EVGA Step Up Program (GTX 780 Ti to GTX 980)

[isdouble]

So I bought a GTX 780 Ti with ACX (1020 MHz) about 82 days ago. That puts me within the 90 days of upgrading my GPU via Step Up Program.

I would go for it if they make the GTX 980 SC with ACX (1266 MHz) as an option but they only have the Non-SC version at the moment.

Should I go for the GTX 980 with ACX (1126 MHz) regardless?

I know GTX 980 is still a faster card but my card cost me $700 whereas the GTX 980 is around $550ish.

[Keyboard Warrior]

So they give you 150$ back ? 

Do it. 

[79wjd]

So they give you 150$ back ? 

Do it. 

They don't give any money back/ 

 

@isdouble I'd step up anyway. 

[Phllips]

Which card do you like the look of better? choose that one

[Virgule]

So they give you 150$ back ? 

Do it. 

He'd get more than 150$ selling it to some random dude on the streets. Hell, I'd pay him 200$ right now for it. 

[nj4ck]

Do it. 980 is faster, period. And the SC doesn't matter, you can do that in afterburner in less  than 10 seconds..

[Oshino Shinobu]

Do it. SC versions aren't worth it, just overlcock it yourself. 

[79wjd]

He'd get more than 150$ selling it to some random dude on the streets. Hell, I'd pay him 200$ right now for it. 

Somoene on the street won't give you a 980 for a 780Ti

[Shaqo_Wyn]

So I bought a GTX 780 Ti with ACX (1020 MHz) about 82 days ago. That puts me within the 90 days of upgrading my GPU via Step Up Program.

I would go for it if they make the GTX 980 SC with ACX (1266 MHz) as an option but they only have the Non-SC version at the moment.

Should I go for the GTX 980 with ACX (1126 MHz) regardless?

I know GTX 980 is still a faster card but my card cost me $700 whereas the GTX 980 is around $550ish.

 

Hmm.. going with the GTX 980 w/ ACX 2.0 is recommended. However there is the matter of the $150. Not worth it IMHO.

[Oshino Shinobu]

He'd get more than 150$ selling it to some random dude on the streets. Hell, I'd pay him 200$ right now for it. 

And give him a 980? 

[Moglakos]

i can buy your 780Ti card for 230$ if you want

[nj4ck]

He'd get more than 150$ selling it to some random dude on the streets. Hell, I'd pay him 200$ right now for it. 

yeah but you wouldn't give him $200 AND a GTX 980, would you... 

[Virgule]

Somoene on the street won't give you a 980 for a 780Ti

 

 

And give him a 980? 

 

 

Oh so he gives his 780ti back to EVGA and gets a 980 AND 150$ ??????

 

 

 

DO. IT.

[79wjd]

Hmm.. going with the GTX 980 w/ ACX 2.0 is recommended. However there is the matter of the $150. Not worth it IMHO.

How is it not worth it? The 980 performs very similalrly, will be easier to resell in the future as its a newer card, and a second one can be picked up for SLI for $150 less. 

 

 

Oh so he gives his 780ti back to EVGA and gets a 980 AND 150$ ??????

 

 

 

DO. IT.

No, he just gets the 980. Still worth it though. 

[Oshino Shinobu]

Oh so he gives his 780ti back to EVGA and gets a 980 AND 150$ ??????

 

 

 

DO. IT.

Well, no. But he thought they would. He won't get anything back, but he will get a 980 if he gives them his 780Ti. 

[Nacho588425]

If they dont give you the money back, its not worth it. They perform almost the same...

[Virgule]

Well, no. But he thought they would. He won't get anything back, but he will get a 980 if he gives them his 780Ti. 

Still,

 

 

DO. IT.

[79wjd]

If they dont give you the money back, its not worth it. They perform almost the same...

They perform almost the same, but one is newer, has support for newer features, will be easier to sell, will be cheaper to SLI and cheaper to power. How is it not worth it? 

[Oshino Shinobu]

If they dont give you the money back, its not worth it. They perform almost the same...

The 980 performs a little better than the 780Ti and overclocks well.... Definitely worth it. 

[Nacho588425]

They perform almost the same, but one is newer, has support for newer features, will be easier to sell, will be cheaper to SLI and cheaper to power. How is it not worth it? 

He paid more for it...

[79wjd]

He paid more for it...

Okay... but you're getting something, which is all around better. So again, how is it not worth it? 

[isdouble]

Jeez, the thread blew up within minutes. Just to clarify, EVGA does not give the difference back. So I will be taking a $150 give or take loss. It seems like there are more people saying yes than no.

For future proof, IF I had to SLI, I guess GTX 980 is the better option to go for.. I guess I'll wait until a day before my 90 days is up to see if they bring out other options if not, I will probably end up going for the GTX 980 with ACX.

Thanks guys.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

They perform almost the same, but one is newer, has support for newer features, will be easier to sell, will be cheaper to SLI and cheaper to power. How is it not worth it? 

 

He paid more, if he gets the $150 back the GTX 980 is the clear choice. If not, you are losing money. It means the step up programma wasn't free, you paid a $150 membership fee for it. If the OP's Ti was a year or more old it would've been worth it.

[79wjd]

Jeez, the thread blew up within minutes. Just to clarify, EVGA does not give the difference back. So I will be taking a $150 give or take loss. It seems like there are more people saying yes than no.

For future proof, IF I had to SLI, I guess GTX 980 is the better option to go for.. I guess I'll wait until a day before my 90 days is up to see if they bring out other options if not, I will probably end up going for the GTX 980 with ACX.

Thanks guys.

They probably won't give other options and an SC card isn't drastically faster than a non SC card -- and more than likely you'll be able to OC it yourself. I'd just step up to the 980 now and be done with it. 

 

He paid more, if he gets the $150 back the GTX 980 is the clear choice. If not, you are losing money. It means the step up programma wasn't free, you paid a $150 membership fee for it. If the OP's Ti was a year or more old it would've been worth it.

Yes, technically hes losing money....but he's also getting a superior product. It would be stupid to keep the 780Ti. Its not like its going to retain its $700 value now that the 980, which is superior, is only $550.

[rodion.zissou]

Just thought I'd let you know I submitted my Step Up on Friday from 780 SC ACX to 980. my que number is still pending. They say that stock issues may cause weeks of waiting, (they'll probably sell as much of the first batch normally as possible). But as long as you submit before the 90 day deadline you should be good. Also, to reiterate it says very clearly they don't include tax on your original invoice and you don't get any positive $ difference back, and you've got to pay shipping and fees. All together I'll pay around $80 to ship old card back and new one home.