Is the GTX 980ti lightening worth it for a gamer

[Sank]

So I was building myself a pc and I can't afford 4k monitors and just for gaming titan x was out of the question! So I though of getting the next best thing the GTX 980ti, now I am not a very big overclocker, but when given the option I like to! So should I get the MSI GTX 980ti lightning or any other gfx at or below the price of the lightning!

[suchamoneypit]

the lightning series is really meant for overclocking, so if your not doing it, its probably not worth it.

[App4that]

If you're not going to overclock, no. It's not worth it.

[Guest]

switch to EVGA's counterpart http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487160

[Najuno]

I´d go with an EVGA GTX980Ti ACX2.0 SC. Rock solid card and EVGA has the best customer service and warranty terms out there. And it is cheaper by a good notch than the MSI. As mentioned before the Lightning is more for OCers.

[Sank]

If you're not going to overclock, no. It's not worth it.

I have seen videos where they overclocking it to abt 8.1ghz I won't overclocking it as much!

And even if I run it on stock settings wouldn't it be faster and give better results then others for the price it is available at!

[jjohnthedon1]

The msi g6 are really good

I have 2

[App4that]

I have seen videos where they overclocking it to abt 8.1ghz I won't overclocking it as much!

And even if I run it on stock settings wouldn't it be faster and give better results then others for the price it is available at!

As others have said get the EVGA SC, great card with great support. Linus has a video showing that overclocking focused cards are a waste of money if you don't overclock. I'd give you a link but on my phone.

[sweg_meste]

get the evga reference 980ti. looks sexy and works well

[Najuno]

As others have said get the EVGA SC, great card with great support. Linus has a video showing that overclocking focused cards are a waste of money if you don't overclock. I'd give you a link but on my phone.

Let me help you out my friend .

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp44996kr

 

The FTW is right now the cheapest and also one of the fastest from EVGA.

[Sank]

As others have said get the EVGA SC, great card with great support. Linus has a video showing that overclocking focused cards are a waste of money if you don't overclock. I'd give you a link but on my phone.

I would love to overclock it, but what I am worried about is, how long at a stretch could I use the card, if I overclocked it!

[Sank]

Let me help you out my friend .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLLiSrAM-uc

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp44996kr

The FTW is right now the cheapest and also one of the fastest from EVGA.

Thank you!

[Najuno]

Thank you!

My pleasure .

[Praesi]

You could go for the amp!extreme. They are both about the same out of the Box and its a bit less expensive.

[Najuno]

You could go for the amp!extreme. They are both about the same out of the Box and its a bit less expensive.

Amp! is nice but no competition to EVGA´s superior customer service. I choose EVGA over every other brand or make when it comes to nVidia any time of the day.

[Praesi]

Amp! is nice but no competition to EVGA´s superior customer service. I choose EVGA over every other brand or make when it comes to nVidia any time of the day.

How many RMA´s you had  with Zotac Products? Zero? I thought so.

I wonder how often EVGA GPU´s die because everyone praise their RMA Policy. 

Its a Fairytale, nothing more.

And i choose the GPU because of its Power and not because of possible good Customer Service. Why you have an Asus Card again?

[Najuno]

How many RMA´s you had  with Zotac Products? Zero? I thought so.

I wonder how often EVGA GPU´s die because everyone praise their RMA Policy. 

Its a Fairytale, nothing more.

And i choose the GPU because of its Power and not because of possible good Customer Service.  :rolleyes:

It´s not a fairytale first of all. And defective GPUs more DOA happen to everybody once in a while. Of course if you buy every 5 years a card then probably not. My perspective and many others is a different one, whether you like that or not who cares?

And a Classified is a superior GPU especially for OCers, go try to find an AMP! in the top world results... won´t happen. And don´t try to tell my why Zotac is so superior, I never stated they´re crap.

And just so you know I don´t buy Zotac, due to a lack of compatible EKWB fullcover blocks.

 

EDIT: EVGA is the only company for nVidia that maintain warranty when you removed their heatsink and watercooled it. But since you´re just butt hurt about your beloved Zotac cards, this kind of stuff doesn´t cross your mind.

[Praesi]

It´s not a fairytale first of all. And defective GPUs more DOA happen to everybody once in a while. Of course if you buy every 5 years a card then probably not. My perspective and many others is a different one, whether you like that or not who cares?

And a Classified is a superior GPU especially for OCers, go try to find an AMP! in the top world results... won´t happen. And don´t try to tell my why Zotac is so superior, I never stated they´re crap.

And just so you know I don´t buy Zotac, due to a lack of compatible EKWB fullcover blocks.

 

EDIT: EVGA is the only company for nVidia that maintain warranty when you removed their heatsink and watercooled it. But since you´re just butt hurt about your beloved Zotac cards, this kind of stuff doesn´t cross your mind.

I wonder who sounds butthurt here.   :rolleyes:

[Najuno]

I wonder who sounds butthurt here.   :rolleyes:

Sure good argument you have .

[Sank]

As others have said get the EVGA SC, great card with great support. Linus has a video showing that overclocking focused cards are a waste of money if you don't overclock. I'd give you a link but on my phone.

hey, thanks again for helping me, i understand now that the gtx lightning is a great card but i wont be able to fully utilize its potential, so could you guys help me select a great looking card with good performance, the EVGA SC+ ACX 2.0+ is great but it doesnt look as good, as my case has really huge window!

[Najuno]

hey, thanks again for helping me, i understand now that the gtx lightning is a great card but i wont be able to fully utilize its potential, so could you guys help me select a great looking card with good performance, the EVGA SC+ ACX 2.0+ is great but it doesnt look as good, as my case has really huge window!

Alright if you care most about looks here´s a nice looking GTX980Ti

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127889

 

EDIT:

 

Or here´s a card with RGB lighting. Customizable to your visual needs .

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125837

[Sank]

Thank You for all your inputs, bu i have finally decided to get the lightning as first of all i found it for about 699 and second of all it because it looks so damn good! But the only thing  troubling me is the INTERNATIONAL service msi provides

 

EDIT:

Come to think of it, it is made with, military grade material so the chance of anything bad happening to it is low!