680 at current prices...

[DTWD]

Are the 680's at the current prices (£270) worth it for a 480 soc owner?

I like the price, but is it a significant upgrade from the 480 soc? I was originally looking at the 770 but then decided to leave it to see what AMD decide to do in a few months. However by then I assume the 680 will be gone and so I am stuck with whatever prices things are at.

I also have this annoying thing at the back if my mind about the vram, is the 680 going to last a couple of years?


I have been thinking about this since yesterday and I still can't make my mind up.

 

[thefogo]

It's a huge upgrade from a 480. About twice as powerful I think. At those prices it's a steal; I wish I had waited an extra month, I would have bought the liquid cooled one.

 

[CyberCrow]

Im also the same, im using a HD7850 at the moment was thinking of trying out a 680 but changed my mind.

Im waitin on the 7 series drop abit lower before i change to some thing with higher vram.

 

[DTWD]

It's a huge upgrade from a 480. About twice as powerful I think. At those prices it's a steal; I wish I had waited an extra month, I would have bought the liquid cooled one.

I currently have a cpu water cooler, so I can't really go for the wc one. I was looking at the phantom, is that the best of what's left or is the kfa2 worth a punt?

 

[RetrogamerX]

I currently have a cpu water cooler, so I can't really go for the wc one. I was looking at the phantom, is that the best of what's left or is the kfa2 worth a punt?

KFA2 are great gpu's. I've owned 3. Everyone had great cooling.

 

[Zeed]

CyberCrow they wont drop. Just go EOL when 9xxx comes out. They are cheap as **** as it is ....

 

[thefogo]

I currently have a cpu water cooler, so I can't really go for the wc one. I was looking at the phantom, is that the best of what's left or is the kfa2 worth a punt?

I think the Inno3D is the best air cooled one there. I'd either go for that or the KFA2.

 

[DTWD]

I went with the phantom in the end.

thanks for making up my mind

 

[thefogo]

I went with the phantom in the end.

thanks for making up my mind

Enjoy

 

[straxusii]

I went from a 480 soc to a 680, it's a decent upgrade.

 

[DTWD]

I was tempted by the kfa2, but I preferred the lower power consumption of the phantom.

 

[DTWD]

Hmmm actually, I think I would prefer KFA2. Is it possible to cancel orders on here? I can't see an option.

 

[d_brennen]

Contact support. Don't think there is anyone there until Monday now though, I assume your order hasn't shipped? Maybe someone will answer in the CS forum tomorrow but I wouldn't count on it

 

[arc@css]

Create a thread in customer services. Someone will see that first thing Monday, and should be able to advise you further.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=116

 

[RetrogamerX]

Hmmm actually, I think I would prefer KFA2. Is it possible to cancel orders on here? I can't see an option.

If you just ordered now and didn't get a confirmation email saying your order shipped then your ok. Just call them Monday morning and they'll sort it out for you.

 

[Ian Evey]

I have a kfa2 670 oc version and although the core is poo for overclocking the memory is amazingly overclock-able , Runs around 66c to 70c max temp, so yeah i would recommend kfa as a card.

I do not know however what the rma process is like if you get a fault as i have not used it.

 

[RetrogamerX]

I have a kfa2 670 oc version and although the core is poo for overclocking the memory is amazingly overclock-able , Runs around 66c to 70c max temp, so yeah i would recommend kfa as a card.

I do not know however what the rma process is like if you get a fault as i have not used it.

I'm sure OCUK would handle all RMA.

 

[arc@css]

I think KFA2 is one of the better choices for fast rma turn around.

 

[DTWD]

No I only ordered it tonight, it says it will arrive Tuesday.

When you say monday morning, what time do you suggest?

 

[arc@css]

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