GTX 580 vs GTX 680

[daniceto]

Hello, trying to choose a graphics card for my new build for diablo 3 and I am stuck between the GTX 580 and the GTX 680, what are the differences and which is better?

 

[ahnilated]

There are numerous other questions about the exact same thing. Do a quick search and read them.

 

[geekapproved]

Hello, trying to choose a graphics card for my new build for diablo 3 and I am stuck between the GTX 580 and the GTX 680, what are the differences and which is better?

Were you unable to read the GTX680 review on this site?

 

[Sunius]

What's your budget? Could you list the full components of your new build? We don't want your system to be inbalanced

 

[nbelote]

YOU ACT TOUGH FOR A GUY THAT ONLY HAS AN I3-2100 LOOOL

Because an i3 is an inappropriate gaming CPU......how?

 

[dish_moose]

Sindacco I almost answered a post you submitted earlier - I thought again because of you rude behavior. I see you reinforced my position. - What comes around goes around. The system any of our members have does not necessarily correlate to the amount of knowledge/judgement they have. For the OP - a GTX680 completely blows a GTX580 away in every category except compute power.
-Bruce

 

[daniceto]

NZXT CA-SW810-W1 ATX Full Tower computer case

Seagate Barracuda 1TB Internal Hard Drive

2x MSI GTX 580

ASUS BLACK SATA DVD-ROM

CORSAIR TX850 V2 850W

G. SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866

MSI Z68A-GD55 (G3) LGA 1155 INTEL Z68

INTEL Core i5 - 2500k Sandy Bridge 3.3Ghz LGA 1155

 

[Sunius]

Wait. Are you considering two GTX 580 vs single GTX 680?

 

[magicandy]

If you're asking which card is better, the 680 is almost 50% better performance wise across the board versus the 580.

If you're asking if getting a second 580 or a single 680 is better, definitely go for a second GTX 580. 580 SLI trounces a single GTX 680 and since the 580 is slightly cheaper (not by much though) it doesn't make any sense to go for a single 680 right now if you already have a 580 and an SLI capable motherboard.

 

[daniceto]

yes because of the sale limitations right now of the GTC 680

 

[Sunius]

I'd SLI GTX 580 if your power supply allows you to.

 

[dish_moose]

I have already reported you to a MOD - hope to see you around - NOT!!!
-Bruce

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Johnny Sindacco is on vacation now!

 

[JAYDEEJOHN]

Thanx, he got my attention as well.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your Welcome JayDeeJohn!

 

[arcticchill360]

i just came upon this forumm but my questions has alot to so with the op's question. i was thinking about getting 2 more gtx-580s for a tri-sli or just sell my one 580 and buy 2 gtx 680 any oppinions?

 

[Sunius]

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You should create your own thread. However, I think that 2 GTX 680 > 3 GTX 580.