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[Parsnip]

I actually might be interested in these to upgrade my gtx 760 2gb, we'll see.

 

[Goldenhen]

$519AUD is sound really cheap to me. Cause EVGA 780 Ti cost around $849AUD here in Australia.

But you have to remember that people who is living in Australia to have pay "Australia Tax" on any products coming from USA such as video games, computer hardwares etc.

 

[Verger]

Yeah, that's what I got. I suppose someone had a higher res image, but this could have been easily photoshopped in too.

 

[crazepharmacist]

Are we still under the assumption there will be 8gb variants of the 970 and 980? I remember hearing this would be the case some time ago. I generally hang on to my video cards for at least 3 or 4 years. I'm still running a 4890 for example. I'm wondering if I should go with an 8gb 970 as opposed to the 4gb. This would be paired with an i7920@4ghz and 1080p resolution.

 

[Xyber]

Are we still under the assumption there will be 8gb variants of the 970 and 980? I remember hearing this would be the case some time ago. I generally hang on to my video cards for at least 3 or 4 years. I'm still running a 4890 for example. I'm wondering if I should go with an 8gb 970 as opposed to the 4gb. This would be paired with an i7920@4ghz and 1080p resolution.

You really don't need 8GB.

 

[TronLight]

Are we still under the assumption there will be 8gb variants of the 970 and 980? I remember hearing this would be the case some time ago. I generally hang on to my video cards for at least 3 or 4 years. I'm still running a 4890 for example. I'm wondering if I should go with an 8gb 970 as opposed to the 4gb. This would be paired with an i7920@4ghz and 1080p resolution.

Save for Ubisoft's shenanigans, for 1080p I'd say go with 4GB, it's probably going to be more than enough. That's what I'm gonna do anyway.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Save for Ubisoft's shenanigans, for 1080p I'd say go with 4GB, it's probably going to be more than enough. That's what I'm gonna do anyway.

I don't even think 8gb is enough for a ubi port

 

[TronLight]

I don't even think 8gb is enough for a ubi port

I know you're kidding, but I looked up some Watch Dogs benchmark (never bothered before) and results are all over the place. This one shows that a Titan with 6GB does the same as a 780Ti with 3GB, about 80fps. Tom's Hardware barely reaches 65fps with an overclocked Titan.

I don't know what to think, but 4GB of vRAM should be sufficient. :lol

 

[Xyber]

I don't know what to think, but 4GB of vRAM should be sufficient. :lol

For most games at 1080p, yes. There will be a few things (like Watch Dogs) that will run bad no matter how much RAM you have. Then there's always Skyrim that can use 6GB if you add enough mods.

For the next big upgrade after this card, then it will probably be time to think about more than 4GB.

 

[mkenyon]

I know you're kidding, but I looked up some Watch Dogs benchmark (never bothered before) and results are all over the place. This one shows that a Titan with 6GB does the same as a 780Ti with 3GB, about 80fps. Tom's Hardware barely reaches 65fps with an overclocked Titan.

I don't know what to think, but 4GB of vRAM should be sufficient. :lol

For something as sensitive as VRM, you generally want to look for frame time data, as FPS has a way of obfuscating those kinds of dips.

 

[TronLight]

For most games at 1080p, yes. There will be a few things (like Watch Dogs) that will run bad no matter how much RAM you have. Then there's always Skyrim that can use 6GB if you add enough mods.

But at that point the game's gonna run like shit anyway. :lol

For something as sensitive as VRM, you generally want to look for frame time data, as FPS has a way of obfuscating those kinds of dips.

Oh really? Good to know.

 

[SapientWolf]

I know you're kidding, but I looked up some Watch Dogs benchmark (never bothered before) and results are all over the place. This one shows that a Titan with 6GB does the same as a 780Ti with 3GB, about 80fps. Tom's Hardware barely reaches 65fps with an overclocked Titan.

I don't know what to think, but 4GB of vRAM should be sufficient. :lol

Texture swapping stutter won't effect the average much.

 

[vvise]

hahahahaha $519? Time to cancel my 670 kijiji posting, looks like im not upgrading after all.

 

[Grief.exe]

hahahahaha $519? Time to cancel my 670 kijiji posting, looks like im not upgrading after all.

AUD

 

[fluffydelusions]

So when does this whole nvidia event thing start?

 

[Seanspeed]

hahahahaha $519? Time to cancel my 670 kijiji posting, looks like im not upgrading after all.

Its impossible for some people to not overreact about things, isn't it?

You really don't need 8GB.

Can these cards even make good use of 8GB in terms of bandwidth?

 

[ashecitism]

So when does this whole nvidia event thing start?

September 18th at 6pm PDT

 

[fluffydelusions]

Its impossible for some people to not overreact about things, isn't it?


Can these cards even make good use of 8GB in terms of bandwidth?

There is a PS4 joke in there somewhere

 

[mkenyon]

Its impossible for some people to not overreact about things, isn't it?

thisisneogaf.gif

 

[TronLight]

Can these cards even make good use of 8GB in terms of bandwidth?

I think that if a game were to use 8GB for "real" (as in, not just for caching texture) the chip would just give up. :lol

 

[Ryne]

I don't know how much I can hold out with my 580 GTX when Project Cars, Witcher 3, and Mordor are just around the corner.

Hopefully I can get the 980 for about 600 CAD, then I'll jump in.

 

[fluffydelusions]

I don't know how much I can hold out with my 580 GTX when Project Cars, Witcher 3, and Mordor are just around the corner.

Hopefully I can get the 980 for about 600 CAD, then I'll jump in.

That is better than my integrated intel 4600

Spoiler

I just built a PC and waiting for the 970 to come out lol

 

[Pepiope]

That is better than my integrated intel 4600

Spoiler

I just built a PC and waiting for the 970 to come out lol

Same. Damn school is trying to kill my pockets before the thing even comes out though

Posted?
http://wccftech.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-geforce-gtx-970-pictured-glory/

More pics/info at the link

School can wait.

 

[charsace]

You really don't need 8GB.

My next laptop will need 6-8 gigs of vram for modeling, programing, etc. I want to mess with procedural texture generation and real-time lighting. Though for most people 4gigs should be fine.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Posted?
http://wccftech.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-geforce-gtx-970-pictured-glory/

More pics/info at the link

 

[plagiarize]

So these are going on sale tomorrow or Friday then.

Sweet. My credit card (and PC) is ready.

 

[Ravijn]

So these are going on sale tomorrow or Friday then.

Sweet. My credit card (and PC) is ready.

Question is should I spring for the 980 or save some money and get the 970...

 

[Kezen]

I see DX12 support on the packaging but the real question is are we talking about complete DX12 support ?

 

[def sim]

I'm ready for a new video card, as well. Though I'm only upgrading from an overclocked 7970 GE, I'm still pretty excited.

 

[Xyber]

So these are going on sale tomorrow or Friday then.

Sweet. My credit card (and PC) is ready.

Friday, yeah.

 

[CurlySaysX]

My super vga port is ready.

 

[fluffydelusions]

My super vga port is ready.

My pc is ready

 

[Xyber]

I see DX12 support on the packaging but the real question is are we talking about complete DX12 support ?

Are all the DX12 features locked in yet? It will probably support most of the stuff and if there is something that requires some hardware change then that won't work on these and older cards that also support DX12.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

$299 MSRP and $329/$349 for AIB cards is a marvelous deal. I'm in for a GTX 970. Goodbye 660!

 

[mkenyon]

Question is should I spring for the 980 or save some money and get the 970...

Wait for reviews.

Spoiler

If it's like the 670/680, the 970 probably

 

[eBay Huckster]

$550 MSRP for the 980, eh?

So then I'd only need to pay $50 to step up...

 

[ref]

Almost time!

Been waiting for about 3 months now to upgrade from my 670.

Plan is to get 2 980's, that should last me a good while.

I'll be working overnight going into Friday so hopefully they aren't available for purchase until 6:00am+.

 

[Serandur]

Anyone think 780 resale value will plummet after these are announced? Don't know what to do with mine.

 

[mkenyon]

Anyone think 780 resale value will plummet after these are announced? Don't know what to do with mine.

Yep, they always do when new cards release.

 

[brotkasten]

I still refuse to believe the price tag on the 970. Not until I see it with my own eyes. This is just too good for Nvidia.

 

[Salty Hippo]

Do we know if it will be possible to SLI these cards on a motherboard with a PCIe 3.0 slot and a 2.0 slot without any loss?

 

[Verger]

From the link:

So I guess that $519 price was photoshopped? (or is that going to be the AUS price maybe?)

That said. Looking at the specs. What on earth would justify the $200 price difference between the 970 and 980?

 

[vvise]

AUD

Ahhh that makes much more sense. With the pricing of GPUs lately I was almost expecting something out of my price range.

 

[Xyber]

From the link:

So I guess that $519 price was photoshopped? (or is that going to be the AUS price maybe?)

The store is in Aus, so that explains the high price.

 

[Serandur]

Yep, they always do when new cards release.

I should list it now if I intend to upgrade then, I suppose... what do you think mkenyon? 2560x1440, sell and buy a 970/980?

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

519 Aussie bucks for a 970?

Mutes post if u r ok

 

[Xyber]

I should list it now if I intend to upgrade then, I suppose... what do you think mkenyon? 2560x1440, sell and buy a 970/980?

You would have to go with 980 for it to be a real upgrade. You should probably wait for the next set of cards really.

 

[dragn]

200$ difference between the 2 is retarded

 

[Josman]

Man I'm starting to hate Nvidia, I hope the price isn't 550 for the 980, seriously, the 780 equivalent, the r9 290 is $370 on Amazon, I wouldn't spend more than $300 for the 970 or $450 for the 980..

 

[mkenyon]

I should list it now if I intend to upgrade then, I suppose... what do you think mkenyon? 2560x1440, sell and buy a 970/980?

Probably too late to be able to offload it at pre-980 prices, with NDA a day away.

I never ever ever ever ever ever offer advice like that without reviews and data. And unfortunately NVIDIA doesn't recognize PC-GAF as a legitimate review source, so neither Haz nor I have access to hardware.

Man I'm starting to hate Nvidia, I hope the price isn't 550 for the 980, seriously, the 780 equivalent, the r9 290 is $370 on Amazon, I wouldn't spend more than $300 for the 970 or $450 for the 980..

780 equivalent won't be out till the next series, this is a successor to the 680/670/770/760.