01-17-2015, 04:57 AM
(12-31-2014, 05:53 AM)DeeBye Wrote: Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($428.99 @ Amazon Canada)
So there was a hitch with my chosen GPU. They ran out of stock and it was holding up the build. They sent me an email saying that they could substitute a similar one for $15 more, or I could wait a week or so until new stock came in.
My original EVGA GTX 970 choice
The similar one they suggested for $15 more
The substitute has a non-reference heatsink/fan so it's probably quieter and cooler, but it's actually clocked a little lower. It didn't seem like it was worth $15 more so I declined. I did a little more research on GTX 970s, and found out that there is a newer EVGA GTX 970 with great reviews. It's clocked even faster, and is supposed to be super quiet in idle scenarios. I asked if they had it in stock and they did, but for $25 more than my original choice. I agreed to that.
Was this a wise decision? I think I'm comfortable with it. I just didn't want to hold up the build any longer, and I don't mind paying an extra $25 for a superior card with better and quieter cooling.