Quiet GTX 680

[katastrofa]

I'm looking for a quiet model of GTX 680, which wouldn't roar if I run it in SLI. Any recommendations will be much appreciated.

 

[shawsy109]

This would be quite a silent card, more so than reference cards.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-154-GW&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2255

 

[katastrofa]

Thanks. It's a triple-slot card, would it be difficult to find a motherboard on which I could run 2 of these cards in SLI?

 

[shawsy109]

What Socket mobo you after? What cpu have you got/going to get?

 

[katastrofa]

1155 / i7-3770K

I was thinking of a Z77 chipset mobo.

 

[Komedy]

get two of these... Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 OC

Review here - http://www.guru3d.com/article/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-680-oc-edition-review/

I bought mine from OCuK not sure if they are still listed as they literally flew of the shelf. In idle it runs at 25oC and under load doesn't top 50oC.

Its the quietest, coolest and fastest card I have ever owned.

 

[shawsy109]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-389-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-515-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-199-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

If im right i think they would have enough space for 2 phantoms and all fairly close to each other in price and from what i read are very decent boards. I may be wrong on the fact they will take 2 tri slot cards, but im sure someone with more experience than me will comment.

 

[Andrew Moore]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-389-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-515-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-199-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261

If im right i think they would have enough space for 2 phantoms and all fairly close to each other in price and from what i read are very decent boards. I may be wrong on the fact they will take 2 tri slot cards, but im sure someone with more experience than me will comment.

All of those would work, I would opt for the UD5 mind given what I have seen

 

[shawsy109]

All of those would work, I would opt for the UD5 mind given what I have seen

Me to, Always had gigabyte boards and always will, as luck would have it this pre built system was a Gigabyte board. I just love there stuff, cards included.

 

[cmndr_andi]

I would also recommend the Gigabyte GTX 680 Windforce 3x. That cooler is really cool and quiet - plus it isn't as massive as the Phantom and Gigabytes warranty is great.

 

[Rusty0611]

The reference ones are already pretty quiet to be fair. So beware of paying too high a price premium for what in truth is going to be minimal difference.

But the Gigabyte Windforce are a good bet. The ASUS Direct CU II are also good.

 

[Komedy]

The reference ones are already pretty quiet to be fair. So beware of paying too high a price premium for what in truth is going to be minimal difference.

But the Gigabyte Windforce are a good bet. The ASUS Direct CU II are also good.

Those Asus Direct CUII are triple slot

 

[Rusty0611]

Those Asus Direct CUII are triple slot

True. But so what?

I think you could run SLI with them relatively comfortable with the right set up.

 

[Cleeecooo]

get two of these... Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 OC

Review here - http://www.guru3d.com/article/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-680-oc-edition-review/

I bought mine from OCuK not sure if they are still listed as they literally flew of the shelf. In idle it runs at 25oC and under load doesn't top 50oC.

Its the quietest, coolest and fastest card I have ever owned.

+1

I believe the windforce cooler is generally accepted as being the quietest dual slot design.

 

[katastrofa]

Thanks, I think I'll get the Gigabyte OTC card... if I can find it anywhere

 

[jarvis82]

Gainward Phantoms do fit in SLI, although its tight - as can be seen from this shot of my 560ti Phantoms.

Of course, the 680 Phantom heatsink cover may protrude more than that on the 560.

 

[Wolfe777]

The reference ones are already pretty quiet to be fair. So beware of paying too high a price premium for what in truth is going to be minimal difference.

But the Gigabyte Windforce are a good bet. The ASUS Direct CU II are also good.

I just installed my reference Gigabyte 680 tonight and compared to my previous card, an Asus 460 Direct CU II Top 768, (which was very quiet already), it's the same noise at idle and a fair bit quieter under load which is pretty impressive considering how much more powerful it is too.

Amazingly quiet for a reference card.

.

 

[ryryryan]

Would the evga 2gb FTW 680 be quieter than the reference one? After gaming on my 5870 yesterday, and hearing it about to take off when the temps maxed at 90.5, I'm starting to think its time for a new GPU! The PC is right by my mouse on the desk so I can hear it very clearly. I'm liking the looks/specs of the FTW model so may get that if it's good, cool and quiet.