Which brand gtx 580 to get?

haxs101

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Getting a gtx 580 soon, just wondering what you guys think would be the best brand.

I was thinking of getting the EVGA SC version for 2 free games, 10 year warranty, free 3Dmark11, but the sparkle version (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187127&cm_re=gtx_580-_-14-187-127-_-Product) Looks beastly with all the fans for cooling.

Just wondering what you guys think.
Going to be replacing a ati 5870 1gb.
 

jryan388

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1Ghz GTX 580? How did they get enough power for that? Seems like the wires would melt or something...

Anyway, IMO OC cards aren't worth any more b/c most stock cards can get at least another 20% or so even at stock voltage. Even if it does have two games I'd still just get the $499 one.