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[Rentahamster]

Anandtech review up

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8526/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-review

 

[MikeE21286]

I'm on a 570 still. When is the bit architecture upgrade supposed to happen? That's what I'm
Holding out for

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I'm on a 570 still. When is the bit architecture upgrade supposed to happen? That's what I'm
Holding out for

To 20nm? Not till the one after Maxwell.

 

[Shadowhaxor]

I can't say I'm not a bit disappointed as I was really hoping the 980 would be worth upgrade to my current 780. That said that 970 is definitely attractive and will be replacing my 660 ti in my HTPC / Steam Machine

Was there a mention when these are going on sale in 2015?.

 

[opticalmace]

So is the 970 about on par with a 780 then?

 

[mkenyon]

TechReport review up:

http://techreport.com/review/27067/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-and-970-graphics-cards-reviewed

Thank you for that.

So is the 970 about on par with a 780 then?

More the 290. Just ever so slightly out of reach of the 780.

*edit*

Realized I was looking at 4K benches.

Yes, it is better than the 780 @ 1080p, and mostly 1440p. Depends on the game.

 

[Snapshot King]

Can someone explain some detail to me? All these articles mention these cards are launching...now? But when will they actually be on sale?

 

[fluffydelusions]

So is the 970 about on par with a 780 then?

It is better me thinks

 

[Zeyphersan]

So this whole MFAA thing. Does it have to be supported by the game or is it something I can turn on in the nvidia control panel and never worry about again?

 

[badb0y]

The power consumption though, gotdamn.

AMD is finished.

 

[CreepingFear]

Why did Nvidia skip calling them 800 series again? Was it because of OEM cards called 800?

 

[Shining Sunshine]

The days of rip off prices are no more!

 

[jabuseika]

So is the 970 about on par with a 780 then?

 

[KnightHart]

Need to see how the $329 version attacks up against my current 770. Should probably sit this round out though.

Yeah I'm in the exact same position. $320 is actually cheaper than I thought. I was thinking of SLI'ing, but I think I should wait it out another year

 

[Corpekata]

Why did Nvidia skip calling them 800 series again? Was it because of OEM cards called 800?

800 series were laptop cards and they wanted to avoid confusion, especially with the jump to Maxwell.

 

[RoyaleDuke]

So how many power levels will I jump if I upgrade to the 980 from my 580?

 

[GavinUK86]

http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/09/19/nvidia-gtx-980-tested-sli-4k-and-single-gpu-benchmarks-and-impressions/

The big question: is the Nvidia GTX 980 worth its $550 price tag? According to our benchmarks, absolutely.

 

[CreepingFear]

800 series were laptop cards and they wanted to avoid confusion, especially with the jump to Maxwell.

Thanks for the answer.

 

[brain_stew]

The 970 is the only high end card that matters, honestly.

If you were shopping from anywhere between $250-$500 then the 970 is the only choice. Finally, a high end card at a mainstream price point that I can recommend without qualification.

My 560 Ti 448 has a worthy successor.

 

[Rhaknar]

So how many power levels will I jump if I upgrade to the 980 from my 580?

my exact question

 

[gigantor21]

So how many power levels will I jump if I upgrade to the 980 from my 580?

It's about 40% faster than the 680 based on TechPowerUp's testing, if that helps.

 

[EmptySpace]

I'm on a 570 still. When is the bit architecture upgrade supposed to happen? That's what I'm
Holding out for

ehhh...pascal is out 2016. hopefully that's 20 nm. people were hoping maxwell would be at 20 nm but oh well.

 

[Sanjay]

depends on the games you play and what resolution

Dynamic Super Resolution!

 

[Shadowhaxor]

Not to mention the price per performance. You can pick up two 970's and come in just over $600. That's crazy. If I don't end up blowing all my money for PAX East 2015, I know what I'll be doing.

On second thought I better start dumping stuff now, I already see the gears turning. Seeya Destiny CE!

 

[jabuseika]

So how many power levels will I jump if I upgrade to the 980 from my 580?

SSJ2 to SSJ4.


Honestly the 980 is a decent upgrade, but I'm looking at that 970, that one is a killer at that price.

 

[Dusktildawn48]

So are these out tomorrow?

 

[Chiggs]

That $549.99 price tag is a joke for the 980.

 

[mkenyon]

That $549.99 price tag is a joke for the 980.

Fact.

 

[Rentahamster]

Thank you for that.

Is there a joke I'm missing?

 

[DarkChronic]

So when can I actually buy these things?

 

[bede-x]

Digital Foundry review: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-review

 

[Mupod]

I was dead set on the 980 but that price/performance on the 970 is pretty awesome. Depends on Canadian pricing and whether we see some factory OC cards at launch I guess. I could definitely do SLI if I wanted to.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Good price on that 970 if it performs like a 780.

 

[Zombie James]

The 970's looking like a real winner from the reviews I've seen. I would totally pounce on this if my card was a generation or two older.

 

[Kuro]

If the 970 can run The Witcher 3 at 60fps 1080p maxed out then that card is mine. My 5770 is killing me.

 

[Blackage]

So when can I actually buy these things?

I've been refreshing amazon/newegg/google search engine for it for an hour now.

Nothing so far, except an Aussie site selling them.

 

[Arklite]

That $549.99 price tag is a joke for the 980.

Really? It seems to look very appealing in performance/price compared to the 780ti's I've been eye balling.

 

[Shadowhaxor]

So when can I actually buy these things?

I thought it was 2015 but from what I'm seeing now, it's in October 2014.

 

[DirgeExtinction]

Ugh, now I wanna sell my 660 and get that 970.

 

[RS4-]

I hope to God the non-reference cards work in cases rotated 90 degrees

 

[fluffydelusions]

I thought it was 2015 but from what I'm seeing now, it's in October 2014.

Where are you seeing october? Everything is pointing to tomorrow.

 

[iavi]

2 970s for a bit more than a single 980 seem like a MUCH better proposition than a single 980, even with usual SLI annoyances taken into account.

Bout to crush TW3

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

lol at the $200 price gap.

Nvidia: We could probably price this at $450...but we're going $549 because money.

 

[Mupod]

2 970s for a bit more than a single 980 seem like a MUCH better proposition than a single 980, even with usual SLI annoyances taken into account.

I get the feeling that finding one 970 is going to be tough near launch, let alone two.

 

[derExperte]

I thought it was 2015 but from what I'm seeing now, it's in October 2014.

Some 980 custom cards are out in Oct, 970 customs and 980 reference today/tomorrow.

 

[byropoint]

Well, I hope NVidia has stocked up on those 970s

 

[Conflict NZ]

Might go for SLI 970s this round, went for SLI 670s last time.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Really? It seems to look very appealing in performance/price compared to the 780ti's I've been eye balling.

It's also nvidia shunning that gamer. It could be cheaper but they price it like that because they can, sadly.

 

[Shadowhaxor]

Some 980 custom cards are out in Oct, 970 customs and 980 reference today/tomorrow.

Oh geez, even worse ;(

If no one hears from me again it's cause my wife just shot me for buying 2x GTX 970's.

 

[Salsa]

this is gonna be $2000 in Uruguay

trucking along with the 2GB 680