GTX 980 / 970 Discussion

[Digital X]

Going for the inno3d gtx 970. 1440p or 144hz monitor?

 

[JediFragger]

Feeling a little anxious for AMD now tbh, this is such a strong launch that they reallllllly need to match it asap

 

[Buckster]

didn't realise the reference cooler wasn't the reference cooler from the 780/Ti/Titan

missed that on first read of reviews

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8526/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-review/8

 

[RavenXXX2]

$550 and they go cheap on us...

 

[Mal X]

Feeling a little anxious for AMD now tbh, this is such a strong launch that they reallllllly need to match it asap

really !!!!! i dont think AMD have anything to worry about

 

[Devious]

Tempted to order an MSI or EVGA 780 SC. Ive noticed they are sell the SC with an acx 1.0 cooler yet some review sites have a acx2.0 cooler.

 

[JediFragger]

really !!!!! i dont think AMD have anything to worry about

Have YOU heard anything bar a whisper on their next gen? Because I sure haven't, and I browse 20+ tech sites a day!!

Just hope I'm wrong, but it feels like AMD won't counter this for 2/3 months minimum (and in that time nVidia are gonna sell a LOT of these!)

 

[Qitarah]

2/3 months minimum? Think you're looking at more like 9 months for anything substantial.

 

[JediFragger]

2/3 months minimum? Think you're looking at more like 9 months for anything substantial.

I did cover myself by saying minimum

Hell, I'm tempted by a pair of 970's because they such good value! Plus the bonus of not having to change my psu

 

[Mal X]

patience because there's nothing AMD can do....Nvidia have won this for now, but AMD are bound to bounce back.. because the wise thing to do is to wait for next years AMD cards anyway, it's too late for this year

you'll never see a true AMD fan switching to Nvidia......... yea they'll sell loads of these, but only to Nvidia fans

there's only one thing that's important :- that they get the cooling right on next years Dual card.....i'll really be watching for this

 

[Ayahuasca]

you'll never see a true AMD fan switching to Nvidia......... yea they'll sell loads of these, but only to Nvidia fans

lol

 

[Martini1991]

The 970 will appeal to more just "Nvidia fans". Anyone who conforms to being a vendor biased fan to the point they won't go with another vendor is a tool.
I'm an AMD fan by all means, but more than anything I want to get a 970 SLI

 

[Mal X]

The 970 will appeal to more just "Nvidia fans". Anyone who conforms to being a vendor biased fan to the point they won't go with another vendor is a tool.
I'm an AMD fan by all means, but more than anything I want to get a 970 SLI

you're a traitor !!

 

[Geeman1979]

The 970 will appeal to more just "Nvidia fans". Anyone who conforms to being a vendor biased fan to the point they won't go with another vendor is a tool.
I'm an AMD fan by all means, but more than anything I want to get a 970 SLI

Then you can't class yourself as a 'TRUE AMD FAN' if you fancy 970 SLI

 

[Rroff]

The 970 will appeal to more just "Nvidia fans". Anyone who conforms to being a vendor biased fan to the point they won't go with another vendor is a tool.
I'm an AMD fan by all means, but more than anything I want to get a 970 SLI

Hmm some people might have problems with the way nVidia do business at an ethical level and refuse to touch them on principle and I wouldn't blame them though its not a view I entirely agree with personally and vice versa personally I don't like how AMD plays politics especially with their own community and not a fan of their software either - I'd rather pay more money to get the nVidia drivers which at the very least suit me better even not touching on other considerations.

 

[Gregster]

patience because there's nothing AMD can do....Nvidia have won this for now, but AMD are bound to bounce back.. because the wise thing to do is to wait for next years AMD cards anyway, it's too late for this year

you'll never see a true AMD fan switching to Nvidia......... yea they'll sell loads of these, but only to Nvidia fans

there's only one thing that's important :- that they get the cooling right on next years Dual card.....i'll really be watching for this

So you think people who are happy to buy a card that suits there budget would look and say "well, I am not an nVidia fan, so I best not bother with these". You couldn't be further from the truth. The price for the 970 is right in the sweetspot and power/performance is fantastic. The neutral guy will buy what suits best and the 970 is ticking all the boxes.

 

[Martini1991]

Hmm some people might have problems with the way nVidia do business at an ethical level and refuse to touch them on principle and I wouldn't blame them though its not a view I entirely agree with personally and vice versa personally I don't like how AMD plays politics especially with their own community and not a fan of their software either - I'd rather pay more money to get the nVidia drivers which at the very least suit me better even not touching on other considerations.

I tend to buy AMD exclusively, but I'm not going to forgo Nvidia if they release a product that resonates with me

 

[thefogo]

didn't realise the reference cooler wasn't the reference cooler from the 780/Ti/Titan

missed that on first read of reviews

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8526/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-review/8

Yeah it's not as good as the Titan one.
I've read a review where OC'd it's as loud as a reference 290X. Much quicker than the 290X though of course.

 

[Geeman1979]

I prefer Nvidia, but it won't stop me swinging between the two vendors to whichever suits my needs at any given time.

 

[Gregster]

I prefer Nvidia, but it won't stop me swinging between the two vendors to whichever suits my needs at any given time.

Same as, although I have a G-Sync monitor now, so pretty much tied into nVidia if I want to keep smooth gameplay but I like to think of myself as an enthusiast in hardware and if AMD bring out a stonker of a card, I would give it a go.