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Nvidia reclaims performance crown with GeForce GTX 680

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  1. dividebyzero trainee n00b Posts: 4,088   +194

    Good score. Buying direct from EVGA seems to have netted people better luck than Newegg.

    New WHQL driver for the GTX 680 ( Forceware 301.10) released earlier today.

    Seems the early disappointment of the card only being able to hit ~1300MHz core might be a little premature. Like Tahiti, the GK104 seems to have some horsepower in reserve. I'm guessing the missing power phase on the reference GTX 680 board might reappear for vendor designs. It would seem a natural counter for AMD's likely 1GHz+ refresh of the 7970, which I have no doubt is coming.
    dividebyzero, Mar 22, 2012
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  2. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    I mentioned this in the post, but it was written off Nvidia's press kit (on a passworded FTP).
    Matthew, Mar 22, 2012
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  3. jaydicee Newcomer, in training

    and now I'm just patiently waiting for the geforce 500 series prices to go down so that I can get myself 2 560ti's :)
    jaydicee, Mar 22, 2012
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  4. hack0152 Newcomer, in training

    I just picked up an EVGA 680 card from TigerDirect.com and didn't have to pay state taxes... Only paid $7.56 for shipping...

    System configuration:

    OS/Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
    EVGA 1366 mobo
    Intel 980 Extrem 6 core processor 3.33GHz
    OZC Blade Series 2000 MHz
    OZC Vertex3 MI SATA SSD 240GB
    VeocilRaptor 600 GB
    2 tera bite drives
    EVGA 590 video Card
    2 LG burners
    Pioneer Blue Ray burner
    BigFoot 2100 network card
    Creative Extrem Gamer sound card
    HAF 932 case
    2 28 HANNS.G displays
    hack0152, Mar 22, 2012
    #24

  5. Guest

    Why is it that with every new GPU nomenclature there are no real advances in FPS in gameplay for the more demanding games? For the money of the high-end cards and all the increases in transistor count you would think we would see some larger advances year over year! End the slow march to progress and the milking of the dollars from folks who want to see real advances in technology!
    Guest, Mar 22, 2012
    #25

  6. Guest

    More RAM plz!

    Then I'll purchase.
    Guest, Mar 22, 2012
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  7. indiangamer Newcomer, in training Posts: 22

    i run my 5870 overclocked which consume same power as 680 so i think i will be fine with a 680 with my 500 watt psu. and phenom 2 x6 performs alomst same as FX in games but i7 will give a big performance boost but i will wait for ivy bridge and now i will use 680 with my current PC
    indiangamer, Mar 22, 2012
    #27

  8. EXCellR8 The Conservative Posts: 2,273

    Managed to get my order in on an EVGA... was lucky though I'd say under an hour later they were all gone. Time to put it up against my HD7970. The victor of the battle I will keep, the other will be sold off. WAR!!!
    EXCellR8, Mar 23, 2012
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  9. dividebyzero trainee n00b Posts: 4,088   +194

    It's coming. Vendors have to at least sell some reference boards before the factory specials take off ( EVGA GTX 680FTW 4GB....8+6 phase power...tasty)
    dividebyzero, Mar 23, 2012
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  10. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,948   +120

    LNCPapa, Mar 23, 2012
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  11. fpsgamerJR62 Newcomer, in training Posts: 489

    This card would complement a Core i7 3930K nicely plus the shorter length and lower TDP makes it attractive in SLI configurations. If only the price drops a little bit. :)
    fpsgamerJR62, Mar 23, 2012
    #31

  12. amstech TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 455   +54

    I love it when people post thier builds in the comment section thinking their impressing others.
    Come to overclock.net and see some real builds. :D
    amstech, Mar 23, 2012
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  13. indiangamer Newcomer, in training Posts: 22

    where is techspot 680 review
    indiangamer, Mar 23, 2012
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  14. dividebyzero trainee n00b Posts: 4,088   +194

    Review boards might be in short supply. Seems NL.Hardware has cornered the market...

    Associated GTX 680 Quad-SLI video on YouTube >>here<<
    dividebyzero, Mar 23, 2012
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  15. Guest

    You have a 7970 and you just orderd a GTX 680. I just got to ask WTF! and WHY?
    Guest, Mar 24, 2012
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  16. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,948   +120

    Perhaps a second machine?
    LNCPapa, Mar 24, 2012
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  17. indiangamer Newcomer, in training Posts: 22

    i will not like play in such a wire mesh lol
    indiangamer, Mar 24, 2012
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  18. Guest

    Nvidia must be laughing all the way to bank,this card was meant to be a GTX 660/70,so i hope AMD have something up their sleeve.
    Guest, Mar 25, 2012
    #38

  19. Ultraman1966 Newcomer, in training Posts: 54

    The price must come down, especially as few people can afford +400 quid on just a graphics card. However, it might follow suit like the 580 which commanded 350 quid up till last month... craziness!
    Ultraman1966, Mar 26, 2012
    #39

  20. captainawesome TechSpot Booster Posts: 396   +37

    TS, how far is your review? I have read the Anandtech reviews but I prefer yours :)
    captainawesome, Mar 26, 2012
    #40
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