Should I return my Titan X and wait for the 980 TI?

[rabidburn]

Hey guys,

I literally ordered my Titan X about 20 minutes before I heard about the 980 TI from Linus' video, so I'd like your opinion. My Titan X is on back order, so I have the opportunity to cancel the order. I'd like to water cool whatever card I get. Do you think I should cancel the order on my Titan X and wait for the 980 TI to be in stock, along with the corresponding full cover water block? Or should I just stick with my purchase?

 

Any estimates on how long it will take to get a full cover water block for the 980 TI? Will it be a few weeks, or more along the lines of months?

 

Thanks guys!

RabidBurn

[ReadyToGame]

It would probably be a while before a full block comes out for the new card, but since the new card follow a similar form factor to older cards, then it may not be too long of a wait. 

 

If you're into saving money, then cancel the order and get the 980 Ti and save some bucks.

[MegaDave91]

While the Titan X is faster, it's not $350 faster. If you're content and willing to pay the premium to have the best currently available, then don't cancel your order. 

 

I've had my Titan X for over a month, so I don't regret buying it because no single gpu card could touch it. Would I buy one today? It's not a clear no, but it's unlikely.  

[Gix7Fifty]

Buyers remorse kicking in?

[-CLASSIFIED-]

It would probably be a while before a full block comes out for the new card, but since the new card follow a similar form factor to older cards, then it may not be too long of a wait. 

 

If you're into saving money, then cancel the order and get the 980 Ti and save some bucks.

at least the 980 ti and titan x use the same pcb layout so their blocks will be the same 

[Glenwing]

TITAN X water blocks will be compatible with the 980 Ti. They use the same PCB.

 

Yes, you should cancel the TITAN X order and get the 980 Ti. There's really no reason to get a TITAN X.

[ReadyToGame]

at least the 980 ti and titan x use the same pcb layout so their blocks will be the same 

Yup, that too.

[handymanshandle]

Honestly I think the extra Vram is worth it. It allows it to be usable for a lot longer, granted 6GB is good enough for the next couple years. Though if you're doing any CUDA intensive or Vram intensive stuff the Titan X hands down is superior to the 980 Ti, but for most cases I guess the 980 Ti is sufficient.

[rabidburn]

TITAN X water blocks will be compatible with the 980 Ti. They use the same PCB.

 

Yes, you should cancel the TITAN X order and get the 980 Ti. There's really no reason to get a TITAN X.

 

 

at least the 980 ti and titan x use the same pcb layout so their blocks will be the same 

 

 

While the Titan X is faster, it's not $350 faster. If you're content and willing to pay the premium to have the best currently available, then don't cancel your order. 

 

I've had my Titan X for over a month, so I don't regret buying it because no single gpu card could touch it. Would I buy one today? It's not a clear no, but it's unlikely.  

 

 

It would probably be a while before a full block comes out for the new card, but since the new card follow a similar form factor to older cards, then it may not be too long of a wait. 

 

If you're into saving money, then cancel the order and get the 980 Ti and save some bucks.

 

Okay, this is pretty much what I was thinking. Anyone have any kind of idea just WHEN I'll actually be able to buy one? Newegg and nVidia are out of stock, and NCIX doesn't even show it...

 

RabidBurn

[VagabondWraith]

EVGA has the reference card in stock RIGHT NOW but that will be gone quick. I signed up for their auto notify for their ACX card so that's how I know.

[-CLASSIFIED-]

Okay, this is pretty much what I was thinking. Anyone have any kind of idea just WHEN I'll actually be able to buy one? Newegg and nVidia are out of stock, and NCIX doesn't even show it...

 

RabidBurn

my evga 980ti acx2.0+ is on backorder for a month or two so idk 

[bluefire908]

A single 980ti gives performace equal to a titan X,so if u have the cash to get a titan throw in 200$ more and sli 980ti and CRUSH EVERY FREAKING GAME AT 4K,6gb is plent of vram to last u a while

[GrimNeo]

Okay, this is pretty much what I was thinking. Anyone have any kind of idea just WHEN I'll actually be able to buy one? Newegg and nVidia are out of stock, and NCIX doesn't even show it...

 

RabidBurn

Might be a couple weeks.

[sgloux3470]

Fuck yes cancel it.

 

Why throw money away?

 

Unless $350 +tax difference isn't worth a couple of weeks waiting time at most to get a 980Ti.

[rabidburn]

I ended up cancelling my Titan X and getting the 980 TI instead.

 

Is it for sure that the 980 TI will use the Titan X water block?

 

RabidBurn

[rabidburn]

Bump, can anyone else confirm that the 980 TI will use the same water blocks as the Titan X does? I don't want to go out and waste money...

 

RabidBurn

[CapricaBuccaneers]

It has been confirmed - the Reference 980Ti has the same PCB as the Titan X - there are just no memory chips,on the reverse side of the PCB to make the drop from 12 to 6 Gb VRAM.

I'll look into a link in a minute

[sgloux3470]

I ended up cancelling my Titan X and getting the 980 TI instead.

 

Is it for sure that the 980 TI will use the Titan X water block?

 

RabidBurn

 

TitanX on the bottom

http://cdn3.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/GTX-Titan-X-vs-GTX-780-Ti.jpg

 

980 Ti

http://cdn.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-980-TI_PCB.jpg

 

I see no reason why it wouldn't work, but it might be wise to wait until officially labeled waterblocks become available.

[Glenwing]

I ended up cancelling my Titan X and getting the 980 TI instead.

 

Is it for sure that the 980 TI will use the Titan X water block?

 

RabidBurn

 

it will fit, the GTX 980 Ti is physically exactly the same as the TITAN X except the blank memory chips on the back of the card (where the water block doesn't cover).

 

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga-blocks/fc-geforce/geforce-gtx-9x0-series/ek-fc-titan-x-acetal-nickel.html

 

"EK-FC Titan X is a high performance full-cover water block for nVidia reference (NVA-PG600) design GeForce GTX Titan X and GTX 980 Ti series graphics cards."

[rabidburn]

It has been confirmed - the Reference 980Ti has the same PCB as the Titan X - there are just no memory chips,on the reverse side of the PCB to make the drop from 12 to 6 Gb VRAM.

I'll look into a link in a minute

 

 

TitanX on the bottom

http://cdn3.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/GTX-Titan-X-vs-GTX-780-Ti.jpg

 

980 Ti

http://cdn.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-980-TI_PCB.jpg

 

I see no reason why it wouldn't work, but it might be wise to wait until officially labeled waterblocks become available.

 

 

it will fit, the GTX 980 Ti is physically exactly the same as the TITAN X except the blank memory chips on the back of the card (where the water block doesn't cover).

 

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga-blocks/fc-geforce/geforce-gtx-9x0-series/ek-fc-titan-x-acetal-nickel.html

Great, thanks guys! Everyone on this forum is incredibly helpful!

 

RabidBurn