I don't think a $150 price premium is worth it for negligible
performance and cooling gains due to slight core/memory clock differences,
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=499&sort=price&page=1
I consider Memory Express to have better customer service compared to CC
but anything is better than Amazon.
On 2024-03-29 15:36, Evan Leibovitch via talk 'talk at gtalug.org' wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> Although I really don't want to, I need to upgrade the graphics card
> on my main desktop.
> I currently have an AMD RX 6600 but some of the applications I want to
> work with, notably in AI and content creation, either don't work well
> on AMD cards or not at all.
>
> For decades I've stuck to AMD cards -- partly because of their better
> track record with Linux drivers, but also because of my affinity for
> ATI in Markham. Alas, though, I must get something from Team Green
> now. Leaning towards an RTX 3060 12GB, that should be enough for me.
>
> Here is my question. Even having picked that one chipset, there are a
> dozen variations that I see between CanadaComputers and Amazon. These
> vary in price by more than $150. The only differences I can tell are
> the number of fans and the output connectors (some have 2 HDMI and 2
> Displayport, some 1/3).
>
> Are there any compelling reasons other than price that would drive a
> purchase? I don't care how many fans so long as the GPU is
> sufficiently cooled (I have no interest in overclocking). Also, any
> GTA store recommendations besides CC are appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
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