Nov 30th, I get a 980. Help me pick

Theocnoob · Nov 18, 2014

Hey folks. I'm getting an X99, dual 980 system next year so I thought I'd buy a 980 now (so I can enjoy it) while saving for the rest of my system.

My final build will be in a Corsair 760T with 2 980s, a 5820K at (let's say 4.4Ghz?) with a 280mm AIO cooler. Given the amount of airflow in that case I was thinking I

should go with 2 reference style cards with the blower fans. These will make more noise and run hotter and have less OC headroom but I think it'll keep my overal temps down in the case.

If you guys think I can get away with non reference cards, I was thinking of either the Strix or the G1, and would appreciate thoughts.

Witchdoctor · Nov 18, 2014

Just say no to reference cards, never bought one I have not regretted.

Strix is the one I would buy, however the 980Ti will be here soon enough and may want to wait it out

Theocnoob · Nov 18, 2014

Witchdoctor said:
Just say no to reference cards, never bought one I have not regretted.

Strix is the one I would buy, however the 980Ti will be here soon enough and may want to wait it out

980Ti will be outside my budget range when it launches.

I realize ref cards are ugly (usually) and loud and thermally inefficient but I dont want all that heat leaking into my case.

I am leaning t0wards strix too... but dat heat...

wagex · Nov 18, 2014

not as much heat as your average video card. they are wat almost half the wattage of the average flagship gpu?

EarthDog · Nov 18, 2014

165w card TOCNoob... Two of them is like a single overclocked 290x. Get a better card than reference.

Theocnoob · Nov 18, 2014

So the Strix then? How does everybody feel about the Strix?

EarthDog · Nov 18, 2014

Love it. Read the review on the front page.

Also love the galaxy I reviewed. Also found on the front page.

Theocnoob · Nov 18, 2014

Ok I ordered the Strix off Newegg just now it's on its way. So, how do I redeem the free game? I get 1 free Ubisoft game of my choice but I couldn't see how to get the game after my order was complete??

Help plz?

EarthDog · Nov 18, 2014

Code in the package usually. DL, install, enter key, and enjoy.

Theocnoob · Nov 18, 2014

EarthDog said:
Code in the package usually. DL, install, enter key, and enjoy.

So the code will come in the box with the 980?

EarthDog · Nov 18, 2014

Theocnoob said:
So the code will come in the box with the 980?

EarthDog said:
Code in the package usually

Theocnoob · Nov 18, 2014

Sadly, newegg declined all my credit cards, so I will be buying the GPU in store tomorrow.
Unfortunately they ONLY have reference cards in stock, so I shall get one. Honestly I love the look of the ref cards.

ATMINSIDE · Nov 18, 2014

Only reference pcb or reference cooler?

Theocnoob · Nov 19, 2014

It's the EVGA Superclocked. Looks reference. No idea about the PCB.

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