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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 12
Motherboard
Asus Striker II Formula nForce 780i SLI Mainboard
Memory
8G Corsair Dominator DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
None LoL
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-Bit PCI Sound Card
Monitor(s) Displays
None LoL
Screen Resolution
None LoL
Hard Drives
2 Western Digital Raid-0 10,000 RPM Velociraptor's
PSU
Corsair AX850
Case
Corsair Graphite 600T
Cooling
Corsair H70
Keyboard
None LoL
Mouse
None LoL
Internet Speed
Download: 14.95 MB/s Upload: 2.88 MB/s
Other Info
32" LG LCD TV
Astro A40 Audio System
Logitech Z-2300 Speakers
Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim
Rosewill External Enclosure
I've decided to go with EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.

I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.

But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
Probably not mate.

Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).

EDIT: Btw excellent choice.

Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Vapor-X Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC898
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ XL2411T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz
Hard Drives
Plextor M3 Pro 128GB
WD Caviar Blue
PSU
Seasonic G Series 650W
Case
Corsair Obsidian 650D
Cooling
Corsair H60 2013 Edition
Keyboard
Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid
Mouse
Corsair Raptor M45
Other Info
Headphones: Sennheiser HD-515
I've decided to go with EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.

I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.

But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
Probably not mate.

Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).

EDIT: Btw excellent choice.

Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.

I've done so much already OCing it would not be that much of a pain in the scheme of things.

Just an e-mail from EVGA, they now have them in stock @ $499.99 so I think I'm gunna go ahead and order from them since NewEgg has them for $549.99 which is still $517.55 with the promo code and shipped. If they have a sale later in November o well, I doubt the 580's will go down in price soon.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 12
Motherboard
Asus Striker II Formula nForce 780i SLI Mainboard
Memory
8G Corsair Dominator DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
None LoL
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-Bit PCI Sound Card
Monitor(s) Displays
None LoL
Screen Resolution
None LoL
Hard Drives
2 Western Digital Raid-0 10,000 RPM Velociraptor's
PSU
Corsair AX850
Case
Corsair Graphite 600T
Cooling
Corsair H70
Keyboard
None LoL
Mouse
None LoL
Internet Speed
Download: 14.95 MB/s Upload: 2.88 MB/s
Other Info
32" LG LCD TV
Astro A40 Audio System
Logitech Z-2300 Speakers
Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim
Rosewill External Enclosure
I've decided to go with EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.

I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.

But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
Probably not mate.

Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).

EDIT: Btw excellent choice.

Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.

I've done so much already OCing it would not be that much of a pain in the scheme of things.

Just an e-mail from EVGA, they now have them in stock @ $499.99 so I think I'm gunna go ahead and order from them since NewEgg has them for $549.99 which is still $517.55 with the promo code and shipped. If they have a sale later in November o well, I doubt the 580's will go down in price soon.
Sounds like a good plan mate.

Have fun messing around with that monster :D.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Vapor-X Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC898
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ XL2411T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz
Hard Drives
Plextor M3 Pro 128GB
WD Caviar Blue
PSU
Seasonic G Series 650W
Case
Corsair Obsidian 650D
Cooling
Corsair H60 2013 Edition
Keyboard
Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid
Mouse
Corsair Raptor M45
Other Info
Headphones: Sennheiser HD-515
Probably not mate.

Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).

EDIT: Btw excellent choice.

Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.

I've done so much already OCing it would not be that much of a pain in the scheme of things.

Just an e-mail from EVGA, they now have them in stock @ $499.99 so I think I'm gunna go ahead and order from them since NewEgg has them for $549.99 which is still $517.55 with the promo code and shipped. If they have a sale later in November o well, I doubt the 580's will go down in price soon.
Sounds like a good plan mate.

Have fun messing around with that monster :D.

Just ordered it from EVGA, $499.99 total, came with free shipping too. NewEgg has $7.56 shipping with a 10% discount code and its still $517.55. Least I saved a few bucks, I'll just have to cry when it comes down in price in a month.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 12
Motherboard
Asus Striker II Formula nForce 780i SLI Mainboard
Memory
8G Corsair Dominator DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
None LoL
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-Bit PCI Sound Card
Monitor(s) Displays
None LoL
Screen Resolution
None LoL
Hard Drives
2 Western Digital Raid-0 10,000 RPM Velociraptor's
PSU
Corsair AX850
Case
Corsair Graphite 600T
Cooling
Corsair H70
Keyboard
None LoL
Mouse
None LoL
Internet Speed
Download: 14.95 MB/s Upload: 2.88 MB/s
Other Info
32" LG LCD TV
Astro A40 Audio System
Logitech Z-2300 Speakers
Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim
Rosewill External Enclosure
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