asus Mars 760 or Asus gtx 980?

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

Just looking over some cards trying to buy one and the Mars has my eye right now! I wanted a 980 however, there availability is limited, what do you guys think I should do? Wait or get the Mars?

HolyCowImAnoOb · Oct 9, 2014

Id wait until you get a 980.

Uses much less power and should be much quiter when gaming.

ZandaThebigbluePanda · Oct 9, 2014

I recomend waiting, because if i remember the GTX 760 is just 2 or was it 3 760s stuck on 1 pcb, its better to go with the faster, cooler, lower TDP, 980. also from what I've seen the 980 is cheaper

RobCrezz · Oct 9, 2014

980 all the way. Faster performance, no SLI profiles to worry about, and more usable vram (4gb vs 2gb).

ZandaThebigbluePanda · Oct 9, 2014

RobCrezz :

JUst to let you know the mars comes in 4gb versions too

RobCrezz · Oct 9, 2014

ZandaThebigbluePanda :

Just to let you know, its 2x 2gb 760 in SLI, so you only get 2gb usable vram. It has 4gb in total, but each 2gb is for each GPU, and it doesnt stack.

ZandaThebigbluePanda · Oct 9, 2014

RobCrezz :

Hmm sorry for the miss information, Website I used to check the specs said that there was a 4gb version and a 2gb version

RobCrezz · Oct 9, 2014

ZandaThebigbluePanda :

Is there? I can only see one version of the Mars 760.

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

Thanks guys I appreciate the input http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSY1S1G/ref=ox_ya_os_product it def isn't cheaper then a 590 either haha.

ZandaThebigbluePanda · Oct 9, 2014

RobCrezz :

no, i did a bit more looking only a 2gb version. maybe a mess up with branding

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

I thought it was pure 4g but it would make since haha. Also comparing on amazon they are about the same hm hm hm...

RobCrezz · Oct 9, 2014

Cole Wolf :

980, no contest.

mosti · Oct 9, 2014

Gtx 970's in sli...no contest

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5-ASUS-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00O4S9NY8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412848932&sr=8-3&keywords=asus+980 Guess this is the one then. Unless you guys have another recommendation for a 980 card. Usually stick with Asus personally.

RobCrezz · Oct 9, 2014

Thats a great one. If you are happy to spend that much then go for it - bear in mind that the 970 gives you 90% of the performance for $350 though.

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

Hm so you think it isn't worth the money really? this is my first video card since my 570 haha, if it's only like 8 more frames in certain games it doesn't seem worth it.

RobCrezz · Oct 9, 2014

Cole Wolf :

Not that it isnt worth it, but they priced the 970 so well, its a bargain really. If it was my money, it would be the 970 I would be going for.

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

Thanks Rob, for the helpful advice! Think i'm go with the Asus 970, now to find a reputable seller with one in stock haha.

mosti · Oct 9, 2014

970 sli

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

Sadly it's finding the 970's atm haha. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-256bit-Graphics-04G-P4-1972-KR/dp/B00NI45AUU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1412853375&sr=8-6&keywords=gtx+970 About the only option at the moment!

mosti · Oct 9, 2014

Ask around and see when others get in stock. EVGA SOC is the worst of them

Cole Wolf · Oct 9, 2014

Ah alright thanks for the heads up.

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