hard to choose which gtx 980 GPU to get

[DesertBum]

so I'm planning on getting a GTX 980 with plans on x2 for SLI in the future. my dilemma is which GTX to get? I've done comparisons at newegg.com and pcpartspicker.com but everything is nearly identical. I figure there is one or two guru's out there that could lead me in the right direction for which GTX manufacturer is better. my build that I plan to get is...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wcFTNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wcFTNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($544.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($365.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($258.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.67 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Series Primo Aluminum ATX Full Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit) ($170.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $2275.55

 

[Barney6262]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

The gigabyte G1 gaming is a fantastic choice.
I changed your PSU as well as it is cheaper but still more than enough for what you need.
Seriously consider going with windows 7 for OS,,,, Personal preference but still...