Nvidia GeForce GTX 900 Series MegaThread: FAQ and Resources

[Mousemonkey]

Is Nvidia dropping support for older cards to make Maxwell look better?

Old benchmark

Spoiler

New benchmark

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Major differences:

Old benchmark: GTX 660 Ti > R9 270X, HD 7950
New benchmark: GTX 660 Ti < R9 270X, HD 7950

Old benchmark: GTX 680 > HD 7970, R9 280X
New benchmark: GTX 680 < HD 7970, R9 280X

Old benchmark: GTX 770 > R9 280X, HD 7970GHz
New benchmark: GTX 770 < R9 280X, HD 7970GHz

Old benchmark: GTX Titan > R9 290, R9 290X
New benchmark: GTX Titan < R9 290, R9 290X

They both use the same unified driver but they are different architectures so it's little wonder that the performance differs between them. On a compute front though the later drivers result in a higher PPD than the older drivers manage on Kepler.

 

[de5_Roy]

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPU-Z specifications
http://videocardz.com/55654/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-gpu-z-specifications

 

[tom7792]

according to comments that doesnt seem promising, i wonder if i should wait for pascal and if my 570gtx sli can hold up until then.. can run the witcher 3 pretty smoothly on 1080p evne though i have 1440p monitor :\

 

[renz496]

Then you should wait? Even as a cut down GM200 will be faster. Heck it might as well going only to have '5.5.GB' VRAM :lol:

I see many people talk about nvidia purposely gimping kepler as well. Conspiracy theory aside Maxwell just probably 'fixing' what's lacking in kepler. But to me in terms of DP Kepler seems better than GCN even when Hawaii DP was rated at 1/2 of Hawaii SP.

 

[Eggz]

In terms of DP . . .

Ha, "DP!"

Everyone agrees that the "D" means double, but only a minority of people on the internet think the "P" means precision.

Zing!

 

[tom7792]

LESS THAN A WEEK!!!

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Officially Launching on 2nd June At Computex – Brings Competitive Graphics Performance To GeForce

Read more: http://wccftech.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-officially-launching-2nd-june-computex-brings-competitive-graphics-performance-geforce/#ixzz3bLqj9j2u

 

[renz496]

So head to head fight for the flagship crown. Get ready with your pop corn. I will wait for Pascal to arrive.

 

[de5_Roy]

ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti smile for camera
http://videocardz.com/55713/asus-gigabyte-and-msi-geforce-gtx-980-ti-smile-for-camera

 

[Mousemonkey]

ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti smile for camera
http://videocardz.com/55713/asus-gigabyte-and-msi-geforce-gtx-980-ti-smile-for-camera

Pictures courtesy of deja vu! :lol:

 

[MadMorigan]

I still think a sli gtx 970 with dx12 will be the $/performance sweetspot. imagine vram doubled at sli! i can't wait for dx12

 

[de5_Roy]

Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti to cost $799, unless there is a last minute change
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-to-start-at-799-unless-there-is-a-last-minute-change/
ZOTAC announces GeForce GTX TITAN X with Arctic Storm cooling
http://videocardz.com/55725/zotac-announces-geforce-gtx-titan-x-with-arctic-storm-cooling

 

[greghome]

http://www.lowyat.net/2015/06/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-is-here-built-for-the-future-of-gaming-priced-at-just-under-rm-2400/

980thai might be slightly than some other users have posted

GTX TITAN X: USD 999 (RM 3,655)
GTX 980 Ti: USD 649 (RM 2,375)
GTX 980: USD 499 (RM 1,826)
GTX 970: USD 329 (RM 1,204)
GTX 960: USD 199 (RM 728)

 

[Bossyfins]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2015/05/31/nvidias-new-gtx-980-ti-delivers-titan-x-level-performance-for-350-less/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix

 

[Eggz]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2015/05/31/nvidias-new-gtx-980-ti-delivers-titan-x-level-performance-for-350-less/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix

Almost makes me want to upgrade my 780 ti - almost. But not quite. I want one of those "OMG!" moments when I upgrade, and I don't think this will be it. But people on a 680 will definitely have a major computer upgrade with the 980 ti.

I saw from upgrading my Nvidia drivers just now that the 980 ti will come out tomorrow - June 1. Does that seem right? Don't know why they would say that in their driver update if it wasn't true.

 

[Bossyfins]

It comes out on june 2nd, so probably just driver updates so its ready?

 

[Eggz]

It comes out on june 2nd, so probably just driver updates so its ready?

Looks like Forbes also thinks it's tomorrow

Nvidia’s GTX 980 Ti launches on June 1 for $649 ($50 cheaper than the 780 Ti’s introductory price if I recall correctly)

 

[Bossyfins]

Hmm... computex is the 2nd of june no? That when I thought they would release it

 

[de5_Roy]

Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Review - Tom's Hardware
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti,4164.html
yah dat's right! p.s. i haven't read yet, so if it's a review of something else, blame me.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti review: A ferocious graphics card at a ferocious price
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2927394/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review-a-ferocious-graphics-card-at-a-ferocious-price.html
Nvidia's radical multi-resolution shading tech could help VR reach the masses
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2926083/nvidias-radical-multi-resolution-shading-tech-could-help-vr-reach-the-masses.html
Nvidia debuts 6 G-Sync laptops and 7 G-Sync displays, as its tech war with AMD rages on
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2928715/nvidia-debuts-6-g-sync-laptops-and-7-g-sync-displays-as-its-tech-war-with-amd-rages-on.html

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6 GB Review
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_980_Ti/
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Review
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9306/the-nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review
NVIDIA Announces GameWorks VR Branding, Adds Multi-Res Shading
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9305/nvidia-announces-gameworks-vr-branding-adds-multires-shading

Nvidia's GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphics card reviewed
http://techreport.com/review/28356/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-graphics-card-reviewed
Nvidia GTX980 Ti Review
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/zardon/nvidia-gtx980-ti-review/
Review: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/83377-nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti/
Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti Review
http://www.techspot.com/review/1011-nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti/
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Review - Matching TITAN X at $650
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-980-Ti-6GB-Review-Matching-TITAN-X-650
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Reference Video Card Review
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7170/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-reference-video-card-review/index.html
Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti Review
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review,1.html
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Review: A Cheaper Titan X Arrives
http://hothardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review-the-cheaper-titan-x
Nvidia GTX 980 Ti Review: Titan X performance at a fraction of the price
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/206956-nvidia-gtx-980-ti-review-titan-x-performance-at-a-fraction-of-the-price

 

[Bossyfins]

Yep. 980 TI new king really.

 

[Eggz]

Yep. 980 TI new king really.

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQou5h0Zh2k"][/video]

 

[Eggz]

Two EVGA SuperClocked versions already on NewEgg (Blower and ACX), and a closed loop on EVGA's website. At least the blower cooler of the SC is cheaper this time around, unlike last time.

CLICK IMAGES BELOW FOR LINK TO PRODUCT WITH PRICING

BLOWER COOLER


OPEN AIR COOLER


CLOSED LOOP COOLER WITH HIGH FACTORY OVERCLOCK


ALSO FOR THE HIGH-END 900-SERIES CARDS, A CORSAIR HYRDO COOLER ADAPTER

 

[jsgrant31]

Any ideas when EVGA's 980 Ti Classified might be released? It was announced in the lineup, but it's still under "coming soon" on the site. Haven't had much luck finding the time difference between classified/non-classified releases for previous cards.

Cheers

 

[DrakeConnar]

Check the EVGA forums. They posted it would be a month before they get more after-market coolers in stock.

 

[Eggz]

Any ideas when EVGA's 980 Ti Classified might be released? It was announced in the lineup, but it's still under "coming soon" on the site. Haven't had much luck finding the time difference between classified/non-classified releases for previous cards.

Cheers

Here is a link to all of the EVGA 980 ti variants of the card. Check back periodically for it to include the Classified.

Also, consider the Hybrid version of the 980 ti. It's got the best cooler and the best overclock out of the box, while being cheaper than the Classified editions usually are. Not as pretty, but that's a tradeoff. I've added a picture of the Hybrid to my previous post above, and you can click it for a link to the product page, which allows you to purchase directly from EVGA.

 

[jsgrant31]

Here is a link to all of the EVGA 980 ti variants of the card. Check back periodically for it to include the Classified.

Also, consider the Hybrid version of the 980 ti. It's got the best cooler and the best overclock out of the box, while being cheaper than the Classified editions usually are. Not as pretty, but that's a tradeoff. I've added a picture of the Hybrid to my previous post above, and you can click it for a link to the product page, which allows you to purchase directly from EVGA.

Thanks for the information. I happen to have one open fan slot in my 500R where the hybrid fan would fit. Think I will consider it over the Classified.

DrakeConnar: Thanks for the reply. Apologies for my ignorance; I registered my PSU on EVGA, but otherwise I've never really checked the website and didn't notice that they have forums.

Cheers