My First time Posting so please be gentle...
I have decided to upgrade my PC from my current GTX660 to a newer GTX 970. I feel like the timing is right with the Witcher+Batman promo, all this talk of Maxwell v Kepler with hairworks and such, as well the prices are coming more into the range I am willing to spend. (~$350~)
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I have narrowed it down to two possibilities:
1. From Tigerdirect EVGA 04G-P4-2978-KR GeForce GTX 970 FTW ACX 2.0
Cost: $349.99-$25 Instant Savings with Free (4-9 Day) Shipping and No Tax-$20 Rebate-$10 Anniversary=
$314.99 2. From NewEgg EVGA 04G-P4-3975-KR GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0+
Cost: $349.99-$21.00 Promo+ I have the ability to use Will Call to pick card up+23.03 tax-$15 rebate=
$337.02---------------
From my research using compare tools:
#1 has a faster Core and Boost Clock
#1 is listed as x16 while #2 isn't listed as such.
Some other differences are probably from the listing on the store page.
#1 Does not have tax
#2 Comes highly recommended
#2 I have the ability to get the card that day
#1 is less expensive by $22.03
#2 can apparently be overclocked more/better
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Unless I am missing/overlooking anything #1 is the clear winner...am I missing/overlooking anything?
Will I have buyers remorse if I purchase the less expensive (and apparently better) card? I am willing to spend the extra $20, but only if I am absolutely sure.
PCPartPicker part list so you can see the big picture:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (I know this needs upgrading soon)
OS: Windows 10 Technical Preview
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-27 23:41 EDT-0400
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP IN ADVANCE!!
post edited by LociceroA - 2015/05/27 21:55:13