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Nvidia GTX 10xx Discussion Thread

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    #182
    Venom
    Registered Users Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭Venom


    http://wccftech.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-1070-custom-models/

    Info about Asus, Gigabyte and Inno3D custom cooled 1080's along with water cooling block from EK starting to leak out to the media.


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    #183
    TerrorFirmer
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    Slutmonkey57b wrote: »
    It's interesting that both companies took opposite approaches with their new architecture launches: Nvidia focusing on the high end halo and first mover advantage, and putting off mainstream launches while AMD are doing the exact opposite.

    I suspect that reflects where both companies feel they will be best flattered this generation. If AMD can make a genuinely competitive mainstream set of cards ranging from €100-€350 I think that's better for gamers as a whole.

    I think AMD was pretty decent in every segment except the low end 'gaming' tier - I'd say Nvidia shifted an absolutely titanic quantity of GTX750's and GTX750Ti's, AMD had no real effective answer. Anything beyond the low-end R7 250 needed a six pin and offered weak performance to boot despite the power hungry nature.

    Huge amount of hype around 1080 but realistically what percentage of overall sales will it make up? Nvidia's PR game is excellent though.


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    #184
    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    NVIDIA is moving 600 and 700 series to legacy support.

    600 series I can understand, but 700? It's one generation old! (for another week, but even then, that seems premature).


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    #185
    TerrorFirmer
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    Pretty sickening for those with cards that are still solid performers - of which there are plenty, especially in GTX7 line-up. AMD only discontinued their HD6 series recently - that goes back to 2010!

    Nvidia are getting very aggressive with trying to push new cards. AMD driver support isn't as good as Nvidia but they do support their cards for far longer.


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    #186
    AlmightyCushion
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    What does legacy support mean?


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    #187
    TerrorFirmer
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    No more driver support.


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    #188
    FAILSAFE 00
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    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    No more driver support.
    Wow, that's really poor form.


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    #189
    wotzgoingon
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    I'd expect no less from nVidia.


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    #190
    Slutmonkey57b
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    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    I think AMD was pretty decent in every segment except the low end 'gaming' tier - I'd say Nvidia shifted an absolutely titanic quantity of GTX750's and GTX750Ti's, AMD had no real effective answer. Anything beyond the low-end R7 250 needed a six pin and offered weak performance to boot despite the power hungry nature.

    Huge amount of hype around 1080 but realistically what percentage of overall sales will it make up? Nvidia's PR game is excellent though.

    They had decent performance but on very inefficient and hot cards. I think for the original 280 era they were very competitive, but the subsequent respins didn't keep pace with Nvidia, and you're right that definitely held true more painfully at that 750 vs. 260/265/x/360/370 horrorshow of overlapping cards they had. Nvidia were able to pitch chips just a tiny bit ahead of the average AMD card for the same price, but with a huge advantage in thermals. I suspect that during the Maxwell era Nvidia's margins were quite healthy.


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    #191
    TerrorFirmer
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    Apparent Polaris Benchmarks


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    #192
    Serephucus
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    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    Apparent Polaris Benchmarks

    That's interesting. I think the rumour was around $300 for one of those? Or around $380 for ~980 Ti performance (1070).


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    #193
    SterlingArcher
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    If the gtx 1080 was more in line with its dollar to euro exchange I'd say yeah good release. Impressive card /competitive price. But as it stands in my eyes not as pushed to get a 1080 yet. Not that I'd jump on a founders editon either way.

    Suppose the good that came of it was some people got some actual good deals on the second hand 980ti. Not that I get the reasoning behind selling a ti just to watch as an ok founders editon goes outta stock. No gaming for you pal.


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    #194
    Rezident
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    Serephucus wrote: »
    That's interesting. I think the rumour was around $300 for one of those? Or around $380 for ~980 Ti performance (1070).

    When are the Polaris cards due?

    I only buy a new gpu every two or three years but apart from one exception, at every other upgrade point in the last ten years or so, AMD are always better bang for buck than Nvidia. Nvidia seem to be able to charge a hefty premium for their brand. Hopefully Polaris will be good enough for the rest of us.


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    #195
    Pushtrak
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    Rezident wrote: »
    When are the Polaris cards due?
    Press conference June 1st, so that month is a safe bet. Could be quite early in the month, maybe?


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    #196
    TheDoc
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    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    Apparent Polaris Benchmarks

    MY R9 290 isn't even on the list for comparison

    Definitely feel an upgrade coming my way!

    Considering the 1070 info and benches are around the same time as AMD's offering, in a decent position to weigh up the options and then pick. And then once thats done, see if a new monitor will be Freesync or Gsync. Exciting summer ahead boyz!


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    #197
    MarkAnthony
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    SterlingArcher wrote: »
    If the gtx 1080 was more in line with its dollar to euro exchange I'd say yeah good release. Impressive card /competitive price. But as it stands in my eyes not as pushed to get a 1080 yet. Not that I'd jump on a founders editon either way.

    Suppose the good that came of it was some people got some actual good deals on the second hand 980ti. Not that I get the reasoning behind selling a ti just to watch as an ok founders editon goes outta stock. No gaming for you pal.

    Bear in mind, prices quoted are always Ex tax in the states. Here you have to add 23% VAT to any converted prices.


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    #198
    challengemaster
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    1070 benches starting to leak, same performance as a Titan X in 3Dmark

    http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/gpu_displays/gtx_1070_3dmark_results_leaked/1


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    #199
    MarkAnthony
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    challengemaster wrote: »
    1070 benches starting to leak, same performance as a Titan X in 3Dmark

    http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/gpu_displays/gtx_1070_3dmark_results_leaked/1

    With decent AIB coolers and some factory overclocking this could be very yummy indeed given the price point and VR tech.

    Hmmm these guys quoting £312 INC VAT. That surprises me but means we could see sub €400 1070s which would be very nice indeed.


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    #200
    FAILSAFE 00
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    I bet it will be priced €500 here.


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    #201
    MarkAnthony
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    FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »
    I bet it will be priced €500 here.

    No reason for it to be, we're always lumped in with the UK so we just need to convert. It should also be borne in mind these are MSRP prior to AMD's prices becoming known.


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    #202
    RoyalMarine
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    Parents just informed me they are going to US in August...

    Would bringing 1 or 2 of these back be safe from customs? :pac:


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    #203
    eeguy
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    RoyalMarine wrote: »
    Parents just informed me they are going to US in August...

    Would bringing 1 or 2 of these back be safe from customs? :pac:

    Yep I'm sure you'd have no problem.

    Your only problem is warranty and repairs should anything go wrong.


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    #204
    Ri_Nollaig
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    eeguy wrote: »
    Yep I'm sure you'd have no problem.

    Your only problem is warranty and repairs should anything go wrong.
    fairly sure you'll have no issues even with warranty if you go for a brand like EVGA.
    They have a UK RMA centre and are fairly good with warranties, still honoring them if you removed the cooler etc.


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    #205
    cherryghost
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    Anyone found any release prices yet?


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    #206
    TheDoc
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    challengemaster wrote: »
    1070 benches starting to leak, same performance as a Titan X in 3Dmark

    http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/gpu_displays/gtx_1070_3dmark_results_leaked/1

    I guess my interest is in the bottom of that chart where it has the 970, which I'm led to believe the R9 290 I have it roughly the same or just below.

    So that 1070 looks a SIGNIFICANT boost in terms of benches over my R9 290.

    Considering the sort of timeframe it will be for that card to come to market, and then third party companies to release their models I should also have AMD comparisons to make.

    But very much looks to be 1070 for me. Literally think that's me sold.


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    #207
    TheDoc
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    FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »
    I bet it will be priced €500 here.

    Actually just thinking this myself. I see on overclockers the speculation is £350-400 so this is going to be pricey! They were pretty much spot on for the 1080 pricing, so no reason to doubt the guesstimates there now.

    Hopefully as said above AMD can come in with a bang and adjust some pricing. Cause €500 feels a lot.


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    #208
    challengemaster
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    cherryghost wrote: »
    Anyone found any release prices yet?

    https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pc-components/graphics-cards/nvidia/geforce-gtx-1080


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    #209
    cherryghost
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    challengemaster wrote: »
    https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pc-components/graphics-cards/nvidia/geforce-gtx-1080

    I meant rumours for custom cards ones, not founders edition. I'm guessing it'll be around 600-650 euro


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    #210
    tuxy
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    cherryghost wrote: »
    I meant rumours for custom cards ones, not founders edition. I'm guessing it'll be around 600-650 euro

    700 would be a more realistic guess based on the markup from usd to euro of the founders edition.


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    #211
    Rob2D
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    Where would be the best place to get one from the states? I'm not paying sterling/euro for one no way.


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