What model is best for gtx 980?

[subeast]

I'm looking to buy a 980, as it seems to be the best option at my 400$ price limit. (If you disagree I'd love to hear your input) I don't know much about buying gpus and I'm quite confused on how to chose a model. There are several models that show up while I look around. What is the best model? Is it worth paying extra for a better model?
Also, how long do you think until my 980 will have to be replaced?

Thanks for any answers, in advance. I appreciate it greatly.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

i recommend EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 2.0

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GTX-GDDR5-Graphics-Card/dp/B00NT9UT3M/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1434334971&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+980

but a gtx 980 starts at 500. if your budget is 400 you would want to look at a gtx 970.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Super-Clocked-Graphics/dp/B00NVODXR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1434335032&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+970

both are excellent cards and should keep you going for a couple years. no one can tell you exactly how long your card will keep up with new technology. they can only speculate.

evga has a great reputation and makes good quality parts. their gpus come with a 3 year warranty and an optional 5 year for $30 and 10 year for $60.
if at any time in 90 days a new model of your gpu comes out you can return it to evga for the cost of shipping and the price difference of the better card.

 

[Gam3r01]

EVGA dosent bring anything special to the table for maxwell cards. They are a great company with great service, however its not spectacular this time around.
I recommend either the Gigabyte G1, or MSI gaming models. At 400 a 970 would likely be better.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1516121/gtx-970-comparison-strix-vs-msi-gaming-vs-gigabyte-g1

 

[subeast]

EVGA dosent bring anything special to the table for maxwell cards. They are a great company with great service, however its not spectacular this time around.
I recommend either the Gigabyte G1, or MSI gaming models. At 400 a 970 would likely be better.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1516121/gtx-970-comparison-strix-vs-msi-gaming-vs-gigabyte-g1

I found an Evga model for $440 new. Should I take this deal or should I invest in a better model like MSI or gigabyte? Or is the difference not worth it?

 

[subeast]

i recommend EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 2.0

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GTX-GDDR5-Graphics-Card/dp/B00NT9UT3M/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1434334971&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+980

but a gtx 980 starts at 500. if your budget is 400 you would want to look at a gtx 970.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Super-Clocked-Graphics/dp/B00NVODXR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1434335032&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+970

both are excellent cards and should keep you going for a couple years. no one can tell you exactly how long your card will keep up with new technology. they can only speculate.

evga has a great reputation and makes good quality parts. their gpus come with a 3 year warranty and an optional 5 year for $30 and 10 year for $60.
if at any time in 90 days a new model of your gpu comes out you can return it to evga for the cost of shipping and the price difference of the better card.

There seem to be 2 evga models, the one you sent and also another silver one. Which one is better?

 

[N3rdR4ge]

there are several. i recommended the Superclocked ACX 2.0 version. you are looking at a different version. the Superclocked ACX 2.0 version is better.