EVGA Gtx 1080 ftw2

[That Nerd Codey]

Lately I have been looking into upgrading my pc. Through me research I have almost everything figured out: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/XtqYGf (fyi my pc sucks right now). This may seem fine and dandy but.. I have been looking into other gtx 1080's and I quickly began to love the EVGA gtx 1080 ftw2. I found it on pc part picker for almost 800$ (CAD) which is too much imo. So I found it on sears for 550$ (CAD) this is because sears is going out of business. But my question is : is the sears graphics card legit? Becasue I want the card but I dont want to get scammed. Please leave your thoughts.

[Damascus]

link please?  I believe sears  only sells PC components in the US

[That Nerd Codey]

http://www.sears.com/evga-geforce-gtx-1080-ftw2-gaming-icx/p-SPM12474340106?plpSellerId=UnbeatableSale.com, Inc.&prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5 (nice profile pic)

[Damascus]

OK, that price is in USD.  i.e. 695.94 CAD, presumably no or less tax as well.  Can you pick it up in the US?

[That Nerd Codey]

No I live on vancouver island and just wanted to find the graphics card for cheaper. thanks for the help.

[That Nerd Codey]

While your still here could you reccomend Gtx 1080's for me?

 

[Damascus]

5 minutes ago, That Nerd Codey said:

While your still here could you reccomend Gtx 1080's for me?

 

XLR8 no question, its got an amazing and compact cooler

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/rYNypg/pny-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-xlr8-video-card-vcggtx10808xgpb-oc

 

The EVGA DT version is also an option

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/qkJkcf/evga-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-ftw-dt-gaming-video-card-08g-p4-6284-kr

[Zando_]

2 minutes ago, Damascus said:

XLR8 no question, its got an amazing and compact cooler

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/rYNypg/pny-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-xlr8-video-card-vcggtx10808xgpb-oc

 

The EVGA DT version is also an option

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/qkJkcf/evga-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-ftw-dt-gaming-video-card-08g-p4-6284-kr

What is the difference between a DT and normal FTW? Just lower stock clocks?

[Damascus]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

What is the difference between a DT and normal FTW? Just lower stock clocks?

yup

 

Actually, I've  heard of them being the chips that are left after they bin for the "better" 1080 cards.  Its  still a 1080 though so the difference is negligible.

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

yup

 

Actually, I've  heard of them being the chips that are left after they bin for the "better" 1080 cards.  Its  still a 1080 though so the difference is negligible.

Ah. So it just won't OC as high. 

[Damascus]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Ah. So it just won't OC as high. 

Actually I would  put good money on it OC'ing just as high, pascal has a very predictable ceiling

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

Actually I would  put good money on it OC'ing just as high, pascal has a very predictable ceiling

And it still has RGB, right?

[Damascus]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

And it still has RGB, right?

yup

[Zando_]

2 minutes ago, Damascus said:

yup

[Phoenix Fieryn]

Consider the ASUS Strix option. It has superior cooling to db ratio as well. It's got RGB and all that goodness. Though the prices on those do fluctuate a bit. Expect around $580-690