Thanks for the recommendation.

Any reason why I should go for the Phantom, I read reviews seems that the gains are marginal <10% although it is clocked higher.

Reason why I initially chose Zotac is mainly for the games included. I don't need it which is why I thought if I sold it, at least I can technically say I paid less for the card.

So in terms of value/performance actually improved if I sold the said games.

Does the Gainward or Palit comes with games?

Mine got the same case..my MSI GTX 580 lightning got artifact problem last 2month, send to the shop i bought (Cycom) for warranty, after 1month++, the shop said i only get RM770 (cant cash out, need to buy something from their shop only)..thats what MSI give me for the warranty claim ..i was hopping to get a GC instead of the money..as for ur case, MSI GTX 560ti, i dont know how much they will give u..

i read somewhere ppl post that in taiwan, warranty for MSI GTX 580 Lightning, they give something like GTX 770 for the claim..here i only get RM 770 

You're right, the gain is marginal but at least you do get a quieter card with better temps.  

If these are of no concern to you, then by all means do go with the reference card. With bundled games and a 5 year warranty, it's really very hard not to like. AFAIK, only Zotac comes with the Splinter Cell bundle. The other brands do not come with games if not mistaken. Best to double check with reseller.

strange, y warranty become cash out/ top up unless you are trading in which is not in your case. 
you should insist of getting RMA gc instead of cash out/top up.
i suspect they get smth better in return and trick you for top-up?

typically would be start showing artifact, overheat, throttle, but in ur case u just upgrade to windows 8 right!? should be driver incompatible, uninstall ur current driver, go to the webby l previously gave u, install windows 8 version, then only u check whether the problem pressit!?

I had install 334.89 but it is still same showing error, do I need to uninstall and delete all previous driver before install new driver?

If possible yes, uninstall it then only install, if the crashing still consist, you will need to contact the manufactor 

*your notebook able support windows8? You could head over to laptop section to seek help as well

my notebook is come with oem window 8, but recently update to 8.1 ....I have problem for POWER_DRIVER_STATE_FAILURE also       

finally my 5 years old GTX 260 can retire... served me well, a legendary performer. too bad DX11 is not on its side


i was very close to get a R9 270.... just top up a few bucks more. but deep inside im still a nvidia fan, just can't seem to get myself a amd

Asus Rog Matrix Gtx780ti & r9 290x!



No more blink blink Matrix!?? 

Can't Wait @_@ Take my money!

there someone is garage sales going to buy it, wanna join him? @despr***

it will go nicely with my Kingpin

u ordered the kingpin already!?  when gonna show the monstrous benchmark score   

Looking forward for your benchmark score.
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