Zotac RMA from gtx 295 to gtx 470

[scoades11]

I RMAd my gtx 295 and Zotac informed me it was no longer being made (EOL), so it couldn't be replaced. After about 35 days of waiting, they inform me that the repair cannot be made in a timely manner so I will be "upgraded" to a gtx 470. That seems more like a downgrade. I've compared the specs and read around a bit and it seems like the gtx 295 would actually outperform the 470 in a lot of areas. Should I ask for a gtx 480 or is a gtx 470 fair? I need some advice. Thanks.

 

[Bluescreendeath]

The GTX295 is better in terms of raw power, but the GTX470 is better overall.

(factor in 1GPU vs 2GPUs, lower power consumption, overclockability, almost GTX295 performance, dx11, etc)

 

[scoades11]

The GTX295 is better in terms of raw power, but the GTX470 is better overall.

(factor in 1GPU vs 2GPUs, lower power consumption, overclockability, almost GTX295 performance, dx11, etc)

Considering that Zotac had me wait 35 days for my original video card to be repaired, do you think I could get away with asking for a gtx 480 as an upgrade? It's part of their rma policy to return buyers with an equal or superior product. So if the gtx 470 is inferior in certain ways, I could make a strong case for getting a better card. What do you think?

 

[Griffolion]

You could give it a try but i'm not sure what they'd say.

Fact is the GTX 295 is only beaten by the 5970 in certain synthetic benchmark tests and games so even asking for a GTX 480 will still not get you the performance you once had with the 295.

 

[scoades11]

You could give it a try but i'm not sure what they'd say.

Fact is the GTX 295 is only beaten by the 5970 in certain synthetic benchmark tests and games so even asking for a GTX 480 will still not get you the performance you once had with the 295.

Really? I thought the gtx480 was supposed to be faster overall since it's a single PCB and ddr5 ram rather than a dual pcb with ddr3 with the onboard sli. If you're right, then being "upgraded" to a 480 shouldn't be asking for too much at all from them.

 

[rolli59]

Asking for a GTX480 is worth a try but you need to back it up with some facts like benchmarks. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GTX_480_Amp_Edition/29.html

 

[scoades11]

Best answer selected by scoades11.

 

[scoades11]

Thanks. That link was very helpful.

 

[rolli59]

Does that mean that you got the GTX480!

 

[hwing91]

I'm kinda curious to see if you did get a GTX 480?