Zotac gtx 980 AMP! extreme edition - confused about some of its reviews

[Cole31]

Hey guys, I have a question regarding the Zotac gtx 980 AMP! extreme edition

I'm in a situation where I could buy one, second hand but under warantee, for ~$350. Which seems to be a good deal. My only issue is that it seems to have mixed reviews due to some voltage limitation. My question is the following: Are reviews mixed because it's price (new) is way too high for this card, or is it because it's simply not a good 980 ?

I got a 680, I just ordered a 1440p 144h monitor and i'm looking to upgrade my GPU. I was going for a 970 but if I can get a good 980 for the same price ill really consider it..

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[mcnumpty23]

think the voltage/tdp limitation was sorted with a bios update

check zotac website to be sure though

 

[Cole31]

Doesn't look like it was fixed. But then again it's pretty cheap. No idea if an "half gimped" of those card for $350 is a good deal.

 

[mcnumpty23]

if its this card theres mention of bios updates at bottom

http://www.gamersnexus.net/news-pc/1657-zotac-gtx-980-extreme-voltage-issue-warning

and could probably flash a different bios from zotac on it anyway

or do what i did with my msi gtx970--i edited the bios with maxwell bios editor to allow higher tdp

 

[Cole31]

According to what i'm reading on overclock.net here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1525431/guide-zotac-gtx-980-amp-extreme-edition-modding-guide/60#post_24004503

it's not really fixed yet..

Have really no idea what to do with this opportunity

 

[mcnumpty23]

how much cheaper is it compared to a different gtx980?

and all of those negatives seem to be from people trying to get the max overclock out of the card

cant see bad reviews from people using a lower overclock or stock settings

 

[Cole31]

Other GTX980 start from $540 where I live. New, obviously.

The Zotac isn't available anymore but release price was something insane like $700 or something

 

[mcnumpty23]

its a good saving then

here in the uk i would be able to buy it and if i didnt like it send it back--as long as i bought it over the phone or internet

no restock fee just return postage

but other countries may differ

 

[Cole31]

yeah, it differs because it's second hand 😛

Guy seem trustable tho, and Ill get to install the GPU in my case and run a benchmark before handing money.. so yeah, it's mostly a matter of "Is this card worth $350 performance/price wise, with a year'ish left on warantee"

 

[mcnumpty23]

if you get to test it before handing over the money

and the warranty is transferable

then its a $200+ saving

i would try it and if you arent happy at all you dont have to buy it