ASUS MARS 3

MattBrisbane · 10 Nov 2012 at 07:05

The Asus Mars series....

For eons I've dreamed about owning one of these cards.

Finally (after much hard work I may add) I am in a position to "possibly" afford the next one.

The question is, are OC UK going to stock it? (I see one Mars 2 in stock)

If so, you have at least one customer here (not sure how I will get it to Brisbane though)!!!

Cheers,

- Matt.

pgi947 · 10 Nov 2012 at 07:32

They are nice cards but due to the price are just seen as collectibles, 99% of the sane world would just go buy a pair of 4gb 680's...

MattBrisbane · 10 Nov 2012 at 07:38

Indeed.

I understand the performance vs cost aspect - but as I said...this is my Ferrari moment, and has long been a personal ambition.

Now I am reading that the Mars 3 may never be released?

Just trying to get some official clarification from the distributor.

Cheers

- Matt.

pgi947 · 10 Nov 2012 at 08:23

It may have been stopped due to the green light program?

psychodil · 10 Nov 2012 at 08:30

I don't know why they call it the green light programme, a red light is far more appropriate

Reality|Bites · 10 Nov 2012 at 15:08

It's probably been cancelled due to the GTX 690 already being at that silly price point. The Mars 3 would probably cost £1500 if they wanted to release it with the same silly air of exclusivity. It's a graphics card! you use it to play games! It's only the fastest for a year at best! lol

Stanners · 10 Nov 2012 at 15:09

Just get two 7950s

Nate Silvers · 10 Nov 2012 at 15:47

You're crazy.

Twirlywoos · 10 Nov 2012 at 17:32

Stanners said:
Just get two 7950s

on another note are nvidia going to bring out new drivers to take on amd's 12.11?

MAK360 · 10 Nov 2012 at 18:19

majnu said:
on another note are nvidia going to bring out new drivers to take on amd's 12.11?

Think they already did but with Linux

Gregster · 10 Nov 2012 at 18:33

If I was you OP, I would email Asus or even post on their forums and ask if they have plans of releasing the Mars 3.

The Running Man · 11 Nov 2012 at 10:45

Or just buy a non mars 3 card and enjoy.

Gregster · 11 Nov 2012 at 10:55

They are collectors cards and after seeing how much the Mars II cards sell for, it could be worth buying one. A good investment opportunity.

MattBrisbane · 14 Nov 2012 at 07:01

gregster said:
If I was you OP, I would email Asus or even post on their forums and ask if they have plans of releasing the Mars 3.

Sounds like a plan. I agree with the investment idea.

Cheers for the advice

- Matt

ntg · 14 Nov 2012 at 11:30

GPUs are not investment items!!!

I understand that you want it but don't fool yourself that somehow this thing will be worth its money 20 years from now as a collectible.

In fact, after 5-6 years it'll be worth £0 as no one will be interested to buy it and it will be patently obsolete.

It's ok to splash on things you like but don't use the collectibility element as justification for what is pure self-indulgence.

With that kind of money you could go on holidays etc. but horses for courses blah blah.

Rusty0611 · 14 Nov 2012 at 12:40

I didn't realise the OP came in here looking for advice on how to spend his money :rolleyes:

He wants it, he has the money, he's weighed up the cost/benefit situation. If you're going to put a downer on it then don't post IMO.

spoffle · 14 Nov 2012 at 13:01

Opinion, opinions everywhere.

No issue though, that's the point of a discussion forum.

psychodil · 14 Nov 2012 at 13:19

Aren't the voodoo 6000 cards still worth decent money?

weehamish · 14 Nov 2012 at 13:49

That is a crazy price!! You could buy gregs full PC nearly for that

Ive seen PCs with SLI 680s for cheaper!

I know he wants it but i agree its kinda dumb its not like its gold, now that is a good investment!