
Originally Posted by
Tattysnuc
If they're a reference design, then they come out of the same factory, but are just rebranded, so the brand should make absolutely no difference to the underlying hardware. However, I would say to look for a cooler that suits your kit. If you have a high airflow/well ventilated case then the MSI one comes well recommended (I think Terbinators got one), otherwise I'd look to get one that exhausts the air to the rear of the case.
Personally I've gone for eVGA branded kit, but that's because I watercool, and eVGA honour warranty's even if you replace the stock cooling, as long as in doing so you didn't damage the card.
Tatty