You're paying for other things too, like whatever EVGA or Asus want to throw in the box, step up programs and all warranties are not the same.
Is the step up program included in the basic price? I thought you payed extra for that.
But how is Palit customer service after that first year? If it's as good as evga then get it.
How about Asus'? They seem to suck at CS and surely don't offer trade up program, etc...
I think there is also the brand name factor raising prices. If, for example, Palit was the same price as the more dominant brands, who would consider it? I think they have to be cheaper to compete.
Palit's card will be identical. Personally, I get rid of my cards so fast that I've never once had to deal with any brand's customer service. I don't even bother registering my cards. Never had a card arrive DOA, never had one die on me, and I always over clock. I'm of the opinion that if you're just buying the stock model you just go for best price.
Even more - I'll strip those of their stock coolers and put either Accelero Extreme IV or water block... Just wasn't sure if those actually have diff. power components, etc.
Yeah I'm still waiting for a CLC I can install on the Titan X. I tried installing the Accelero IV yesterday, then noticed I couldn't fit it on my mobo because the backplate blocks the RAM and CPU cooler. And I have a Z87 mobo that runs 8x on 2nd the PCI-E slot, so I have no choice but run the top slot for 16x.
I believe I read on OCN that this works:
1. http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/138-kraken-g10-gpu-bracket.html
2. http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/145-kraken-x41-liquid-cooler.html
Also make a post on the EVGA forums because Jacob from EVGA said if enough people ask, they'll modify the GTX 980 AIO cooler for the Titan X. You can also e-mail Inno3D and see if they'll sell their AIO cooler.
Got everything I need in my cart at newegg.... what is the best TIM for GPU's these days ???
I presume Artic Silver would not hurt GPUs if it's great for CPUs...?
So that Kraken is a good alternative? Great! Because, TitanX has a lot of untamed power.
Does it cover VRAM and VRM good?