So your saying that a Zotac reference 780 is built the same as a Gigabyte reference or an EVGA 780. Thats what I wanted to know.
On the subject of non reference coolers, there is a deal on Newegg.ca (Im Canadian) for 2 EVGA OC 780 w/ ACX Cooler and 16gb GSKILL 1866 for 1205. Good deal or not? Should I go with that or stick with 2 reference cards for 1000 and then an extra 100 bucks for ram? It would save me 100 bucks that i could spend on other things like a better psu or put it toward a better screen.