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R9 290X or Wait.... or ...
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I see cool, so what are your thoughs on this card here? NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Silver/Black ? Looks pretty neat with those colors.
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I see, good to know. It seems they had one local just wondering. Last Time I saw a EVGA SC version there ACX 2.0 for the same price but is to expensive compare to online one.
I still think that the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming looks pretty amazing card and second is the MSI. I read the fans won't auto turn off in auto on the G1 is that true?
I still think that the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming looks pretty amazing card and second is the MSI. I read the fans won't auto turn off in auto on the G1 is that true?
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I see, not a big deal but been researching this stuff for a good portion of the day. XD
I do have a question the about the G1 on amazon. it seems I can get it a bit cheaper if I take the one with the package a little damage. Would you even boder buying such product from amazon like that or just straight brand new? There is one that is like new marked.
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There you go. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00NH5T1MS/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
$341.99 Eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime.
Used - Like New
Item is in original, pristine packaging. All accessories are present and undamaged.
$341.99 Eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime.
Used - Like New
Item is in original, pristine packaging. All accessories are present and undamaged.
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Not sure I'd do that when the SSC is $340 and 100% new. (It's on sale on Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00R3NK2LE/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
But, that's warehousedeals. Their descriptions are accurate.
Sounds like someone got it, cut the tape, looked inside, and sent it back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00R3NK2LE/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
But, that's warehousedeals. Their descriptions are accurate.
Sounds like someone got it, cut the tape, looked inside, and sent it back.
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True you have a point. Sorry for the late response. I took my system apart to prepare it for the new card. Upgraded wife rig with faster ram and the XFX DD 270X 2GB.
I will see which route is best as the G1 has a back plate and pretty lights. Lol
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What are your thoughts about the following cards
MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G
Asus STRIX GTX 970 DC2OC4GD5
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EVGA GTX 970 SSC? You still believe the SSC is a much better card?
I did forget that I do like the idea of a graphic card having a bios switch. XD
MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G
Asus STRIX GTX 970 DC2OC4GD5
vs
EVGA GTX 970 SSC? You still believe the SSC is a much better card?
I did forget that I do like the idea of a graphic card having a bios switch. XD
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As mentioned several times now, any of those cards will be fine. They're all in the "top tier" of the 970 options and might vary a few degrees in temps or a few decibels in noise. Overclocking with all of them will be luck of the draw. RMA department, as ATM mentioned earlier, is something to consider, but I have yet to have a bad experience with any company (and I've RMA'd at least 10 items to various manufacturers over the past few years). Keep your invoice, don't void your warranty, expect to pay shipping back to them, and you'll be fine.
Of those, I'd probably go with whichever is the cheapest.
Of those, I'd probably go with whichever is the cheapest.
Squeeze the trigger
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I see, just making sure I do a good selection for many reason since is my first expensive purchase on a computer. Having all these review about the 970, some blowing up, some not having full contact etc... is just a scary thing. hahaha.... As far as the switchable bios EVGA for sure I know but other than that I am not sure if any other card does.
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Oh i did ninjacore, just when I think I got my mind set, I come across something that makes me go back to the start. Currently I have my mind set with the EVGA 970 SSC, Gigabyte 970 G1, and MSI 970 Gaming models which so far I like. EVGA due to dual bios, Gigabyte and MSI because of review, reputation by other owners and both looks amazing. The MSI matches my ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition and the G1. The EVGA will do fine too being that is black.
Those seem like the best options to me as well. The SSC has the bios switch, as ATM confirmed. I don't think my G1 has the switch, but it does have dual bios and will "fail over" to the alternate in the event of a "bad flash". Not sure if the MSI or Asus cards have dual bios, but I know they don't have the switch.
Remember, you're only gonna see the top of the card (and only if you have a side window), so keep that in mind if deciding on looks
Don't get too caught up in the rants. The 970 is a great card in almost every regard. You won't regret purchasing one.
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LOL! yea you both makes sense so, "Thank You!", by the way the EVGA SSC one is on $339.99 which they don't have any cheaper there in amazon. Is that still a good price?
