Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Probably going to build a new computer after this and the Ivy bridge stuff is out. I'm primarily excited to get rid of my 5870, which I absolutely hate. Not buying ATI's shit again.
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Nvidia Kepler - Geforce GTX680 Thread - Now with reviews
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looks hot. Convinced me, at least.
Quicksilver4648
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I loved the Modern Watfare 2 benchmark. It just shows how visually simple the game is.
zephervack
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Honestly for the people lamenting getting a 7970, just do a slight overclock and you will get 680 performance, with better minimum FPS.
Im still waiting on benchmarks at 5760 * 1080, but seeing the 2560 results im not expecting the 680 to perform better than the 7970. Still if they prove me wrong, I will be selling my 7970 soon.
What I really need is an overclocked 680 vrs overclocked 7970 review both with Stock cooling, should be very interesting.
Im still waiting on benchmarks at 5760 * 1080, but seeing the 2560 results im not expecting the 680 to perform better than the 7970. Still if they prove me wrong, I will be selling my 7970 soon.
What I really need is an overclocked 680 vrs overclocked 7970 review both with Stock cooling, should be very interesting.
Same here. I mean, it seems like a pretty good upgrade from the 570...but I'm on the fence.
I don't know what to do then.
In the games where I've encountered dips below 60 fps I would basically stand and face a portion of the level with FRAPs reporting a framerate below 60 and adjust settings. In the case of Battlefield 3, for instance, I found that even taking my settings to the lowest settings versus the highest could not bring the framerate up in those instances which suggests to me that the drop was caused by the CPU.
I'm not running stock clocks, but I'm still keeping it pretty reasonable (3.2 Ghz instead of 2.8). Most games are fine, I suppose, but I try to eliminate any and all performance dips and that is proving difficult with some games.
I still haven't been able to enjoy The Witcher 2 as it just doesn't run consistently at all (though I suspect the issue there is the game itself). It's never choppy, but it likes to hover between 50-60 fps which simply doesn't appear smooth.
http://www.techspot.com/news/47898-nvidia-reclaims-performance-crown-with-geforce-gtx-680.html
http://techreport.com/articles.x/22653
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru.../52616-nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-2gb-review.html
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/03/22/nvidia_kepler_gpu_geforce_gtx_680_video_card_review
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/5699/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-review
http://techreport.com/articles.x/22653
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru.../52616-nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-2gb-review.html
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/03/22/nvidia_kepler_gpu_geforce_gtx_680_video_card_review
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/5699/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-review
I'm running a 930 at 3.8 with 2x GTX470 and have never been CPU limited. I hit 120fps in BF3 at high settings. Dropping down to low I get 150, which is why I dont think your CPU limited. I guess 600MHz is making a huge difference.
demigod
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Why is this, ram issue?
Wait...what? That sounds ridiculous.
That seriously tells me something better is around the corner. Low tdp, low noise/temps, and locked clocks? They're holding it back for something else.
I'm waiting on my purchase for sure.
Architecture/driver issue.
Keep in mind that my framerate CAN go much higher than 60, but I am limiting it to 60 fps with v-sync on purpose. It holds that most of the time, but there are plenty of instances when it still dips.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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Good thing I waited. This will be the videocard I order.
GK106 in May.
I don't know. 3 GB vs 2 GB. The 7970 beats the 680 in the latency benchmarks over at techreport (possibly driver related, possibly not). Unless you're pre-disposed to not deal with AMD drivers (which no amount of money will change), does it really dictate they be 50 dollars cheaper?
Judging from ebay, around 175. Slightly more or less depending on what brand it is.
Depending on the brand, it shouldn't be hard to get $130-150 for it.
Called it! $499 MSRP.
zephervack
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Just read the entire Multi munitor extreme resolution review at HardOCP and even though I don't believe the performance gain over the 7970 is enough for me to go out and sell mine for a 680 I must say im disappointing in AMD and I should have waited.
For me, AMD GPUs are over, I have been their customer since the 9800 days and next time I get a GPU It will be an nVidia, cheaper price and better performance per dollar, who would have thought, congrats nVidia.
For me, AMD GPUs are over, I have been their customer since the 9800 days and next time I get a GPU It will be an nVidia, cheaper price and better performance per dollar, who would have thought, congrats nVidia.
Ah, there we go! Now it's even more tempting to pick up a pair of these card when they launch around my part of the world.
http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/detail/index/sArticle/554/sCategory/2182
http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/detail/index/sArticle/554/sCategory/2182
Revolutionary
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Damn, missed out on the ASUS so I had to settle for an EVGA.
Although I'm technically downgrading in performance by a little bit (currently have a GTX 590), getting rid of SLI will be worth it. Simply not interested in it anymore, because of microstutter bullshit and spotty compatibility. For instance, I had to play Alan Wake with only one of the GPUs in the card - playing it with a single, gimped GTX 580 GPU is not the most ideal way to do it. It was only two days ago that the SLI profile was finally released, and the performance difference is like night and day.
Anyway, I'm sure I'll still get a good amount for the 590, so the damage to my wallet will probably be nullified. I think I have another older card around here that I can sell as well, so yeah... can't wait for the new card to arrive.
Looks like it's selling out pretty fast on Newegg as well. Down to two manufacturers.
Although I'm technically downgrading in performance by a little bit (currently have a GTX 590), getting rid of SLI will be worth it. Simply not interested in it anymore, because of microstutter bullshit and spotty compatibility. For instance, I had to play Alan Wake with only one of the GPUs in the card - playing it with a single, gimped GTX 580 GPU is not the most ideal way to do it. It was only two days ago that the SLI profile was finally released, and the performance difference is like night and day.
Anyway, I'm sure I'll still get a good amount for the 590, so the damage to my wallet will probably be nullified. I think I have another older card around here that I can sell as well, so yeah... can't wait for the new card to arrive.
Looks like it's selling out pretty fast on Newegg as well. Down to two manufacturers.
680 ocs differently, it's now an offset for GPUs boost with the ability to raise power limits. You cannot directly over clock it. Good news, you won't be able to fry your card, bad news, hardcore ocing will be difficult.
Generally 680 wins at max vs max oc. Metro likes that extra VRAM and avp has always been better on AMD cards.
And really EVGA? You can make a better looking hydro copper 680
WHAT! ALL SOLD OUT ALREADY!? Wow, sorry, I am raging. Can't believe they went THAT fast on newegg... ugh.
Ordered one on amazon since i'm a Prime member and there's no sales tax for Californians there, unlike newegg. sadly it's already sold out there too
hope new stock arrives fast.
Ordered one on amazon since i'm a Prime member and there's no sales tax for Californians there, unlike newegg. sadly it's already sold out there too
hope new stock arrives fast.zephervack
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This thing is going to sell like hotcakes, the current price of the 7970 will just ignite more people, getting better performance for less money.
zephervack
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I know I am, raging right now actually, lol the only reason i didnt wait was because i honest to God thought nVidia wasnt going to implement triple screens or even 4 screens in a single GPU. They did a LOT of things right with this GPU, GK110 will be a monster, will have to wait for that.
EVGA model http://amzn.com/B007KC1R3A
out of stock already. I went ahead and ordered one though, cause it's tax-free and free two day shipping. I'll just have to wait a little bit.
zomgbbqftw
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It looks like Nvidia have a massive winner on their hands! I can't wait to see what the GK110 will bring and for the 104 price cuts that will come with it. Might hold off on my build until it comes out...
Ivy Bridge + GK110!
Ivy Bridge + GK110!
DonasaurusRex
Online Ho Champ
hehe good stuff nvidia, price war incoming. And the new 28nm process can only get better the GK110 and 7990 are gonna be beastly.
Felix Lighter
Member
I definitely should have waited but, I don't feel too bad about it. There isn't much I can do about it now and the card has been great up to this point.
zephervack
Member
I think AMD is in quite a pickle right now, they NEED to drop down the price, but damn I (and every other owned) will be livid if they drop it by $100~$200 in the 3 months its been on the market, they are fucked either way.
Vustadumas
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Snagged an EVGA 680. Was wanting an ASUS, but the link wasn't working on Newegg :/ Hopefully EVGA is decent.
If the coolers are the same, I'd rather go with EVGA over Asus. Best support you'll get for an NVidia card.