Gpu decision is it worth it?

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Hi guys, I am struggling to make a decision, I have promised someone that I will sell them my gpu 770 for 200 and I was going
Thanks.
PS I currently have 600 dollars available to spend not including the 200 from my old 770 and 200 from my pay check what do you guys think

rockie_ · Oct 20, 2014

$200 for GTX 770 2GB is fine for you cus new could be found at $250

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5oc

i5 4690 + Asrock H97 Pro4

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $887.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 08:53 EDT-0400

huilun02 · Oct 20, 2014

Probably worth it.

I suppose now you are looking for a new graphics card to buy?

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Yeah I was going to buy a 580 dollar ASUS 970 4Gb (really it's 380 because of the 770 profit) but my real question is, is it worth getting rid of a decent card for this card I don't know if the extra power out ways the extra spending
Thanks

huilun02 · Oct 20, 2014

$580 for a GTX 970?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NVODXME/?tag=pcpapi-20

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Yeah this is Australia, the land of the rip off

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Yeah, this is australia the land of the rip off

rockie_ · Oct 20, 2014

GTX 970 4GB costs $330-$350 !? $580 is GTX 980 . GTX 770 is a good gaming card . Its main disadvantage is 2GB VRAM , i assume .

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GTX_970_STRIX_OC/25.html

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Yeah, this is australia the land of the rip off

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Yeah, this is australia the land of the rip off

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Holy shit what's wrong with this... In Australia we are expected to pay 800 for the 980 and 520 to 550 depending on brand for the 970

huilun02 · Oct 20, 2014

$469 in Australia
http://www.centrecom.com.au/evga-geforce-gtx-970-superclocked-4gb-gddr5-graphics-card

Its still a ripoff and I reckon you can have it cheaper with expedited shipping and insurance from the US.

rockie_ · Oct 20, 2014

Then keep your GTX 770

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Possibly but I don't think it's really worth it I can find a company that does shipping to Australia any suggestions for a good company?

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Is that website, centre com trustworthy? It looks pretty dodgy

huilun02 · Oct 20, 2014

Amazon? They would ship to the moon if they could.

edit: Yes Centrecom is trustworthy. Otherwise your govt would have shut them down already.

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

Ever time it have gone to buy with amazon they always say they are unable to ship to you location

huilun02 · Oct 20, 2014

If you don't trust Amazon's delivery, try this

http://www.borderlinx.com/AU/en/pages/buy-on-amazon-com-and-ship-to-australia/

Just make sure when filling in your address for your account, it is in a local AU format.

The seller only cares about delivering to your country. Once it gets past customs all delivery onwards are done by local post (local personnel)

So if you made a mistake in filling your address on Amazon/whatever, it can make delivery impossible.

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

I'll give amazon a try thanks for the suggestions, let's hope the 329 dollar 970 can ship here

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

I'll give amazon a try thanks for the suggestions, let's hope the 329 dollar 970 can ship here

Squatch · Oct 20, 2014

It's so cheap I'll be able to afford a h100i and an SSD for the same price, wow I hope it ships here. There is a long wait but it seems to be worth it when saving this much

huilun02 · Oct 20, 2014

Be sure to first calculate shipping, import tax and duties (Borderlinx can help you with that)

Also if you happen to get a bad card, you won't be able to RMA locally because the warranty only works in the US.

If it all adds up close to that $469 local price tag, I suggest you get it from centrecom simply because of vastly lower delivery time and local warranty support.

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