Nvidia soft-launches the GeForce GTX 1060, coming later this month for $249
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Evernessince
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Um, from what I've seen the flash rate of 4 GB cards to 8 GB cards is 100%. Heck, the 4 GB XFX boxes only have a 4 GB sticker over the 8 GB printing on the box that you can peel off. The 4 GB cards are the same as 8 GB ones, just with a different bios.
cliffordcooley
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I thought I read somewhere only the 4GB 1060 model wouldn't SLI. Maybe I'm getting it confused with something else.
Boilerhog146
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when and if you do get kids you no longer own the wallet.
Sorry, didn't want to make a definitive statement cause I wasn't sure
Evernessince
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Got it. Yeah, the 4 GB cards are literally 8 GB cards.
EClyde
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MSI R9 280...no runs drips or errorsGood for you, I hope you are enjoying your current Radeon card, and will enjoy future cards when you upgrade. I have done the same with my aging GTX 570, and will be sure to continuing enjoying myself when I finally get my GTX 1080.
(not directed at EClyde): Why all the haaaaaate~
Too a while to understand what you mean. It seems that 1060 is missing SLI support, no matter how much memory.
ohhh sorry I misread your post before. I didn't know there was a 4gb model for 1060, shouldn't it be either 3gb or 6gb model based on the configuration of the card? (192bit bus)
Evernessince
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There is no 4 GB model. In the details Nvidia released it's a 3 GB and 6 GB model.
do you know if any of those support SLI?
Evernessince
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Nvidia haven't said anything about it yet. All I know is that the reference card and the announced aftermarket cards don't appear to have any SLI connectors.
If I know anything about Nvidia, I'd bet none will provide SLI-ability. Let's wait and see. Also I'd like to say that, 3gb really sounds not nice for a mainstream/mid tier product at this age 
Yet another reason to consider RX480, keeping in mind the info that all 4gb versions can be unlocked, for a round 200 bucks + the ability to Xfire them later
Yet another reason to consider RX480, keeping in mind the info that all 4gb versions can be unlocked, for a round 200 bucks + the ability to Xfire them laterI'd jump all over it for $250!! Though, if the founders edition is $300, I'm guessing these will be more around $320-360 by the time they get to the market. I don't know.. Is it just me, or does it feel like you are getting ripped the hell off when you end up paying an extra 30+% on top of MSRP..?
Evernessince
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You are getting ripped off. If these get anywhere near $320-360 they won't be worth it. You can buy used 980 Tis in that price range.
cliffordcooley
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Boilerhog146
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8 gig on the r480 is overkill.though I understand if they all have 8 gig, one sku.saves money on manufacturing,every one that shelled out for the marked 8 gig model ,thinkin they got the slick shaft by now...way to go AMD.got them suckers good.lol
but you did get DX12 performance and ASYNC Compute ,oh ,that's included anyway.selling you an 8 gig card for a 4 gig card hoping you never find out.that it has 8 gig .lmao.thats intentionally crippling a card,to make you think its 2 sku's...that's not the first time AMD crippled a card intentionally to create a second sku either.tsk,tsk,tsk.
3 gig on a single 1060 may be enough in single card config.no sli?I don't like that... sli makes this card attractive ,no sli ,its no good to me .maybe they can sli through the pci-e like the Radeons can?no bridge required..?Doubt it.lots of speculation..
but you did get DX12 performance and ASYNC Compute ,oh ,that's included anyway.selling you an 8 gig card for a 4 gig card hoping you never find out.that it has 8 gig .lmao.thats intentionally crippling a card,to make you think its 2 sku's...that's not the first time AMD crippled a card intentionally to create a second sku either.tsk,tsk,tsk.
3 gig on a single 1060 may be enough in single card config.no sli?I don't like that... sli makes this card attractive ,no sli ,its no good to me .maybe they can sli through the pci-e like the Radeons can?no bridge required..?Doubt it.lots of speculation..
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Boilerhog146
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WoW just Wow.if they sold a million 8 gig cards ,for the xtra premium ,over the 4 gig models,for a 30 /40 bucks xtra ,what a shite pile of cash AMD just made for nothing more than making a 4 gig bios for some cards,all perfectly legit.., lols.I find that HARD TO RESET.
I still don't hate them ,aint capitalism grand..if I can I'll be buying 4 gig models for a flashing.
I still don't hate them ,aint capitalism grand..if I can I'll be buying 4 gig models for a flashing.
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It's not the capacity only that changes after flash, RAM speed also changes to 8ghz (from 7ghz) so that makes some difference in performance
Evernessince
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Yeah, another reason paper launches are a pain. You have the previous rumor articles and a few articles with direct info and nothing in your hands yet.
dividebyzero
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Probably more a case of PC Partner only having a single assembly line for the reference RX 480 while production is low. Cheaper to build the cards to a common spec on a single line than open a second line for 4GB cards. AMD were committed to selling the 4GB card to maintain the marketing $199 price point so repurposing some 8GB cards would be the expedient option. As soon as PC Partner has a second assembly line up and running, 4GB cards will be 4GB cards in hardware spec.
On topic:How funny is it that people here who wouldn't even consider buying a single Nvidia card are bemoaning the fact that a lack of SLI for the GTX 1060 deprives them of buying TWO. How much funnier is it that these same people who think a lack of SLI is a crime against humanity are the same people trying to convince us the DX12 revolution is HERE!*....The same DX12 API that is multi GPU aware...and negating the need for SLI and Crossfire.
* Revolution delayed in reality obviously due to developer apathy
Boilerhog146
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does it really matter how much or how fast ram is if the gpu core can't use it...I can see the faster ram making a difference with the 4 gig on the r480 core but 8 gig ,I doubt the core will be able to drive enough pixel to utilize the 8 gig.let me see the r480 drive a 4k at decent frames and high settings.then maybe I'll believe it's usefull.I think a second 8 gig card in cf will be ok..if this is a 1080p card then no 1080p settings will use 8 gig ,show me..prove me wrong ,its ok I can take it..
I see your point DBZ but I would be just choked if I had pulled the trigger on a pair of 8 gig cards for the extra cash ,and in Canada,especially, NFLD ,where I live 15% HST here now or something like that ,we just had a bump with our latest Budget. that's substantial,to find out a mere couple of weeks later I could have bought the 4 gig cards, flashed to the 8 gig and saved some serious cash..those who bought the 4 gig cards ,are smiling for sure..I bet the 4 gig cards are like chicken lips now.
your also saying dx12 will be the end of the sli bridge as well,the HB bridge will be the last hurrah .come strong DX12 support.does that mean we will be able to mix and match GPU's ,or in dx12 will the gpu's still have to be the same for sli/cf to work.?
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Well the thing is, you get it for free (if bought 4Gb version and flashed it) so nothing to complain about lol
And RAM speed matters, think of it as 1Ghz overclock with little added side effects such as heat and power consumption. As for size, I can think of a few scenarios where more RAM could be useful. In xfire and for heavily modded games (I saw some using 6Gb+ RAM at 1080p and 1440p) can be useful but I'm not sure if 8Gb will be utilised 100%. I'd say 6Gb could be the sweet spot but yeah AMD gave 8Gb and that's welcome too
Boilerhog146
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Somehow some of you are missing my point ,, 'll put it this way .those that went and bought 1 or 2 X 8 gig cards ,got nothing for free,NOTHING!!!! they paid a price premium(PAID MORE!) for the exact same card that those who bought a 4 gig card got ,capeche. yet .whats wrong with your math ,anyway, lols.
I am not complaining ,as I didn't buy with the Knee jerk,I wait for the dust to settle, the smoke to clear ,the fog to lift,the review and the surprises. then and only then ,I decide ...
I bet those that paid the premium on the " MARKED AS" 8 gig cards are a bit choked for paying more for same card
,obviously none of you have bought the r480 otherwise you would either be happy you got 8 gig for the price of 4 ,or like others that bought 8 gig cards, ,WTF I paid extra for nothing ...!!!
GET that fanboy shite outta your mind and think rationally.
2 x 4 gig cards, are now, very attractive to me ,anyway ,you guys buy up the 8 gig cards all you want,,,,there is no talking logic to you ..
I am not complaining ,as I didn't buy with the Knee jerk,I wait for the dust to settle, the smoke to clear ,the fog to lift,the review and the surprises. then and only then ,I decide ...
I bet those that paid the premium on the " MARKED AS" 8 gig cards are a bit choked for paying more for same card
,obviously none of you have bought the r480 otherwise you would either be happy you got 8 gig for the price of 4 ,or like others that bought 8 gig cards, ,WTF I paid extra for nothing ...!!!
GET that fanboy shite outta your mind and think rationally.
2 x 4 gig cards, are now, very attractive to me ,anyway ,you guys buy up the 8 gig cards all you want,,,,there is no talking logic to you ..
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