Choose USD not AUD in payment option.
FTW also on sale here($594.99USD+13.96USD=$793.52AUD):https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO
My advice is to buy the SC as you can probably have no use for the RGB lighting and 13mhz in clock speed in boost mode.
Also you can overclock yourself, just pray to the silicon lottery gods and go spend the extra $45 on ozbargains while overclocking.
3yr international warranty
Record low according to CAMELCAMELCAMEL for new instances of this item.
To Sydney for me it was $559.89 + $13.96 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Australia
Works out around ~$750 through google currency converter so may be out $10 if you choose to pay in AUD.
Very cheap and signalling that new cards(1080TI) are on the horizon but that also means the 1080 is heaps cheaper by $100USD
EVGA has 3yr international warranty so no issues there.
From website:
EVGA does offer global warranty on all current products regardless of where it is purchased from and where you reside.
Details of the warranty policy within your region can be found here http://au.evga.com/support/warranty/.
If warranty services are needed you can submit a support ticket or email our support team directly at [email protected]
vBios update does surely increase fan noise but if you have a loud aftermarket CPU cooler it makes no difference. Rather that than a silicon doorstop.
For cooling issues request a FREE cooling mod here: You can request here: http://www.evga.com/thermalmod/
EVGA FAQ(From GURU3D):
Q. Does the VBIOS fix the temperature issues?
A. Yes, the VBIOS update will fix the temperature issues.
Q. Is my card damaged from running at a higher temperature?
A. No, but should any future warranty service be needed, EVGA stands behind its products.
Q. What happens if my card is accidentally damaged during the optional thermal pad installation?
A. EVGA will stand behind its customers with 3 yr full warranty and cross-shipment.
Q. What if I am not comfortable updating my VBIOS?
Great price, just be aware of cooler issue (and may be the reason for price drop).
http://au.evga.com/icxupgrade/