Asus GTX970 vs EVGA GTX970 Superclocked - iBuyPower build

[CG-DJ]

Hi guys.

I'm buying a new computer, and I'm thinking of going the iBuyPower route. I have all my components that I want in the build, and its only $1599. Here is a link to the pdf of all the components: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33872519/iBuyPower%20Paladin%20Build.pdf

The one thing I don't like about this build is the graphics card. I know I want a GTX970, but I kinda had my heart set on a ASUS STRIX GTX970. From what I can tell, it has much better cooling, is much quieter (it doesn't even turn on the fans while idle), and has two fans. Is the EVGA Superclocked even worth it (it only has one fan...). Am I just being picky and shouldn't worry about it? I live in Oklahoma, and it gets hot here....

I am considering picking the cheapest card iBuyPower has, and then buying a ASUS GTX970 separately from NewEgg and installing it myself. Does this sound like a good idea? And should the ASUS STRIX cards come back in stock soon?

 

[Alex Kelly]

Yeah, I'd get a cheap card and buy an MSI or ASUS 970. MSI have made the best 970 (imo) closely followed by the ASUS.

 

[Dat_Robot]

The ASUS STRIX is an excellent card so get the cheapest for Ibuypower and just replace it but make sure your PSU will support it.

 

[CG-DJ]

Ok, thanks guys! I didn't see the MSI, and I like it better!

Does anyone know when it will be back in stock? Weeks? Months?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Alex Kelly]

probably a few days, week at most

 

[iBUYPOWER - Jason]

Hey! If you have any questions about our systems. Let me know I'm here to help!