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On a SUPER budget, would like to get a 970 if possible but need it under $350 AUD (285 USD)

 

HELP,

 

if not, what days of the year between now and April have massive sales

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Buy a used one on a site like Ebay?

eBay isn't much cheaper than retail for 970's.

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eBay isn't much cheaper than retail for 970's.

Its a shame realy

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Yeah, that's pretty much the same as retail: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt9010110p

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Yeah, that's pretty much the same as retail: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt9010110p

HOLY S**T, My local store has $110 off this card

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Not all us stores will ship Internationally ebay will. 

It would cost about the same after shipping and converting currencies. The disadvantage would be less support buying outside of Australia. 

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It would cost about the same after shipping and converting currencies. The disadvantage would be less support buying outside of Australia. 

I would be worried with that Zotac i cant find any professional reviews or videos on it maybe its cheaper for a reason.

 

Good user reviews but who knows they prob just happy it runs. 

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I got a MSI 970 for 10% off, so for $315. It was a pretty good deal, but no longer available.

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Just wait for a deal or save up more cash. IMO I would rather wait for a deal than buy a used card, that's just me though. Or save up some cash, 970 is a great card it'll be worth it.

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I would be worried with that Zotac i cant find any professional reviews or videos on it maybe its cheaper for a reason.

Good user reviews but who knows they prob just happy it runs.

It's smaller than other 'full-sized' graphics cards. There's nothing wrong with it. Zotac also doesn't demand a premium like other brands.

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On a SUPER budget, would like to get a 970 if possible but need it under $350 AUD (285 USD)

 

HELP,

 

if not, what days of the year between now and April have massive sales

AU$350 is almost impossible because US$/AU$ rate is very expensive now, even PCcasegear sells it at $439 for gainward model, or $500+ for a good brand like Gigabyte or EVGA

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