Fair price to ask for my current PC

phoenix said:
Hi.

Thank you for your advice thus far. :)
[MENTION=6280]Blazzok[/MENTION]
I have a 1920x1080 monitor, and intend to keep it until it stops working, so 1080p is where it's at. I'm not too cut up about the idea of it not being practical to run recent details using the highest available graphics settings. While I may sometimes install high resolution texture packs, I don't usually use antialiasing: jaggies or seeing games rendered down to the most minute detail don't faze me when I have been sucked into the world of an RPG-and disabling it leads to smoother gameplay. When I do crank up visual fidelity is when I think an older game could benefit from it, and I have less reason to worry about performance hits.

I don't envisage getting a GTX 970 regardless of how good it may be. While I may allow myself R200-R300 latitude on items, I shall not be stretching my budget to Mr Fantastic-like proportions. I am aiming for a total spend of between R5000 and R6000, so buying a 970 will leave me little room for anything else.

I am avoiding the 280X/380 because [if I understand what I have read correctly] it uses much more power than the GTX 960. If I am wrong about this, it would not be the first time.

I'm not overly concerned about DirectX 12 yet: perhaps when the majority of games use it I shall be.
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The 280X uses 210 - 230W during gaming, the GTX 960 uses 80 - 110W during gaming. So yeah, basically double the power. The 280X is a more powerful card though. If you can afford a GTX970, that would be even better and still uses less power than the 280X. The 970 uses about 170-190W.
 
Blazzok said:
The 280X uses 210 - 230W during gaming, the GTX 960 uses 80 - 110W during gaming. So yeah, basically double the power. The 280X is a more powerful card though. If you can afford a GTX970, that would be even better and still uses less power than the 280X. The 970 uses about 170-190W.
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Well....it isn't inconceivable that I'll find an established Carboniter selling a GTX 970 that is still under warranty for less than R4000, is it?
 
phoenix said:
Well....it isn't inconceivable that I'll find an established Carboniter selling a GTX 970 that is still under warranty for less than R4000, is it?
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I think you will be extremely lucky if you get a GTX 970 for under R4000, however it is unlikely. I don't think they'll go for less than R4500, if even.

I still have a Galax GTX970 that I bought in December, but my asking price is R4700 :3
 
Blazzok said:
I think you will be extremely lucky if you get a GTX 970 for under R4000, however it is unlikely. I don't think they'll go for less than R4500, if even.

I still have a Galax GTX970 that I bought in December, but my asking price is R4700 :3
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No worries. I think that a GTX 960 will meet my needs. [and leave me with more money for other hardware replacements]
 
My experience on a coolermaster GX 750w Bronze psu, no trouble at all,everything works perfectly.
Components:
Mobo: Asus rampage iv black edition
Cpu: Intel 3930k @ 4.2
Ram: 2x4 gig ddr3 1600
Gpu: galax h.o.f gtx970
Hdd: 5x sata 1x ssd (os drive) + a dvd rw
2x Cpu fans (aftermarket cooler) + 4 others (push pull)
Backlit keyboard,usb mouse (always lit up)
X-box wireless receiver
 
Thanks.

I am trying to get quotes from a couple of local stores. One has to nag them for answers, I find, and they don't believe in following up on questions, or explaining why they took three days to answer me. I'm giving them until Wednesday, after which I'll order my parts online if they have not responded.
 
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