Difference between gpu manufacturers?

[Hyebri]

Are there any big differences except the fans and clock speeds?

[Omega]

Some use a custom PCB and BIOS to make the GPU run a bit faster that is about it.

-Custom PCB might include extras such as fan headers on the GPU (Asus Strix) or the GPU might use a 8pin instead of a 6pin for power.

[Hyebri]

So it really doesnt matter much?

[Omega]

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So it really doesnt matter much?

Not really no. But the quallity of some coolers is better than other.

[Narcoleptic Marshmallow]

Unless you're buying from some obscure manufacturer that you hadn't heard about until seeing the GPU, there's nothing to worry about and any alleged performance boost does not justify choosing one brand over another.

[Hyebri]

Which should i choose out of these 2, the price is the same.

http://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD#kf

http://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=06G-P4-5161-KR

[Omega]

Gigabyte. Avoid back blowers like the plague unless you really need one for a Mini ITX.

[WarmedxMints]

They are both good brands, I would go with the gigabyte though as it would likely be a lot quieter due to its cooler.

[Narcoleptic Marshmallow]

Okay well there is a difference between a blower fan and an open air fan. Ideally you'd always choose the open air fans unless you have a build that lacks airflow, such as a mini itx build.

Between these two you should pick the Gygabite one, but only because of this.

[Squirrell]

Baseplate y/n, number and type of display connectors, fan design (some designs are significantly cooler even with same number of fans), framerate variation even at same clock speed, power requirements and power connectors, leds, number of slots required (some cards are over-thick), price, warranty, noise, overclockability.

So the way to go is to check print reviews which include benchmarks. Something like these -

https://gpunerd.com/guides/best-gtx-1070
https://www.pcgamesn.com/nvidia-gtx-1070-benchmarks

[rookie]

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Are there any big differences except the fans and clock speeds?

Yes there are differences in manufacture quality. I'll take a MSI over a PNY or Club 3D anyday.

Always try and review the products your going to purchase. For instance why manufactures sell reference cards with the sub optimal cooling for gaming gpu's makes no sense. But they do it year after year.

[SmollBrain 🏹]

Some of them use cheaper materials
and have smaller heat syncs too. I just pick whichever brand has big double fans and a nice heat sync. (Usually those are the pre overclocked ones)