EVGA GTX680 4gb FTW vs Normal 4gb

manshiny · Apr 3, 2013

So my question is, what's the difference between the two, and which one is worth getting?

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-3687-KR

vs

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-2686-KR

As far as I know it's just clock speeds. Is there a difference in PCB? Air cooling? Water Cooling capabilities/accessible water blocks?
Any other major differences?

In my case, the price difference is $50. Is the FTW worth the extra $50?

ASHISH65 · Apr 3, 2013

forget the gtx 680 as it is not worthwile as there is just 5% differnce between gtx 670 and 680 + big price gap.i suggest get gtx 670 2gb

get this one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787

patrick47018 · Apr 3, 2013

If your gonna go with the gtx 670 go with this 4GB, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130785

DarkSable · Apr 3, 2013

What monitor are you using?

if you're only using 1080p, then the 4GB doesn't give you ANY benefit.

patrick47018 · Apr 3, 2013

This is true, but for some future proofing and its only 10 dollars more

manshiny · Apr 3, 2013

I just want my question answered. I'm using high resolution of 57x1080 @120hz.

The question is, what is the difference.

patrick47018 · Apr 3, 2013

If you mean 5760x1080 I believe the 4GB would be the best choice, Higher RAM is best for higher resolutions as the higher the resolution you go the more graphics RAM is necessary for display

manshiny · Apr 3, 2013

patrick47018 :

Both GTX 680's are 4gb models. Please, all I want to know is what is the difference between the two graphics cards I stated above. I don't care for other models, those are the two I'm choosing between.

Thank you

patrick47018 · Apr 3, 2013

680 FTW just has slightly higher clock speeds, you could overclock either one yourself quite easily.

manshiny · Apr 3, 2013

patrick47018 :

What about other factors. Are they using the same PCB? Are they both using vapor chamber cooling, are they also both exhaust cooling?

patrick47018 · Apr 3, 2013

They both have blower style coolers which pushes the hot air out the back of the case, Although the FTW seems to have larger holes in the metal plate to allow for more airflow as it probably produces a bit more heat and it is the best choice for overclocking, the normal 680 has two 6 pin power connectors while the FTW has one 6 pin and one 8 pin, If you are going to leave them stock, and need the 50 dollars get the regular, if you wanna overclock and or just don't care if you spend 50 more dollars, go for the FTW.

manshiny · Apr 3, 2013

patrick47018 :

Thanks heaps

patrick47018 · Apr 3, 2013

Welcome heaps, haha

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