Why is this GPU more expensive?

[PCnooberson]

These two GPUs have basically the exact same card with the same specs, yet they vary in price by over $60.

Why is one more expensive than the other? Are you only paying for the brand?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125869&cm_re=gigabyte_1080-_-14-125-869-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814487245

 

[weberdarren97]

Hey, a 1080 is a 1080. Whether or not you want to pay the extra for a premium model is up to you.

Pretty much all GTX 1080s made by reputable companies (Asus, EVGA, Gigabyte, MSI, etc) have good VRMs and good cooling. You really don't need to pay the extra just to have a good gaming experience.

Now if you are trying to set world records, then it would be worth paying the extra for the best of the best. That way you'd have a good start when you are ready to get modding.

 

[Baralis]

While the specs are very similar the EVGA just has more bells and whistles such as RGB lighting, more power phases and probably a better binned chip meaning it has the potential to OC higher. As far as stock performance their probably isnt a notable difference between the two.