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I had a Gtx 980 die on me recently and need to get another card with a reference PCB for various reasons including fitting a water block that I already have ordered. Because I'm in Australia this is the only potential opportunity for a card with a reference PCB. After comparing it to my old card it looks very similar but I just wanted a second opinion. I know it isn't a stock cooler but that doesn't matter. Thanks in advance, link to the card below:

 

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1693&products_id=29662&zenid=b17c065ea33de4e3269c50182a5cbda7

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That is not a reference.

EVGA have reference cards with a stock/custom cooler

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I had a Gtx 980 die on me recently and need to get another card with a reference PCB for various reasons including fitting a water block that I already have ordered. Because I'm in Australia this is the only potential opportunity for a card with a reference PCB. After comparing it to my old card it looks very similar but I just wanted a second opinion. I know it isn't a stock cooler but that doesn't matter. Thanks in advance, link to the card below:

 

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1693&products_id=29662&zenid=b17c065ea33de4e3269c50182a5cbda7

Doesnt look like a reference - EVGA sells basic reference-based 980's.

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Certified reference, you're good.

 

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