Right now Tiger has the VisionTek reference 7970 for $429.99, which includes a few nice games also!

And... You can use promo code: DCZ69391 which takes off $70 the price!! WHich brings it to $359, and I think shipping is $9.
 
 

That is a pretty sweet deal!!!
 
Good one EG!!!

Sadly I found out that the shipping cost to Australia is $150 for 2 GPU's. What a joke.

I was just about to get another when I checked availability for the waterblocks I am using by EK.  I can't find them ANYWHERE now.  Sidewinder/Frozen/Performance PC's etc.  Even the EK site doesn't have this:
 
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/...-acetal-en-nickel.html
 
The "new" FCB for the 7970 has those ridiculous circles on them.  I can't tell you how p.o'd I am right now.

Yeah all their new blocks look like shat. Idk who's smart idea that was... Their blocks, and SLI bridges, AND backplates have that machined crap...

EliteGeek91


Yeah all their new blocks look like shat. Idk who's smart idea that was... Their blocks, and SLI bridges, AND backplates have that machined crap...

 
It's just GROSS.  I haven't seen one person on any forum say "hey I love that new style on the EK blocks."  Nobody, none, zero.
 
I need my blocks to match:)

Johnny_Utah

 I need my blocks to match:)

Then make it match.  Cover it with your choice of colored vinyl sheets so you don't void warranty by painting it or damage due to water.  C'mon, think outside the box.

lehpron

Johnny_Utah

I need my blocks to match:)

Then make it match.  Cover it with your choice of colored vinyl sheets so you don't void warranty by painting it or damage due to water.  C'mon, think outside the box.

 
LOL, what would I do without you brother

EG, thank you so very much for finding this.  I just ordered my last one for 369 bucks shipped!!
 
I wrote to EK about the waterblocks.  Apparently in their ultimate wisdom, they changed the 7970 blocks MID STREAM.  I also own the bridge that connects them...well the new blocks won't work with the old bridges...smart eh?  Anyhow, I looked all over and found Amazon had a reseller with 2 left (old EK blocks)...nobody else had them.
 
Again, thanks!!
 
I should have pics up next weekend with quadfire X79.

Amazing! And no problem, it's the least I can do for you.
 
PS. On my X79 rig right now hehe, that's why I can't sleep lol.

Hah!  Once built, it's kind of hard to take your eyes off it, or leave it be;)

Just as a FYI this is exactly the same card advertised 1 month ago for @ same price at T.D.   and it is a (B2) OEM black box version, which T.D. is not telling you about.
 At that $359 it's still an OK deal but this OEM card will only get you the OEM warranty at Visiontek - 3 years... while The retail card of Visiontek carries a lifetime warranty !
 
So as I said - just a FYI , so you are informed and not surprised about it as I was.

Thanks for the heads-up Steve.  I am okay with a 3yr warranty.  Most likely will sell it before that, however I am glad you informed us:)