The Galaxy GTX580 is a great deal. Unfortunately I cannot find the card lenght at either Tiger or Galaxy. I guess I'm supposed to just assume it's the reference 10.5" and ship it back if it's longer.
I see that it's an Amazon affiliate -- but only has 16 lifetime feedbacks. They are all positive, but I am still a little uncomfortable sending $429 + shipping to save $40 or so. Someone out there is welcome to take it. I can wait a lttle longer ...
EVGA GeForce GTX 580 015-P3-1580-AR for $429 at solid etech, a seller I never heard of and is not listed on resellerratings.com. Anyone ever do business with them?
http://www.solid-etech.com/product.php?i=B004B8VL64
NOT A GOOD DEAL AT ALL -- My first search brought up a Diamond 6970 at NewEgg for $368 shipped. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103182 I'm sure if you actually dig a bit you may find even cheaper -- GEEZ
Once you register with Steam you can play off-line as well as on-line. Plus Steam offers instant game updates when online and the opportunity to try/buy other games. I don't see why some feel a STEAM account is a game negative.