Given the on going issues with the 970 GPU particularly with SLI I am now looking at a 980. So prior to doing my own research I am looking for suggestions. Budget around £450 and hopefully will not need any PSU upgrade from the one in my signature.
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Which 980?
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Caporegime
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Save money and get the 980 SoC at £400, a good card by all accounts!
Soldato
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Good card for the money.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-003-GX&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-003-GX&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812
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^^Yup^^
If I had a 970 I'd def switch to that right now
If I had a 970 I'd def switch to that right now
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Nope, that promotion has now been over for a couple of weeks m8
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If not specified then no.
Another one to consider is the EVGA. Which is the one I'd go for personally.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-260-EA&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812
Another one to consider is the EVGA. Which is the one I'd go for personally.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-260-EA&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812
If you ever plan on getting a second for SLI this reference card is good for the money
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-204-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-204-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812
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Also a good option. ^
OK thanks.
Oh well. Thanks.
How quiet is this one? And how does it compared to the KFA2 GeForce GTX 980?
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The reference series are quiet. Compare in what way?
Yes if your in a normal size case this is the best card for the money full stop!
If your in a small enclosure then the OcUK reference 980 is ideal.
Reference cards have the nicest type of acoustics, due to the blower fan not having a high pitch typical fan noise but more a gentle whoosh, which is what makes them so quiet.
The reference cards are also the least likely to suffer any kind of coil whine.
Great thanks for that.
Quick question is it OK to cover a backplate in 4D Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap?
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I know! That's one of the reasons I've kept my Titans for so long. Once the fan gets going it's gentle woosh rather than a howl.
To be honest the reference card is probably the best buy out of the 3 due to it's flexibility.
You'd void the warranty, if it failed we could not take it back unless you can remove the wrap easily without causing any physical damage.
It comes off easily enough without leaving any residue. But warranty aside is there any other reason why I cannot cover it? Heat or some other technical limitation covering would cause?
What's your thoughts on the Strix 980? I currently have the Strix 970 and its a beauty in terms of design (especially the backplate) and noise. Or are all 980s virtually as quiet?
Kronos doesn't it irk you that your paying a lot more for 980s when the performance is only going to be sizably better because of the 970 memory issues. I only ask because I'm pretty much considering the direction your going in but it leaves a sour taste.
Kronos doesn't it irk you that your paying a lot more for 980s when the performance is only going to be sizably better because of the 970 memory issues. I only ask because I'm pretty much considering the direction your going in but it leaves a sour taste.