Thanks guys. Yes, I'm in the US and doing a fresh build, but I want to be able to play Bad Company 2 now until BF3 drops. Maybe some Stalker games again for the nostalgia + experience.
I like rebates but am wary of them. I've been burned a few times, sometimes my fault for being tardy, sometimes not.
Mobo Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3 Intel Z68 Motherboard
Processor Intel Core i5-2500K
RAM 16GB Patriot Gamer, (sold the Vengeance on craigslist for what I paid for, shwing)
SDD Intel 320 series SSD
PSU XFX Pro Core 550W
Monitor Samsung 24", 1920x1080 native, 60hz
I'm seeing some 6870s for 560ti prices though..
(I estimate $7-9 shipping on all these cards)
$169 after $20 MIR
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=00-53846089-2
$169 after $30 MIR
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...suH9y.Rbs_REYA
The other 560tis I am looking at are:
PNY, good brand, $204 after rebate
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=00-53846164-2
MSI Twin Frozr, everyone seems to love these, but $239, no rebates
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=00-53846164-2
On the plus side, Tigerdirect is only going to be charging me $4 in shipping for a card and no tax