GTX 980 / 970 Discussion

[JediFragger]

Props to nVidia tbh, this is epic from them

And even the prices are somewhat reasonable

 

[Gibbo]

GALAX 970 OC, or MSI GTX 970 Gaming Edition?

Galax: Core Clock: 1126MHz, Boost Clock: 1266MHz

MSI: Core Clock: 1140MHz, Boost Clock: 1279MHz

I think the galax looks much nicer, haha. Though my case doesn't have a window so perhaps looks don't matter too much...

I'm putting together a complete system in system configurator, doing a "pro-gamer" midi-tower system. For the power supply is a Super Flower Leadex Gold 850W good enough? How about if I go for SLI? At these prices I'm actually tempted to do SLI for the first time.

Normally I'd assume I'd need a bigger power supply and go for the 1000W, but given how energy efficient these 970s are supposed to be I'm wondering if the 850W might do the trick.

Then again... maybe it is worth going for the 1000W just to be safe, it's only £25 more. I assume the system will only use what it needs, so a 1000W PSU won't cause me a higher electric bill than an 850W unless I'm actually using more than 850W. Am I correct thinking this way?

Galax has better power regulation and more powerful cool, if your overclocking it is superior.

MSI looks nicer and is faster out the box, so better gaming card, but the Galax when overclocked is superior.

 

[Bigbud]

Will there be a ref model for the 970 ? Assume its better for SLI ? or should I just get the gigabyte

 

[Gibbo]

Galax an ok model to go with ?
980 ref ?

All reference cards are built by NVTM, so all identical, just different boxes.

Galax is Galaxy, probably the worlds biggest brand so one of safest brands and they have OcUK warranty, so excellent support.

 

[dangel]

Ordered 2 x SC 980's..

Going to burn the statement when it arrives

 

[Supernaut91]

Gibbo can you confirm to me whether the downsampling option is locked to 9XX series cards?

 

[bbbearrr]

Hi all,

I have a i7 920 @ 3.0ghz
6gb ram
Gigabyte GA-EX58 UD5 Mobo

Would the above be a bottleneck to a 970 GPU ?

been looking at upgrading for a few weeks now and was looking at a 280x or 285 but might spend that bit extra for a 970 if the rest of the system isnt going to hold it back too much.

Thanks

 

[Noxia]

Must.........resist......sli 980, I would be on air so reference would be better right?

 

[andybird123]

http://fudzilla.com/home/item/35800-evga-k|ngp|n-and-tin-break-a-few-records-with-gtx-980

Over 2ghz already!

 

[Gibbo]

http://fudzilla.com/home/item/35800-evga-k|ngp|n-and-tin-break-a-few-records-with-gtx-980

Over 2ghz already!

Told ya!

I reckon upto 1700Mhz ish on air will be possible and upto 1800Mhz on water.

780Ti is absolutely slaughtered when these are overclocked, I am so impressed!

 

[dangel]

Gibbo - will you manage to get mine out for Saturday?

 

[macmodder]

Is there a reference 970? If so (or even if not), which brands will allow you to watercool without voiding warranty?

 

[dangel]

Is there a reference 970? If so (or even if not), which brands will allow you to watercool without voiding warranty?

EVGA for a start..

 

[domiThorn]

What wattage power supply is recommended for 2 980s in sli? Is 750 enough if overclocking?

 

[shamus21]

GALAX 970 OC, or MSI GTX 970 Gaming Edition?

Galax: Core Clock: 1126MHz, Boost Clock: 1266MHz

MSI: Core Clock: 1140MHz, Boost Clock: 1279MHz

I think the galax looks much nicer, haha. Though my case doesn't have a window so perhaps looks don't matter too much...

I'm putting together a complete system in system configurator, doing a "pro-gamer" midi-tower system. For the power supply is a Super Flower Leadex Gold 850W good enough? How about if I go for SLI? At these prices I'm actually tempted to do SLI for the first time.

Normally I'd assume I'd need a bigger power supply and go for the 1000W, but given how energy efficient these 970s are supposed to be I'm wondering if the 850W might do the trick.

Then again... maybe it is worth going for the 1000W just to be safe, it's only £25 more. I assume the system will only use what it needs, so a 1000W PSU won't cause me a higher electric bill than an 850W unless I'm actually using more than 850W. Am I correct thinking this way?[/QUOTE

The galaxy/KAF2 would be your best bet

well gibbo beat me to it.

 

[Noxia]

Just been reading, for an SLI setup at 1440p the smart money is on the 970 right?

 

[Voltage]

yay my 2 EVGA superclock 980's have shipped

 

[LambChop]

Amazing prices by NVidia, especially on the 970's

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Hows the 970SLI compair with 290x CF for high res gaming, worth an upgrade?

 

[Balb0wa]

what a card that 970 is, great price/performance