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24 | 85.71% |
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4 | 14.29% |
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Does the brand of GTX 680 matters?
none of my local shops got EVGA in their store but i can pick up a KFA2 GeForce GTX 680 for the same price as the EVGA GeForce GTX 680 but does that really matter when we talk RMA, Warranties and so on?
ino EVGA allows u to change gfx cooler on ur card without damaging the warrenty, the only thing i can find about KFA2 is this: Please note: that all KFA2 products come with a two year standard warranty - To validate your warranty please register your product within 30 days from date of purchase. A copy of a valid receipt is needed to complete registration.
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I'd stick to EVGA, they are a well known/respected mfg
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problem is just that they r all in back-order aka not available to buy atm plus it will be a little more expensive getting it shipped to me than what i can pick up a KFA2 for at my local store :/
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Do you NEED a card right now? I'd wait, better to be safe than sorry
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Stick with your 570 until you can get the EVGA. Peace of mind knowing you can swap coolers and having a better warranty is worth the wait in my opinion. Just my $0.02.
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Did u check komplett.dk already??
http://www.komplett.dk/k/ki.aspx?sku=746750 stock seems to exist (pardon me if I havent understood correctly, i tried using translate )also, not sure if the price is competitive compared to store Last edited by NHKS; Mar 28, 2012 at 05:50 PM. |
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u can't take komplett.dk's dates relevant i have seen that before but i guess i will see what happens bcs it's most the same price as buying it from eu.evga.com even through i dunno their shipping price.
plus i am like 300km's away from the capital city so it's not like i just go there xD
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well... you probably will not be swapping coolers since the stock is pretty good, so I would go with whatever mFG has the best support/warranty.
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i have been thinking about a backplate for the GTX680 at some point, but that will just come later.
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Damn...the poll seems kind of one sided doesn't it? EVGA seems to be the clear winner here.
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My .02; planning on moving from the 680 within a 2 year time frame? Go with the KFA2 if it's relatively cheaper.
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im pretty sure Evga's is lifetime. just not its tied to the card rather then the owners account, so now the person you sell it too the warrenty transfers easily.
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however with the new 'globalised' warranty policy coming in April(02), we will see some changes.. lets hope its a good one! |
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actually EVGA gived me a good offer on one, if i other it directly from them and i will be able to save around 100dkr from what it costs in my country for a EVGA or KFA2 GTX680.
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If you look at any site or any distributor EVGA's warranty is 3 years for the 680. I do not think they are doing any more lifetime warranties.
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'Grats on the deal! Yeah if that's the case I don't doubt you.
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17USD / 13euro but it's still almost what a backplate costs ^^;
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what comes down to it is who has cheaper price and better warranty service
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Go EVGA. Excellent reputation for quality and service(tm).
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Can't go wrong with EVGA.
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Both (KFA and EVGA) have limited warranties. The EVGA card is not an '-AR' aka lifetime warranty.
So, probably does not matter too much.
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Lost in translation somewhere.
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