The GTX Titan X owners thread.

ChrisD. · 8 Jun 2015 at 08:32

I had ordered the Ti initially, but got fed up of waiting. It's not worked out too bad, for the price difference I feel it's worth it as I feel I may have been knocking on that 6GB door at 3440x1440.

fenchu · 8 Jun 2015 at 10:55

saintdefender said:
How do you guys feel now that the 980ti has been revealed to be only marginally less powerful than the Titan X? Anybody returning theres or do you not mind?

After purchasing my titan over a week ago i have no regrets at all , i could have chosen the 980ti but wanted the best / complete card without anything cut down

Quartz · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:22

saintdefender said:
How do you guys feel now that the 980ti has been revealed to be only marginally less powerful than the Titan X? Anybody returning theres or do you not mind?

I game at 4K and I believe that only 6 GB VRAM will be a restriction sooner rather than later.

andrewohare · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:42

saintdefender said:
How do you guys feel now that the 980ti has been revealed to be only marginally less powerful than the Titan X? Anybody returning theres or do you not mind?

Love my TX and in a couple of months ill buy another ... don't need it .. just want it.. it may be marginal more powerful than a TI but its still the top card

plus im always buying stuff I don't need
x99 system
32gb ram
games on steam that I never play
apple watch

lol

RyanF · 8 Jun 2015 at 12:19

andrewohare said:
Love my TX and in a couple of months ill buy another ... don't need it .. just want it.. it may be marginal more powerful than a TI but its still the top card

plus im always buying stuff I don't need
x99 system
32gb ram
games on steam that I never play
apple watch

lol

You got a few grand going spare that I could have?

andrewohare · 8 Jun 2015 at 12:40

RyanF said:
You got a few grand going spare that I could have?

I did have until I bought all the stuff above

oldestgregg · 8 Jun 2015 at 13:01

Bought mine knowing the 980ti was due the day after and dont regret it one bit. Had the option to change it and never. very pleased I stuck with it

fantasticCG · 8 Jun 2015 at 13:44

Question for TX owners using the full cover Ek blocks am I meant to use a screw and a washer at the end of the card pic below thanks

Redwarrior5544 · 8 Jun 2015 at 14:57

Quartz said:
I game at 4K and I believe that only 6 GB VRAM will be a restriction sooner rather than later.

Can only assume you're running 4 cards then. Not a hope in hell filling the 6gb buffer without using multiple (3+ cards)

There's got to be purchase justification going on if you're happy to use ram as an actual reason.

Five.Stars · 8 Jun 2015 at 15:02

Redwarrior5544 said:
Can only assume you're running 4 cards then. Not a hope in hell filling the 6gb buffer without using multiple (3+ cards)

There's got to be purchase justification going on if you're happy to use ram as an actual reason.

I have heard of a few games where 6gb is breached. Watch_Dogs, COD AW, Shadows of Mordor to name a few. All of them will be playable on 2 cards at 4K on settings that will either push close to, or above 6gb.

Dicehunter · 8 Jun 2015 at 15:03

Anyone know if the above EK backplate would fit a Titan X without waterblock ?

Redwarrior5544 · 8 Jun 2015 at 15:09

Five.Stars said:
I have heard of a few games where 6gb is breached. Watch_Dogs, COD AW, Shadows of Mordor to name a few. All of them will be playable on 2 cards at 4K on settings that will either push close to, or above 6gb.

Only uses more than 6 on 12gb cards. Using isn't the same as needing. I'm sure people who have the ti cards will test this out. Maybe in a few years time, by which the TX is superceded so its a moot point.

Maverick2332 · 8 Jun 2015 at 15:18

fantasticCG said:
Question for TX owners using the full cover Ek blocks am I meant to use a screw and a washer at the end of the card pic below thanks

No idea, didn't even see that screw hole on mine

Also take the bloody stickers off the EK logos! :mad:

Dicehunter said:
Anyone know if the above EK backplate would fit a Titan X without waterblock ?

The backplate screws into the block so with the stock cooler... no.

PFarrey · 8 Jun 2015 at 15:18

Dicehunter said:
Anyone know if the above EK backplate would fit a Titan X without waterblock ?

I don't think so. You would have to remove the screws on the back of the card which attaches the pcb to the stock cooler. With the waterblock you dont use all the available screw holes that were needed for the stock cooler.

oldestgregg · 8 Jun 2015 at 15:32

Redwarrior5544 said:
Only uses more than 6 on 12gb cards. Using isn't the same as needing. I'm sure people who have the ti cards will test this out. Maybe in a few years time, by which the TX is superceded so its a moot point.

If thats true surely the extra frame buffer would still benefit wouldnt it? Im sure someone more knowledgeable than myself will correct me but to me it seems it would

Kaapstad · 8 Jun 2015 at 15:43

fantasticCG said:
Question for TX owners using the full cover Ek blocks am I meant to use a screw and a washer at the end of the card pic below thanks

Just checked mine and I did not use anything for that one.

EKWB manuals are probably the worst I have seen in years.

fantasticCG · 8 Jun 2015 at 17:29

Maverick2332 said:
No idea, didn't even see that screw hole on mine

Also take the bloody stickers off the EK logos!

The build is still under construction!!! They will be taken off in due time!

Five.Stars · 8 Jun 2015 at 18:22

I haven't put block on my Titan yet, but on my 780Ti's I did use a screw and washer on that 1. Don't think it really makes any difference though.

Dicehunter · 8 Jun 2015 at 19:32

PFarrey said:
I don't think so. You would have to remove the screws on the back of the card which attaches the pcb to the stock cooler. With the waterblock you dont use all the available screw holes that were needed for the stock cooler.

Ok thanks bud, Getting a Coldzero backplate then

Boomstick777 · 8 Jun 2015 at 19:46

Saw the Titan X Price, £1050 in the UK !

Planning on moving to a EVGA GTX 980 Ti Hybrid very soon. Keep an eye on the MM for a Titan X.