Typical!

[Monstermunch]

I've RMA'd my GTX470 directly to Zotac last week and expecting it to take 6+ weeks like any other RMA I decided to order a new card.

I ordered a MSI 6970 Twin FrozR a few days ago but today I got an email from Zotac saying that they had tested my card and were sending a replacement ".....We do not have stock of the GTX470 therefore we would like to give you a new boxed GTX480 SKU: ZT-40101 and will ship today."

Looking at the reviews around the GTX480 seems to be about equal to the 6970 so any ideas on which I should keep?

 

[Monstermunch]

I have heard that the 480's do exceptionally well under water, so I might give that a go.

/looks in box under desk n finds 2 completely unused water loops (2x PA120.2's, 2x laing ddc's & many other goodies)

 

[Monstermunch]

But water? that's where they're made to thrive tbh. The 6970 is a poor overclocker any way, the 480? if you're into that sort of thing it's a bloody great overclocker.

Love my water cooling, but just haven't used it in a few years (check clocks in sig) but I think I might have to dust the cobwebs off it and get it up n running again!