaming OC - 650 Euros (Promotion)
Gygabyte Aorus Elite - 770 Euros (Promotion)
Sapphire Nitro+ - 800 Euros (Believe it comes with 1 Game so its "same worth as Aorus Elite)
The Gaming OC its the same as in the Build I linked above (even tough on the video its the 5080, its the "same design".
The Aorus Elite would prob fit well with my Motherboard, but it wont really be very visible since the Board is mostly covered anyway... Also the Color scheme is more "Black", same as in the Gaming OC in that sense.
The Sapphire its the one that popped my attention, seems to have the better build quality and with proper cable it shouldnt be a long term issue, on the contrary, its the cleanest cable wise and will make my build truly "cableless".
Wondering if you guys have any showcase of how the Sapphire would look in my build to see how much it blends with the Black Build and/ or also some opinions on the options, considering price and all that. (I dont mind the difference in case the Nitro+ looks and plays better in the end honestly)
Thank you.
Its_Pamela_Isley@reddit
Silent: Hellhound, Pulse ; Premium: Asus TUF ; Both: Red Devil. I think the 12VHPWR is not as bad as ppl make it but if you go AMD anyway might aswell dodge it
IANVS@reddit
Skip the Nitro, there were multiple cases of that NVidia style connector melting. Skip the Gigabyte too, theere were cases of thermal putty they're using on their cards leaking out.
I would go for Sapphire Pulse or Powercolor Hellhound...
semidegenerate@reddit
Gigabyte sorted out the thermal putty issue last year.
That being said, it wouldn't be my top pick.
Symphonic7@reddit
If I was putting together a high end build like this there's no way in hell I'm going with the fire hazard connector. Or at least purchase that load balancing doohickey that Asus made.
tronatula3@reddit
Does not matter, the difference in real world performance between different GPU brans is very small
Simpingfroppai@reddit
pick anything else other than gigabyte and nitro
TokageLife@reddit
I would skip all 3.
Gigabyte has issues with the gel leaking out and the Nitro+ has the same problematic power connector that has already melted for some users.
I'd also skip the Hellhound as the memory runs hot as hell which translates to zero wiggle room in tweaking on top of forcing you to run your fans more aggressively. My GPU core is chilling at like 55-60C but the memory is close to 90C if the fans aren't running at 2300+ RPM in the heavier RT games like NTE/Forza Horizon 6.
Juicebiro@reddit
XFX