GTX 680 -which one to get?

Ghosthunter · 04-01-12, 04:30 PM

So right now everything is out of stock everywhere but curious I looked at EVGA page and see they have 4 different models

Gtx 680 - Standard
Gtx 680 - Super clocked
Gtx 680 - Super clocked with backplate
Gtx 680 - Hydro copper

Is it really worth getting once of these that is Overclocked? Or just overclock it myself? Trying to figure out, originally my budge was $500 so going much more then that is pushing it.

mojoman0 · 04-01-12, 06:05 PM

EVGA usually also have some higher end overclocks down the line like the FTW version. The preoverclocked parts should be a little higher binned, but seeing how modest the sc clocks are, I'd say they are just reference bins with a different clock default.

**Maverick123w** · 04-01-12, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghosthunter

So right now everything is out of stock everywhere but curious I looked at EVGA page and see they have 4 different models

Gtx 680 - Standard
Gtx 680 - Super clocked
Gtx 680 - Super clocked with backplate
Gtx 680 - Hydro copper

Is it really worth getting once of these that is Overclocked? Or just overclock it myself? Trying to figure out, originally my budge was $500 so going much more then that is pushing it.

I'd just go with a standard one especially if you're gonna be running an e8400

TheTaz · 04-01-12, 06:55 PM

I got the Standard one.

I'm not sure 50Mhz overclock is worth an extra $10 for the Superclocked versions, but I went with what was available (and they sold out 3 minutes after my order).

I was going to get a Hydro Copper... but $200 extra for a water block... EVGA is smokin' crack. I can pick up a water block later for around $100, if I feel the need. But Honestly, I think I'm going to stick with an Air Cooled GPU, and keep my CPU Liquid cooled for now. Since I run a 1280x1024 monitor still... I have absolutely zero need to overclock the overkill of a GTX680.

mojoman0 · 04-01-12, 07:48 PM

wow...or to own a 680 period lol

ViN86 · 04-01-12, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mojoman0

wow...or to own a 680 period lol

**Roadhog** · 04-01-12, 11:35 PM

ITT: How not to prioritize.

**MUYA** · 04-02-12, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTaz

I got the Standard one.

I'm not sure 50Mhz overclock is worth an extra $10 for the Superclocked versions, but I went with what was available (and they sold out 3 minutes after my order).

I was going to get a Hydro Copper... but $200 extra for a water block... EVGA is smokin' crack. I can pick up a water block later for around $100, if I feel the need. But Honestly, I think I'm going to stick with an Air Cooled GPU, and keep my CPU Liquid cooled for now. Since I run a 1280x1024 monitor still... I have absolutely zero need to overclock the overkill of a GTX680.

Gratz!

A display that does 1080 should be your next purchase to fully enjoy the benefits of that 680!

Ghosthunter · 04-02-12, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverick123w

I'd just go with a standard one especially if you're gonna be running an e8400

as soon as ivy bridge releases I am updating cpu/mobo/ram, though I am tempted for Sandy but may as well wait until April 29

I need to update my Signature as well...I just got last week

Asus 25 inch

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236123

along with an SSD drive

TheTaz · 04-02-12, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MUYA

Gratz!

A display that does 1080 should be your next purchase to fully enjoy the benefits of that 680!

I've been looking at them... but I may wait until I get a new motherboard and CPU (probably next year). I've been waiting for Ivy bridge and some price drops.

One of the advantages of sticking to my old 1280x1024 monitor, is that my 8800GTX lasted 5 years. That's a record for me, since I was replacing video cards every 1.5 - 2 years. Of course, the slow down in the PC Game market helped too (As, in not as many titles worth a darn for the PC in recent years). If I do stick to 1280x1024, I should be easily able to run everything at max settings + max AA / AF for another 5 years.

Johnny C · 04-02-12, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghosthunter

as soon as ivy bridge releases I am updating cpu/mobo/ram, though I am tempted for Sandy but may as well wait until April 29

I need to update my Signature as well...I just got last week

Asus 25 inch

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236123

along with an SSD drive

I have the 27" version of that monitor and I love it.

Congrats on the 680

**FastRedPonyCar** · 04-02-12, 09:53 AM

I'm holding off to see whether the 4gig cards offer any substantial difference when gaming @ 2560x1440 over the standard 2 gig card.

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Ghosthunter Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 885	GTX 680 -which one to get? So right now everything is out of stock everywhere but curious I looked at EVGA page and see they have 4 different models Gtx 680 - Standard Gtx 680 - Super clocked Gtx 680 - Super clocked with backplate Gtx 680 - Hydro copper Is it really worth getting once of these that is Overclocked? Or just overclock it myself? Trying to figure out, originally my budge was $500 so going much more then that is pushing it. __________________ Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H Intel i5-3570k @ 4.3 Thermalright True Spirit 120 G.Skill 16 GB Ram DDR3-1600 EVGA GTX 680 SC Crucial M4 128 GB SSD 2x Samsung 1 TB Spinpoint 7200 RPM SATA HD103SJ WD SE16 7200 RPM SATA 640 GB SAMSUNG 22X SATA DVD Burner CORSAIR 750TX PSU LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B Asus 25 inch VE258Q Win7x64

04-01-12, 06:05 PM	#2
mojoman0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,566	Re: GTX 680 -which one to get? EVGA usually also have some higher end overclocks down the line like the FTW version. The preoverclocked parts should be a little higher binned, but seeing how modest the sc clocks are, I'd say they are just reference bins with a different clock default.

04-01-12, 06:55 PM	#4
TheTaz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 621	Re: GTX 680 -which one to get? I got the Standard one. I'm not sure 50Mhz overclock is worth an extra $10 for the Superclocked versions, but I went with what was available (and they sold out 3 minutes after my order). I was going to get a Hydro Copper... but $200 extra for a water block... EVGA is smokin' crack. I can pick up a water block later for around $100, if I feel the need. But Honestly, I think I'm going to stick with an Air Cooled GPU, and keep my CPU Liquid cooled for now. Since I run a 1280x1024 monitor still... I have absolutely zero need to overclock the overkill of a GTX680.

04-01-12, 07:48 PM	#5
mojoman0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,566	Re: GTX 680 -which one to get? wow...or to own a 680 period lol

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