Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 Graphics Cards Vendor Roundup
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With the announcement of EVGA's GeForce GTX 680 Superclocked and GTX 680 SC+ w/Backplate, we take a look at the current available Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 models
Last week, we saw the release of the GeForce GTX 680 reference cards hit the market (if you were lucky enough to grab one up for before they disappeared). Now, we've put together a roundup of the currently available GeForce GTX 680s so you can better find the one that's right for you.
EVGA![]() | EVGA has released its non-reference cards, the GeForce GTX 680 Superclocked and GeForce GTX 680 SC+ w/Backplate. The EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Superclocked improves on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1058 MHz (Stock-1006 MHz), with boost clock of 1113 MHz (Stock-1058 MHz). The memory has further been tuned with a stock frequency of 6208 MHz (Stock-6008 MHz). |
Asus![]() | The Asus GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. It features Asus Exclusive GPU Tweak utility helps you modify and tune clock speeds, voltages, and fan performance via an intuitive interface. |
MSI![]() | The MSI GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. It features MSI's Afterburner utility. This utility enables all MSI graphics cards users to boost performance and to monitor all kinds of critical information in real-time. |
Gigabyte![]() | The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. |
PNY![]() | The PNY GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. PNY is offering a bonus 16ft Smart Active High Speed HDMI Cable with its GPU, along with a $29.99 MIR to cover the cost of the cable. |
Galaxy![]() | The Galaxy GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. |
Zotac![]() | The Zotac GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. Zotac has bundled in two game packs: 1 x Zotac Assassin's Creed 3-Game Pack and 1 x TrackMania 2 Canyon 3-Day Game Pass |
Palit![]() | The Palit GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. |
Palit![]() | The Palit GeForce GTX 680 JetStream improves on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1084 MHz (Stock-1006 MHz), with boost clock of 1150 MHz (Stock-1058 MHz). The memory has further been tuned with a stock frequency of 6300 MHz (Stock-6008 MHz). The JetStream features a three fan design to improve upon the thermal performance of the reference design. The design makes the JetStream a 2.5 slot width card and support for only 2-way SLI. |
Gainward![]() | The Gainward GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6008 MHz. |
Gainward![]() | The Gainward GeForce GTX 680 Phantom improves on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1084 MHz (Stock-1006 MHz), with boost clock of 1150 MHz (Stock-1058 MHz). The memory has further been tuned with a stock frequency of 6300 MHz (Stock-6008 MHz). The Phantom features Gainward's new “Phantom II ” Cooler design to improve upon the thermal performance of the reference design. The design makes the Phantom a 2.5 slot width card and support for only 2-way SLI. |
Club![]() | The Club 3D GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6000 MHz. |
Inno3D![]() | The Inno3D GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6000 MHz. |
Point of View![]() | The Point of View GeForce GTX 680 is based on Nvidia's reference design with the base clock of 1006 MHz, with boost clock of 1058 MHz. The 2GB GDDR5 running at a stock frequency of 6000 MHz. |
The reference GeForce GTX 680 GPUs pack 1536 CUDA Cores, a 256-bit memory interface, a PCI-Express 3.0 bus interface, 3D Vision Surround and SLI support, and dual-DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.
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Im crying inside thinking about a guy reading this and saying: "WHAT!! Only 2 GTX680!! Thats crazy!! Its like playing Skyrim at 120 FPS! Am i back in the 90s!!"
Thats the last thing i'll ever buy from Asus..
On a side note, I RMA'd a graphics card through evga a few years back, and their support is excellent.
Now I just want to see what happens to prices all across the graphics card spectrum over the next month or three.
I never had a problem with their RMA process
Tom's normally does that... so expect something like that in the near future!
So they are only limited by their size rather than the actual card. Okay that makes more sense.
I refused the shipment at the door, in hopes that the 4gig versions will arrive sooner then previously projected. Fingers Crossed