Ongoing Discussion updated as of 8 March 2019 MOAR component discounts

[Gremlich]

EVGA B-stock items on sale as of 23 October

I got a refurbed GTX970 SSC for $200 to run 2xGTX970 SSC SLI for a total GPU cost of $510

so, the specs for the 970 SSC are with an OC to 1323MHz (use EVGA's Precision X 16):

1190MHz GPU Clock
4096MB GDDR5 Memory
7010MHz Memory Clock
224.3GB/s Memory Bandwidth

EVGA have a few of the GTX980ti for under $370, the GTX980 FTW for $300, the GTX970 SSC for $220

I recommend going SLI cheap now until next year with the new GPUs. Other wise, you'll end up paying out minimum of $450 for a single 1070 when you can get better performance with SLI with your existing tech level. Remember, once they tune Dx12 to perform RAM-stacking, you'll get double the GPU RAM to use.or so they say)

Also on the b-stock page are power supplies like a 1000W G2 for $100.

[GeraldEvans]

I have a GTX 980 Ti Gaming ACX 2.0+ (06G-P4-4991-KR)

Am I better of trying to get another of these? All of the B stock cards are better. Higher clock, higher power draw, 16 pin power instead of 14 pin.

Can't argue with the price, but I'd like to make sure I'm not going the wrong direction.

[Gremlich]

Pretty good at the prices, the 499x-aa cards are about the same spec. Just make sure ACX 2.0

P/N: 06G-P4-4996-RX for $340. FTW card

$420 is the cheapest I've seen your model going for.

[Gremlich]

Some pretty good deals at NEWEGG

Get some of these if you have GTX GPUs

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=600-PL-2816-LR

[GeraldEvans]

Ooh. I want one of those Power Links. Or two for when I SLI.

[JakeStoanes]

Gremlich, let me know if you find any really good deals on Solid State Drives and HDD's. I am looking to probably grab a 128gb SSD to put my windows on, and then a 1-2TB HDD to put everything else on. My 500GB HDD just isn't nearly enough space anymore. Money is kind of an issue, which is why i'm just asking if you find any truly outstanding sales for those, please let me know. I've been keeping an eye out myself.

[Gremlich]

On 10/29/2016 at 0:16 PM, JakeStoanes said:

Gremlich, let me know if you find any really good deals on Solid State Drives and HDD's. I am looking to probably grab a 128gb SSD to put my windows on, and then a 1-2TB HDD to put everything else on. My 500GB HDD just isn't nearly enough space anymore. Money is kind of an issue, which is why i'm just asking if you find any truly outstanding sales for those, please let me know. I've been keeping an eye out myself.

I recommend a minimum 240gb SSD. I use a 128gb Crucial M4 just for SC. Microcenter has been having some great deals on SSDs and sign up for Newegg email alerts instead of waiting for me to post. Samsung, Crucial and Intel are your best buys, even considering cost. Stay away from OCZ, I had two brick on me. PNY might be okay if they use a good controller.  Here is a great deal on the Crucial MX300 2.5" 525GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT525MX300SSD1 , http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4P04RM5561
 I found.

You can pick up a 1TB HDD for storage for $60 and get a 250gb or so for $80. Sometimes the 250-256 GB SSDs can be had for a little less. I got a 500gb Samsung evo 750 for $135 from microcenter to replace my 250gb evo 850

http://www.microcenter.com/category/4294945779/Solid-State-Drives-SSD

[JakeStoanes]

4 hours ago, Gremlich said:

I recommend a minimum 240gb SSD. I use a 128gb Crucial M4 just for SC. Microcenter has been having some great deals on SSDs and sign up for Newegg email alerts instead of waiting for me to post. Samsung, Crucial and Intel are your best buys, even considering cost. Stay away from OCZ, I had two brick on me. PNY might be okay if they use a good controller.  Here is a great deal on the Crucial MX300 2.5" 525GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT525MX300SSD1 , http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4P04RM5561
 I found.

You can pick up a 1TB HDD for storage for $60 and get a 250gb or so for $80. Sometimes the 250-256 GB SSDs can be had for a little less. I got a 500gb Samsung evo 750 for $135 from microcenter to replace my 250gb evo 850

http://www.microcenter.com/category/4294945779/Solid-State-Drives-SSD

I actually have their email alerts, which is why I mentioned I have been looking. I actually really appreciate the extra advice, and the links. I will definitely look into both.
Do you have any personal suggestion on HDD's as well? I normally go with WD - though I forgot which colors were best/worst, it has been quite some time since I built up the memory for my computer.

[Gremlich]

I use WD blacks and greens. I have 8TB of storage. No RAID configs, just multiple backups

[Gremlich]

These Newegg deals expire at midnight PST 6 Nov  a pre Black Friday sale

even the same case I have, the Corsair 540 Air for $110

lots of SSD and HDD drives, GPUs RAM

Corsair Hydro H50 single radiator with a 120mm fan for $50

[Gremlich]

More from Newegg  expire midnight 12 November

some from PNY <-- up to 70% of some products, really miscellaneous

 

[Gremlich]

On 10/23/2016 at 3:16 PM, GeraldEvans said:

I have a GTX 980 Ti Gaming ACX 2.0+ (06G-P4-4991-KR)

Am I better of trying to get another of these? All of the B stock cards are better. Higher clock, higher power draw, 16 pin power instead of 14 pin.

Can't argue with the price, but I'd like to make sure I'm not going the wrong direction.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=06G-P4-4992-RX

not the 4991, but same specs, one less fan and $340

[Gremlich]

EVGA's b-stock page has GTX 970 SSC 3975-KR ACX 2.0 GPUs for $180

other GTX 970 SSC (2975-KR and 3979-KR) are going for $200 on the site --  if you have a weak card and you're cheap like me, get 2 x GTX970 SSC 3975-KR GPUs for a total of $360 and shipping. I'm running a 3975-KR and 3979-KR and they are essentially the identical card.

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+ for $340

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti SC GAMING P/N: 06G-P4-4992-RX also for $340

[Gremlich]

MOAR Newegg sale, these expire midnight 13 November

These deals expire on 17 November

[Gremlich]

These Newegg deals expire on 22 November <-- featuring AMD GPUs

These Newegg deals expire on 21 November

These Newegg deals expire on 19 November

 

[Gremlich]

EVGA Black Friday B-stock sales -- some are pretty good.

http://www.evga.com/products/feature.aspx

Example: A GTX970 SSC (3975-KR)  for $150 after $75 instant rebate and a $30 MIR.

Check em out.

[Gremlich]

Some wicked deals at newegg!!!!

 

[Gremlich]

Newegg's cyber Monday

https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=83-152-188

XFX 8GB 480 FOR $210 after MIR https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814150774

And EVGA B-stock items like power supplies, monos, GPUs, and other accessories http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=8

[JakeStoanes]

I was all excited over the sale of the i7... but it was completely sold out as soon as I woke up haha

[Gremlich]

don't wanna spend big bucks on a 1080? how about $350 for this (after $150 instant rebate and a $20 MIR):

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti CLASSIFIED GAMING ACX 2.0+

 

Also, EVGA TORQ X10 Carbon gaming mouse for $20, normally $70, short time only, like TODAY, Tuesday, 29 November

[Gremlich]

EVGA's Wednesday special is that power link thing for $15 per,   $30

http://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=600-PL-2816-LR

[Gremlich]

Buy MOAR stuff.  From newegg

34" Curved monitor for $580

3d printer for $200

27" 1080p monitor for $130

Great deals on RAM

[Gremlich]

$100 for the Arctic Cooling Liquid Freezer 240 closed loop at https://www.arctic.ac/us_en/liquid-freezer-240.html

As of today, down from $130

I have this and I barely hear the thing half the time.

[Gremlich]

EVGA is having a 12 day XMAS sale

Newegg sales 1 expires 12 Dec

Newegg sales 2 for refurbished items expires midnight tonight (6 Dec)

PNY 12 days sale

[Gremlich]

http://www.evga.com/articles/01075/12-days-of-xmas/

today is the GTX980 ti for $350