Upgrade a GTX 670 FTW to a GTX 780?

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Rapple_43

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I'm really interested in getting a GTX 780, I currently am running an i5 3570k @4.2ghz and a GTX 670 FTW. I'm looking for some advice on whether I should buy the 780 or not, money is not really a problem for me, I was thinking about using the 670 for a mobile gaming pc build or just selling it.

I need some opinions, to help make a decision.
(GTX 780 is expected end of May)
 
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gridironcj

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My guess is that the 780 will be 10-15% better than a 680 at most. If that's the case, is $500 worth it to you? Why not just get another 670? It's less money for a greater improvement. If money is not an option, you might as well get a Titan. It's 40-75% of an improvement over a 680, even more for a 670.
 
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Cons29

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is that based on actual benchmarks? or speculation based on specs?
usually it is not practical to buy from succeeding generations. better off skipping at least 1 generation, saves money and you will feel the improvement.
if money is not a problem, then sli that thing. otherwise you might end up buying gtx 880 on 2014
 
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Rapple_43

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Yeah you are right, think I might just go SLI and liquid cool my system.
 
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bigcyco1

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Sounds good do as you please.I just don't see any point in upgrading yet. ;)

 
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DarkSable

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The 700 series is just going to be a refresh of Kepler with slightly higher clocks - I'm highly dubious of any 30% claim unless it's coming from a long time ago, when we thought the 700 series would be Maxwell, in which case it's irrelevant.

As for SLI and liquid cooling... do you honestly need it? I haven't seen anything yet that a 670 ftw honestly struggles with.
 
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Mutant_Guy

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The best Card to upgrade = A card that can let you play the games in the acceptable fps in your mind with the settings pleasing your eyes.

The time to upgrade = When your present card doesn't let you play the games in the acceptable fps in your mind with the settings pleasing your eyes.

If you can wait it is really appreciable as 670 to 680 is not a huge upgrade in performance. Also by waiting to 780 you can gain same power consumption as 670 i think. There is a possibility that first 700 series card might be 780

 
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