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1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else)

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2016/07/28 16:24:36 (permalink)
Hey all just got a 1070 SC from Bestbuy (), and noticed that the model number isn't a typical KR. Do I have anything to worry about or should this model follow suite with EVGA's typical lineup? (Not forgetting that 970 fiasco). If so I can go back in a heartbeat and get the 1070 FE, or just order the proper KR edition from newegg. Just looking for some suggestions as to whether I'm okay or if I should drive back ASAP. The EVGA page for the KB edition is missing information compared to the KR edition.
 
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    the_Scarlet_one
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 16:27:13 (permalink)
    Nothing to worry about. KB just shows it is sold by Best Buy is all.
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 16:30:20 (permalink)
    Okay good to know, so there are no differences between the two cards other than a model number (probably for sales tracking)?
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 16:42:32 (permalink)
    I have a GTX 960SC i bought from amazon, a month or so before the 1060 dropped 04G-P4-3962-KR and I was bummed to see that it was not listed on the EVGA stepup page.

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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 16:43:00 (permalink)
    Alright, going to use my remaining week to test it out and hopefully it matches the full performance spectrum.
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 17:28:25 (permalink)
    Fun Fact:
    Best Buy has used this model number difference to refuse to price match with competitors in the past.
     
    I'm not sure if their policies are any different now, but they would only price match with an identical model number...that being a Best Buy-only sku.  I took my business elsewhere.
    Enjoy your 1070 SC.
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 17:40:28 (permalink)
    RAV-Daarken
    I have a GTX 960SC i bought from amazon, a month or so before the 1060 dropped 04G-P4-3962-KR and I was bummed to see that it was not listed on the EVGA stepup page.




     
    What does this have to do with the original post?
     
    • EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING (06G-P4-6161-KR) (PDF)  is on the step-up list. 
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 17:47:48 (permalink)
    Schlimm222
    Fun Fact:
    Best Buy has used this model number difference to refuse to price match with competitors in the past.
     
    I'm not sure if their policies are any different now, but they would only price match with an identical model number...that being a Best Buy-only sku.  I took my business elsewhere.
    Enjoy your 1070 SC.


     I think walmart and a perhaps a few other places do it as well.
     
    regardless I have wondered about cards sold as best buy, as some past models I sold at best buy were said to be inferior to the same type of card sold anywhere else. not sure on the details however. but glad to know that the warranty is the same.
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 21:58:14 (permalink)
    I have also experienced this at Best Buy. Many of their products they request to have as a Best Buy only SKU and the vendors comply making it impossible to use their "price match guarantee" or whatever it is called. Such a scam and it's silly that the vendors go along with it too. 
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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/28 22:07:07 (permalink)
    I think best buy is the biggest offender but I make sure only to but deeply discounted items without banking on a price match.
     
    Avoid getting burned.

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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/29 05:55:56 (permalink)
    That is when I ask for the manager on duty at Best Buy and have him override their garbage SKU after explaining how much money I spend on electronics and how Amazon is available to me 24/7.

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    Re: 1070 08G-P4-6173-KB (BestBuy) vs 08G-P4-6173-KR (Everyone Else) 2016/07/29 13:04:54 (permalink)
    Just received 1070 SC from bestbuy for my nephews build. Model # also ends in KB. Cant wait to install it on his rig and burn it in for him 
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