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Hey guys,
first world problems...
I managed to send my r9 295x2 back with an almost full refund and decided to go for 980gtx SLI.
So what to do now?
(Storm trooper case)
EVGA has this sweet 5 years warranty thing but my retailer here in Austria has it only on "pre-order". I called and they said the first shipment ist about to come in 2-3 weeks and they say that should definitly preorder cause they know 4 sure that theyll never have enough to supply the demand.So theres no guarantee I get it after those 2 weeks.
Also: reference design > custom design because of heat-rear-exhaust?! Does that really matter with 3x120mm intake and 2x140mm outtake on top and 140mm rear?!
Gigabytes G1 gaming runs 10C cooler, looks sweet and a different store has it in like ~3 days.
Also I've got my baby insured, so warranty after 3 years isnt even that much of a problem, unless i decide to throw my tower out of the window or take it into the shower.. or something..
I dont plan to Oc them for now and both factory oc's are quite nice already.
Please guys, give me your opinions/thoughts and thanks in advance!!
first world problems...
I managed to send my r9 295x2 back with an almost full refund and decided to go for 980gtx SLI.
So what to do now?
(Storm trooper case)
EVGA has this sweet 5 years warranty thing but my retailer here in Austria has it only on "pre-order". I called and they said the first shipment ist about to come in 2-3 weeks and they say that should definitly preorder cause they know 4 sure that theyll never have enough to supply the demand.So theres no guarantee I get it after those 2 weeks.
Also: reference design > custom design because of heat-rear-exhaust?! Does that really matter with 3x120mm intake and 2x140mm outtake on top and 140mm rear?!
Gigabytes G1 gaming runs 10C cooler, looks sweet and a different store has it in like ~3 days.
Also I've got my baby insured, so warranty after 3 years isnt even that much of a problem, unless i decide to throw my tower out of the window or take it into the shower.. or something..
I dont plan to Oc them for now and both factory oc's are quite nice already.
Please guys, give me your opinions/thoughts and thanks in advance!!
Stoic Muffins
October 15, 2014 7:36:44 PM
Stoic Muffins
October 15, 2014 6:49:37 PM
A WIERD H0B0
October 15, 2014 6:12:29 PM
suggest waiting, so many of these cards are duds its unbelievable such as mine. many are having output issues and coil whining problems that theres just no point in risking you time over it. BTW if i wee you id go for the g1---> super overclocked out of box, great cooler, beautiful design, nice windforce light up design
but runs a little longer length wise. i just warn you to wait a month or two for new stock to switch in
but runs a little longer length wise. i just warn you to wait a month or two for new stock to switch in
Djfreshboy
October 12, 2014 4:31:06 PM
It seems to me your best choice would be Gigabyte's 980. As you stated yourself it runs 10C cooler, looks sweet and a different store has it in about 3 days. Heres a video comparing each companies cards, and from the video Gigabyte seems to be the favorite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2KumhibfaA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2KumhibfaA
CharlesDarwin
October 10, 2014 4:06:19 PM
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