This is a discussion thread. Please no haters...
So after looking around for a GPU for a new build, I finally decided to get a 770, but which one?
With 3x 1080p screens and 4th 1080p screen (a TV for watching shows and movies) I was sure I'd get a 4GB version. Zotac was the first to announce a 4GB but right now they 'still' haven't released it.
Gigabyte was one of the first to release a 4GB version. But unlike Zotac, Gigabyte had a OC version and coupled with their new and improved 3X WindForce cooler, it 'has' the highest out-the-box overclock. I happened to be online when it was added to stock on Ebuyer (http://goo.gl/qYwWg) for £376. You'll notice the price has gone up to just shy of £400 (fluctuates by a few pounds every few hours). This price hike is happening across every reputable site I consider when looking to purchase my card.
So why has the price gone up of 'this' card where as other 770 4GB haven't budged?
Other than Gigabyte being a well known brand, its agreed across the board to be a really quiet GPU. And, most enthusiasts don't appreciate how much the overclock out-the-box means to the 'average' gamer. The average gamer being one that doesn't care that other 770's can be OC'd at similar levels and higher than the Gigabyte 770. All they care about about is that it's the fastest 770 around and they just need to chuck it in and play.
What do you guys think? Opinions please.
So after looking around for a GPU for a new build, I finally decided to get a 770, but which one?
With 3x 1080p screens and 4th 1080p screen (a TV for watching shows and movies) I was sure I'd get a 4GB version. Zotac was the first to announce a 4GB but right now they 'still' haven't released it.
Gigabyte was one of the first to release a 4GB version. But unlike Zotac, Gigabyte had a OC version and coupled with their new and improved 3X WindForce cooler, it 'has' the highest out-the-box overclock. I happened to be online when it was added to stock on Ebuyer (http://goo.gl/qYwWg) for £376. You'll notice the price has gone up to just shy of £400 (fluctuates by a few pounds every few hours). This price hike is happening across every reputable site I consider when looking to purchase my card.
So why has the price gone up of 'this' card where as other 770 4GB haven't budged?
Other than Gigabyte being a well known brand, its agreed across the board to be a really quiet GPU. And, most enthusiasts don't appreciate how much the overclock out-the-box means to the 'average' gamer. The average gamer being one that doesn't care that other 770's can be OC'd at similar levels and higher than the Gigabyte 770. All they care about about is that it's the fastest 770 around and they just need to chuck it in and play.
What do you guys think? Opinions please.
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