So uhm. I have a Yeston x Gravastar Mercury Nova OC 9070 xt. It hits 7700 max on steel nomad after oc and uv.
I recently got an aorus elite 9070 xt. Hits 8039 easily with the first tries. I yet have to find the perfect settings for it.
Both cool great, usually never exceed 60 degrees. The Mercury Nova 9070 xt is obviously much rarer and just a cooler piece. But the Aorus is stronger. For reference, in a cyberpunk test they hit 154 and 158 respectively.
I know thay the difference is negligible. There is also to factor in that while I got both used, both in like new condition (I’m talking the plastic covers still on them), I don’t have the receipt for the yeston x gravastar while I do for the aorus. Meaning any RMA or refund if there was something to happen will be easier with the Aorus (or not, heard Gigabyte had bad customer support).
On the other hand, the Aorus is more likely to fail due to the thermal putty issue.
If you were me, which would you choose to get rid of?