$650 budget, which GTX 680

[tomdabomb]

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a new GTX 680 but i'm a bit unsure which one to get.
My friend is telling me to get the ASUS GeForce GTX 680 DirectCU II TOP Edition or the MSI Lightning. Due to how well they overclock, would either of these be a good choice?
Asus
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1377&products_id=20326
MSI
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1377&products_id=20774

I was also very interested in this one here, The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Super Overclock, as it has a very high gpu clock, and a high memory clock.
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1377&products_id=21450

Please let me know which one of these you think would be the best buy, or if you think that a different one would be more worthwhile then please let me know.

Thanks for any help. Take care!

 

[tomdabomb]

Will do, Also i'm getting rid of the 7970 with a profit, it came with a 3 game deal, and I sold each game for $30-$40 so even if i don't get the price i want for it, i'll have probably still made money ;D.

 

[hthorntonp7]

I'd recommend getting a 4GB edition in case you ever decide to do a multi-monitor setup. For 4GB, I'd recommend this Gigabyte- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21725 -if you have the room for it in your case, and if not, this Asus- http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22281 -. If you want to stick with the 2GB editions, I'd go with the Asus you listed above if you have the three PCI slots to spare, and if not, id go with the MSI.

 

[unksol]

I honestly don't know anyone recommending the 680. The 7970 is better and costs less. If you're a die hard nvidia fanboy then the 670 is the preferred choice.

 

[stickmansam]

I would grab the MSI one out of the 3 as the extra cooling is marginal though the ASUS might have slightly better binning.

4GB of VRAM will become useful though you may be better off getting a 780 or 8970 then

 

[unksol]

4GB nvidia cards are over priced but are you now saying you have a 7970 and want to swap to a lower performing 680 for more money?

I am sorry but you're off your rocker

 

[tomdabomb]

4GB nvidia cards are over priced but are you now saying you have a 7970 and want to swap to a lower performing 680 for more money?

I am sorry but you're off your rocker

Maybe i am, but i was told that they perform better?

 

[tomdabomb]

I would grab the MSI one out of the 3 as the extra cooling is marginal though the ASUS might have slightly better binning.

4GB of VRAM will become useful though you may be better off getting a 780 or 8970 then

:O when do they come out?

 

[stickmansam]

:O when do they come out?

Likely near the end of the year sometime in q4 2013 or q1 2014

The 7970 is slightly less performing stock vs stock than the 680 but can OC to surpass it and OC quite a bit higher as well and easier

 

[mclovits]

Dude. 2 of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133452

That's 620 dollars after rebate, better than any 680 or 7970 and futureproof for 2-3 years.

 

[stickmansam]

Dude. 2 of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133452

That's 620 dollars after rebate, better than any 680 or 7970 and futureproof for 2-3 years.

He's from down under which AFAIK pccasegear is the largest retailer

But you do bring up a good point about 670's but a single 670 is a side grade from a stock 7970

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=193_1387&vk_sort=1

 

[wannabepro]

Why don't you just use the money and get another 7970. They are better cards, run faster, better at compute, etc.

 

[bigcyco1]

I would go for a 670 if you really want a 680 either of those are good.
MSI's GTX 680 Lightning continue the heritage of Lightning card from the company, offering maxxed out graphics cards targeted at overclocker and enthusiasts.
The GPU clock is up to 1111 MHz base clock, reaching up to 1200 MHz with clock boost.The GTX 680 DirectCU II Top from ASUS is one of the best equipped GTX 680 around. The GPU clock has been pushed up to 1'202 MHz, the PCB has been entirely revisited and it's being cooled by a huge triple slot dual fan cooler. ASUS claims this flagship to be 11 % faster, 20 % cooler and 14dB quieter than the reference design.But honestly a 670 is better bang for buck.

 

[tomdabomb]

Why don't you just use the money and get another 7970. They are better cards, run faster, better at compute, etc.

Power supply is too small :/