Nvidia GTX 680 Central - Reviews, Benchmarks, Unboxings & Videos!

[Ironwilly]

I've done my best to organize as much of the information here as possible. It's kept me busy on something other than work, so that is worth the time alone! I've separated the information I've posted into Reviews, Retailers and Videos. Hope this is helpful, enjoy!

Newegg.com Product Unboxing and Benchmark for the EVGA GTX 680

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEPL1SilkJ8

The benchmark system they use is as follows:

Asus Sabertooth X79
Intel i7-3960k @ stock
Corsair Vengeance DD3 1600MHz

The beginning talks about the features of the card.

@4:31 seconds the actual scores start!


*** EVGA GTX 680 Product Line *** (Includes GTX 680 Hydro Copper Pics)

http://www.evga.com/articles/00669/#GTX680



*****EVGA Explains New Technology in the GTX 680 - Great info!*****

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLCDYVXiL-0



**Nvidia drivers are now available for download... looks like the included drivers from the cd are only for the 600 series.

64-Bit http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-64bit-301.10-whql-driver.html

32-Bit http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-32bit-301.10-whql-driver.html

**Here is the updated information from Nvidia's website regarding the new GTX 680!!!!

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-680

 

[Ironwilly]

NDA lifts at 9AM Est.

Will continue to post news as I hear it.

 

[outlw6669]

You can locate another full review through This Thread.

 

[figgyfosta]

Tigerdirect has them available now!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=gtx+680

 

[Ironwilly]

GTX 680 REVIEWS

HardwareHeaven *****ASUS GeForce GTX 680 OC vs MSI Lightning R7970 OC vs GTX 580 OC Performance Review*****

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1455/pg1/asus-geforce-gtx-680-oc-vs-r7970-oc-vs-gtx-580-oc-performance-review-introduction.html

Guru3d *****GTX 680 SLI Review *****

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-680-sli-review/

Tom's Hardware (Does it like a boss)

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-680-review-benchmark,3161.html

AnandTech:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5699/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-review

HardOCP

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/03/22/nvidia_kepler_gpu_geforce_gtx_680_video_card_review

Guru3d:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-680-review/

Overclock3D

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/gpu_displays/nvidia_gtx680_review/1

Overclockers Club

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/nvidia_gtx680/

TechPowerUp

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_680/

Hardware Canucks:

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/52616-nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-2gb-review.html

Hardware Heaven:

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1452/pg1/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-kepler-graphics-card-review-introduction.html

VR-Zone

http://vr-zone.com/articles/asus-gtx-680-2gb-overclocking-review-win-some-lose-some/15322.html

Eurogamer

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/df-hardware-nvidia-gtx-680-review

PC-Mag:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401953,00.asp

Hi Tech Legion:

http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/video-cards/17722

LegitReviews

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1881/1/

Tweak Town

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4622/nvidia_geforce_gtx_680_kepler_2gb_reference_card_video_card_review/index1.html

TechRadar

http://beta.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/graphics-cards/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-1072796/review

Hothardware

http://hothardware.com/Reviews/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-680-Review-Kepler-Debuts/

Time Magazine

http://techland.time.com/2012/03/22/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-review-roundup-faster-cooler-and-quieter/

 

[Ironwilly]

ONLINE RETAILERS

Newegg ***** OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT *****

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=gtx+680&x=0&y=0

If you're purchasing the GTX 680 from Newegg.com, it is confirmed that the following promo code will work for FREE SHIPPING! This does not expire until 4/1.

FREE SHIPPING PROMO CODE!
EMCNGHJ22

Fry's Sold Out

http://www.frys.com/search?resultpage=0&start=0&rows=25&pType=pDisplay&cat=-64404&inq=gtx+680&x=0&y=0

CompUSA Sold Out

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=gtx+680&oq=gtx+680&aq=f&aqi=&aql=1&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=38204l40219l0l40494l7l7l0l0l0l0l54l353l7l7l0

TigerDirect Sold Out

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=gtx+680&oq=gtx+680&aq=f&aqi=&aql=1&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=69281l70657l0l70985l7l7l0l0l0l0l2l11l7l7l0

NCIX Sold Out

http://us.ncix.com/search/?q=GeForce+GTX+680

ShopBLT Sold Out

http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/shop.cgi?action=enter&thispage=0110040015010_BPC1508P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID!

Amazon Sold Out

http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-Graphics-Cards-VCGGTX680XPB/dp/B007KC961K/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1332426792&sr=8-13
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-DisplayPort-Graphics-02G-P4-2680-KR/dp/B007KC1R3A/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1332426871&sr=8-19


Update:
The following are sold out on Newegg.com

Asus GTX680-2GD5
EVGA 02G-P4-2680-KR
Gigabyte GV-N680D5-2GD
PNY VCGGTX680PB
ZOTAC ZT-60101-10P
Galaxy 68NPH6DV5ZGX


UK RETAILERS (Ty to Devastater61)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=1914&subid=2255&utm_source=landing_page&utm_medium=internal_link&utm_campaign=nvidia_gtx680


http://www.scan.co.uk/index.aspx?NT=1-0-17-1024-0

 

[Ironwilly]

Some Useful Videos:

Newegg.com Product Unboxing and Benchmark for the EVGA GTX 680 (Includes SLI Benchmark)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEPL1SilkJ8


EVGA Introducing EVGA Precision X & NVIDIA GPU Boost

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDnGjIxb1E0


EVGA Official Unboxing Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDnGjIxb1E0


HiTechLegion.com NVIDIA GTX 680 Overclocking Guide with EVGA Precision Tool *** Great Info ***

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iCEuGSB7os


LinusTechTips Galaxy NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBcv4rPoBFM


LinusTechTips Galaxy GTX 680 Real World Benchmarks 1080P Performance Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaPYEOUH7LE


LinusTechTips Galaxy NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Overclocking Guide & 7970 Performance Review Linus Tech Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRChkEvBXQA


LinusTechTips GTX 680 Power, Temperatures and Acoustics Versus HD 7970 Reference & Non-Reference Linus Tech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-svRvAjgfLQ

Eteknix Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 Kepler New Features With Tom From Nvidia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfEr3QA1RJQ


***DUTCH***
hardwareinfovideo nVidia GeForce GTX 680 review - Hardware.Info TV (Dutch)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ0nTK_tYQU

 

[Devastater6194]

Newegg.com have put 4 on their website now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006662&isNodeId=1&Description=gtx+680&x=0&y=0

Edit: Should probably refresh before posting.

 

[Devastater6194]

For those in the uk
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=1914&subid=2255&utm_source=landing_page&utm_medium=internal_link&utm_campaign=nvidia_gtx680
http://www.scan.co.uk/index.aspx?NT=1-0-17-1024-0

 

[refillable]

Out on tom'shardware!!

 

[johnners2981]

For those in the uk
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=1914&subid=2255&utm_source=landing_page&utm_medium=internal_link&utm_campaign=nvidia_gtx680
http://www.scan.co.uk/index.aspx?NT=1-0-17-1024-0

Those prices are about $680 dollars, an expensive coincidence

 

[Ironwilly]

Out on tom'shardware!!

ty. updated!

 

[Swolern]

In addition, the early word I've heard is that the card may officially be released around 12:00 EST. This isn't confirmed, but it is a rumor.

NDA lifts at 9AM Est.

Will continue to post news as I hear it.

NewEgg release their 680s at 0600 PST. I got lucky and got 2 EVGA 680s. They sold out in about 1 min. I must have refreshed screen 100 times lol. Freaking Pumped!

 

[Ironwilly]

Congrats Swolern! Be sure to post your impressions when you get them!

 

[Swolern]

Congrats Swolern! Be sure to post your impressions when you get them!

Thanks. Will do. 3 day shipping can't come soon enough!

 

[Ironwilly]

Swolern I posted a few videos specific to the EVGA cards under the video section. Might be useful. Talks a lot about how to overclock them and the features they offer.

 

[maxinexus]

Funny how 7970 is still at $550...it needs to drop to 449.99 or less to be atractive and 7950 to $350 level

 

[Ironwilly]

Well, Newegg is just about sold out! All they have left is the Galaxy cards. Being that they are all reference cards, the only thing different is the facade and the stickers.

 

[KNO3]

How is Galaxy's rma process...? I've always gone with EVGA :/

 

[Ironwilly]

Galaxy is actually a reputable company. They've been in business for a long time and made many parts and products for top manufacturers to slap their names on. I think they've just recently began to market to the public, but they have a good reputation. I've owned their products but never had one serviced.

http://www.galaxytech.com/

 

[ubercake]

Anyone know where else you can pick these up?

 

[Swolern]

Swolern I posted a few videos specific to the EVGA cards under the video section. Might be useful. Talks a lot about how to overclock them and the features they offer.

Ya I've been watching them. Great vids. Thanks.

 

[nrnx]

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/1452/pg5/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-kepler-graphics-card-review-3dmark-11.html

Is also another OC review, mostly blows GTX 680 out of the water, puts some games about equal. Scaling WORSE. So comparing OC to OC, the 7970 performs better than stock auto oc'ing 680. Will be interesting to see more OC card compared to 680 reviews.

 

[Ironwilly]

Anyone know where else you can pick these up?

I have an online retailers section about halfway down. Those are all the sites I've been informed of so far. They've sold out pretty fast though. Will continue to update you asap

Update: All the major retailers are out of stock at this point. Your best shot is probably local computer shops that didn't have employee's greedy enough to buy them already.

 

[refillable]

Really!! AMD needs to make prices down! Whatever they do, the'll just make us happier 😀

7970- $450
7950- $350
7870- $300
7850- $200
7770- $150
7750- $100