GeForce 680GTX released

[Flanker35M]

S!

Only reason I would jump to 680GTX from 7970HD is that it would increase the MINIMUM FPS in games drastically, not only 5fps or so. A few FPS is not enough, it has to be a lot. I run VSync + 60Hz monitor at 1920x1080 so my target is 60FPS with no dipping or stuttering which I pretty much achieve now with my 7970HD. Add to this the upcoming patch and we will see how performance settles.

Will negotiate with local computer store to get one 680GTX and pit it against my 7970HD in my rig(see signature). Then I could see how it performs in games I play..no synthetic benches or boring FPS games Nevertheless seems to be a good card!

[CWMV]

Doesn't look like its too much better than the 580.
Think Ill just get another 580 to run in SLI as this will hopefully drop their prices a bit.
But it is so new and shiny....may have to splurge.

[335th_GRAthos]

Originally Posted by Flanker35M

S!

Only reason I would jump to 680GTX from 7970HD is that it would increase the MINIMUM FPS in games drastically, not only 5fps or so. A few FPS is not enough, it has to be a lot. I run VSync + 60Hz monitor at 1920x1080 so my target is 60FPS with no dipping or stuttering which I pretty much achieve now with my 7970HD. Add to this the upcoming patch and we will see how performance settles.

Will negotiate with local computer store to get one 680GTX and pit it against my 7970HD in my rig(see signature). Then I could see how it performs in games I play..no synthetic benches or boring FPS games Nevertheless seems to be a good card!

So you would like to trade your 7970 for a 680GTX Flanker, that is interesting.
I hope you have success, I would be very keen to hear your judgement after using both cards!
I was waiting for the patch before going to the shop to get myself a 7970...


The real NV monster card will come in August (and a 680GTX 4Gb is also in plan).


~S~

[Flanker35M]

S!

Athos, I had a discussion with my parts dealer and we agreed to let the dust settle a bit before making the jump. And this testing on my rig would be useful for me. Could for sure see if I would gain anything by going nVidia. I like the 7970HD a lot and 680GTX seems to be a strong good card too. But as it seems a few FPS does not warrant any changes in my rig..yet I would rather jump to the PCIe 3.0 Ivy Bridge to get maximum performance out of the 7970HD..but again will that be so much of a difference. That is why I wait for Raggz posting his results so much!

[Raggz]

Originally Posted by Flanker35M

S!

Athos, I had a discussion with my parts dealer and we agreed to let the dust settle a bit before making the jump. And this testing on my rig would be useful for me. Could for sure see if I would gain anything by going nVidia. I like the 7970HD a lot and 680GTX seems to be a strong good card too. But as it seems a few FPS does not warrant any changes in my rig..yet I would rather jump to the PCIe 3.0 Ivy Bridge to get maximum performance out of the 7970HD..but again will that be so much of a difference. That is why I wait for Raggz posting his results so much!

Coming in late tonight depending on delivery time or in worst case tomorrow morning. Already benched with my gtx 580 to compare with. So now... i just wait, wait, wait, wait... this day is going to be painfully long. I'm always like a kid on christmas when i got something new incoming

[335th_GRAthos]

Nice one Raggz,

Can you please give us some info, what kind of graphics resolution you play the game currently?


~S~

[Raggz]

Originally Posted by 335th_GRAthos

Nice one Raggz,

Can you please give us some info, what kind of graphics resolution you play the game currently?


~S~

my rig is in the sig and i play in 1920x1080 on a 27" LCD with every gfx setting on maximum. Also enabled 16x aniso in the nvidia control panel.

[Raggz]

Ok, so i had a few runs with the GTX680 and IL2 COD.

Settings:

GTX 580 running 1920x1080 all gfx settings on maximum. Vsync Off.

GTX580 Black death track:
Minimum fps: 1 (bomb hitting runway where the hurry takes off)
average fps: 36
maximum: 112

GTX680 same settings only with Adaptive v-sync ON.
minimum: 14 (bomb hitting runway where the hurry takes off)
average: 48
Maximum: 72 (this is adaptive v-sync in the works)

3Dmark11 scores (doesn't mean shit but here they are anyways)
Using the extreme setting
GTX580: 2160
GTX680: 3219

A few words.
I am quite impressed on how the new v-sync methods are working but the new Turbo booster is the big one here. I tried a big mission over london with about 100 planes and i could clearly notice when the turbo kicked in and gave an instant fps boost from 10-20fps depending on altitude. At low altitude i was roughly steady on 20-25fps, and i'm talking rooftops altitude. With gtx580 it wasn't playable at this altitude as it gave me about 10-12fps.
Even though 20-25fps is abit under the limit i can at least get the hell out without losing control or crash due to fps lag.
Over london i had a minimum of 19, average 49, maximum 74. Adaptive v-sync on.

If Nvidia really has a bigger boy hiding out there for a summer release it will surtainly kick some serious ass because this card is fekkin brilliant.
And also. The new cooling system is awesome. I can hardly hear the card on full load. I actually had to take a peek in the case to see if the fan was running. Absolutely stunningly low sound
Gonna try out ArmA 2 and RO2 now. Posting more results later tonight