Buy R9 290 or a RX 480

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Nope, no additional fees, if there were any it would all be included.
They're the ones importing it, you're just buying it from Newegg and paying for shipping.
The RX 480 is simply more optimized for DX12 as this is AMDs focus, however very few games are DX12, and even then the 1060 performs on par with the RX 480 most of the time while costing the same.
The 1060 6GB performs 10% better than the RX 480 in 90% of applications, so its probably the best choice here.
If you can afford it OP, get the 1060 6GB for $254 on Newegg, or the 3GB variant for $204.
 

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I'm in NZ so yea......but the 480 is better at dx12, isn't it?
There is this card here
http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/components/video-cards/pciexpress/auction-1188558596.htm
and it is quite cheap for the 1060 over here.
I will not be upgrading for a few years so i need a card with the best longevity
 

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Tax is a bitch, also the gigabyte mini version is quite cheap, how does it perform and OC'ness?
 
Nah, it takes into account tax and adds GST if its an issue. It tells you at checkout.
Here in AUS we typically have a 10% import tax right?
But since they have warehouses located domestically both here and in NZ, depending on the manufacturer it often bypasses tax altogether.
The ones that do have GST fees add on like $150 and tell you.
I paid $890 for my 1080 FTW two months ago, where they cost $1249 locally.
Trust me, perfectly safe and no added fees. :)
 

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Im not a fan of the 3gb's, i want at least 6 because i will have it for a while
 

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i will be back in an hour
 

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sorry, anything over 300 is taxed so it becomes more expensive to get in the US
 

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so if i buy a card, does newegg not miss any other fees like biosecurity
 

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Ok, wow thanks so much for saving me a 100$
 

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If i was to buy a card, what one should i go for? 6gb w/ good Oc ability
 

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or get a 480?