Which 980?

[Kronos]

Given the on going issues with the 970 GPU particularly with SLI I am now looking at a 980. So prior to doing my own research I am looking for suggestions. Budget around £450 and hopefully will not need any PSU upgrade from the one in my signature.

 

[Kronos]

Can you link to it mate?

 

[Kronos]

Have been looking at that one. Does it come with Pick Your Path game? Any help offsetting the overall cost gratefully received.

 

[Kronos]

Nope, that promotion has now been over for a couple of weeks m8

OK thanks.

No codes, Nvidia done away with them a few week back.

Oh well. Thanks.

If you ever plan on getting a second for SLI this reference card is good for the money

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-204-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812

How quiet is this one? And how does it compared to the KFA2 GeForce GTX 980?

 

[Kronos]

Yes if your in a normal size case this is the best card for the money full stop!

If your in a small enclosure then the OcUK reference 980 is ideal.

Great thanks for that.

Quick question is it OK to cover a backplate in 4D Carbon Fibre Vinyl Wrap?

 

[Kronos]

You'd void the warranty, if it failed we could not take it back unless you can remove the wrap easily without causing any physical damage.

It comes off easily enough without leaving any residue. But warranty aside is there any other reason why I cannot cover it? Heat or some other technical limitation covering would cause?

 

[Kronos]

Be fine, backplate does get warm so it might start to peel back off would be the only concern.

I had a couple of 670's covered with no peel back issues, though I admit that as they did not have a backplate there was obviously no covering.

But will give it a go.

Thanks.

 

[Kronos]

Kronos doesn't it irk you that your paying a lot more for 980s when the performance is only going to be sizably better because of the 970 memory issues. I only ask because I'm pretty much considering the direction your going in but it leaves a sour taste.

Yes it does annoy but as I might be going SLI in the future and there are definite issues there I am not prepared to take the risk. But you are quite right it does rather leave an unpleasant taste in my mouth. But I could not be comfortable buying the 970 particularly when I read somewhere that Nvidia are prepared to help out those who wish to RMA their GPU which suggest the problem is very real.

 

[Kronos]

What about this one? EVGA GeForce GTX 980 ACX 2.0 can be had for around £438. Which is still eligible for the free warranty extension until mid-March.

 

[Kronos]

LOL, you need to read the rules m8

Sorted mate. Cheers.

 

[Kronos]

That's in my price range and cheers for the mini review.

 

[Kronos]

You still going SLI with the 980 at some point? Just wondering if you're aiming at a particular res.

Not really no. I am currently 2560 x 1440 which I find comfortable.

 

[Kronos]

Fair enough! Was gonna suggest the AMDs if you were going to go higher, I don't know how they compare at that resolution tbh. They'd run hotter which would be a downside but they'd be cheaper. Think OC has an MSI 290X for around 260.

Enjoy mate, well jealous

I would rather have been more confident to buy the 970 to be honest as I feel that the 980 is not really worth the high cost when the overall performance increase is not that big.

 

[Kronos]

Can someone tell me exactly where the power connections are on this card? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-204-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812

 

[Kronos]

Cheers mate that is what I figured and hoped. My current 660 has the connection in the centre of the card and my custom cables are just the right length with little play. With the rear connections on the OCUk then I will gain a bit of slack which is good. saves me 20 quid on a couple custom sleeved cables.

Thanks again.