Page 17 of 18
Price, Availability and Support
MSI RADEON HAWK
The cheapest MSI R9 270X HAWK in the Australian channel according to staticice.com.au as of 17-MAR-2014:
| Region | Local Price (inc Tax) | Price in AUD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU | $ 279 AUD | - | staticice.com.au |
| US | Out of Stock | - | newegg.com |
| CA | $ 260 CAD | $ 260 | NCIX.ca |
| EU | € 182 EUR | $ 280 | geizhals.at |
| UK | £ 166 GBP | $ 307 | Scan.co.uk |
- Since this is an ultra-enthusiast product and subject to artificial increase nicknamed "Australia Tax", AUS prices can reach up to $370 which is nearing R9 280X (HD 7970) pricing and significantly more than USA
MSI GEFORCE HAWK
The cheapest MSI 760 HAWK in the Australian channel according to staticice.com.au as of 17-MAR-2014:
| Region | Local Price (inc Tax) | Price in AUD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU | $ 359 AUD | - | staticice.com.au |
| US | Out of Stock | - | newegg.com |
| CA | $ 350 CAD | $ 350 | NCIX.ca |
| EU | € 229 EUR | $ 375 | geizhals.at |
| UK | £216 GBP | $ 353 | Scan.co.uk |
- If we consider $360 for the HAWK N760, this is significant to note as in 2014, the GTX 770 has been on sale for $399 US.
- The AMD based HAWK delivers better bang for buck.
Both MSI cards have a three year warranty, which is void if the Twin Frozr cooler is removed.