9070 - ASUS Prime or Gigabyte Gaming OC

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barbadol

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Discussion starter · #1 · Jun 24, 2025

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Hello everyone.

I am about to buy a 9070 and both aforementioned models cost the same, 600€. I wanted to compare both PCBs but I can only find Gigabyte's. Without visual proof of which one has more filters, capacitors and drmos phases, which one would you choose?

I'd be extremely thankful if someone could shine some light on this topic. I plan on flashing a 9070XT Bios in the future to keep it futureproof, but I certainly don't want the card to burn.

Thanks in advance!

 

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Gamerman

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#2 · Jun 24, 2025

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Both same price then get whatever. They will be close to the same anyway. Not going to be some magical perf increase because of brand. They all do things as cheap as possible for max profit lol

 

TFL Replica

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#3 · Jun 24, 2025

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I can't comment on the power delivery, but in terms of cooling the Asus uses phase change thermal pads and ball-bearing fans, whereas the Gigabyte uses this weird gloopy gel that has been known to ooze out plus sleeve bearing fans. I think there are better vendors for the 9070 like Sapphire and Powercolor, but between those two I would pick the Prime over the Gaming OC.