Need help choosing a GTX 660

[Ditka_33]

When I built my first hackintosh last summer, due to cost I held back on buying a dedicated graphics card, but now that the funds are available I am looking into buying a GTX 660.

I feel like the GTX 660 is the best way to go as it provides good performance while maintaining a reasonable price tag. The $190-$230 range is worth the potential performance.

The debate I am having is brand. I know it is not that big of a factor, but before I pull the trigger on buying one, I wanted to get a second opinion.

First off is the GIGABYTE card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125443

Secondly is the MSI card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699

Both cards are not reference, as they both feature their own heatsink design.
Is Gigabyte's "Windforce" technology better than MSI's "Twin Frozr III"?
Or is it worth saving a few dollars and buying a simple card such as EVGA's reference design?

So if anybody has experience with either one of these cards help would be appreciated.

 

[nobodynose]

When I built my first hackintosh last summer, due to cost I held back on buying a dedicated graphics card, but now that the funds are available I am looking into buying a GTX 660.

I feel like the GTX 660 is the best way to go as it provides good performance while maintaining a reasonable price tag. The $190-$230 range is worth the potential performance.

The debate I am having is brand. I know it is not that big of a factor, but before I pull the trigger on buying one, I wanted to get a second opinion.

First off is the GIGABYTE card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125443

Secondly is the MSI card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699

Both cards are not reference, as they both feature their own heatsink design.
Is Gigabyte's "Windforce" technology better than MSI's "Twin Frozr III"?
Or is it worth saving a few dollars and buying a simple card such as EVGA's reference design?

So if anybody has experience with either one of these cards help would be appreciated.

I would suggest looking at the reviews of the different cards available and decide based on that.

 

[Ditka_33]

I would suggest looking at the reviews of the different cards available and decide based on that.

Yup that was what I originally did. I was just looking to see if anybody had some personal or hands on experience with either of the two cards. But thanks anyway, I decided to go with the MSI card.