I can then tell you if the 1070 is still the right choice or if a newer might be a better value.

It fits in almost any case and performs nearly as well as the FTW for less money. 🥉 The Best for Small Cases: SC Gaming (Single Fan) Best For: Mini-ITX or compact builds.

While these cards are now legacy products found on the used market, they remain capable for 1080p gaming. 🏆 Top Picks by Category 🥇 The Best Overall: FTW (For The Win) Maximum performance and RGB lighting.

Very short "stubby" length with a single large fan.

It is one of the few 1070s that can fit into ultra-compact "sandwich" style cases. 🔍 Key Models Explained Cooling Type Power Pins Best Use Case FTW / FTW2 Large Dual Fan High-end builds with plenty of space SC / SC2 Standard Dual Fan The "Goldilocks" choice for stability Black Edition Standard Dual Fan Budget-focused; lacks a backplate Founders Edition Blower Fan Small cases with poor airflow Hybrid Liquid Cooled Lowest possible temperatures ⚠️ Important Buying Tips 🧊 Thermal Pad Issue

The FTW and Hybrid models require . Ensure your PSU has the necessary cables before purchasing. What PC case are you using?

Early 2016 batches of the FTW and SC models had overheating VRMs. Ensure any card you buy has had the applied or is a later "iCX" (FTW2/SC2) version which fixed this permanently. 📏 Case Clearance

The models are taller than standard PCIe brackets. Measure your case width to ensure the side panel can close with the power cables plugged in. ⚡ Power Supply