Is this the new reference GTX 980?

[legend8887]

I can't find the regular GTX 980 reference edition with the GeForce GTX logo on the side of the card that lights up green. Instead, I just find this one with the reference cooler.

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/442831/GeForce_GTX_980_Superclocked_4GB_GDDR5_PCI-e_Video_Card

 

If this is the "new" reference edition then I'll just get the ACX 2.0 version because the "new" one is really ugly.

[LiamApex]

I can't find the regular GTX 980 reference edition with the GeForce GTX logo on the side of the card that lights up green. Instead, I just find this one with the reference cooler.

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/442831/GeForce_GTX_980_Superclocked_4GB_GDDR5_PCI-e_Video_Card

 

If this is the "new" reference edition then I'll just get the ACX 2.0 version because the "new" one is really ugly.

thats so sexy

[Zweihander]

Edit: This?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1085203-REG/evga_04g_p4_2982_kr_geforce_gtx_980_superclocked.html

[legend8887]

That is EVGAs reference card for the 980 series. 

What happened to this one?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487068

[Zweihander]

What happened to this one?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487068

 

I edited my post.

 

The reference designs are usually much harder to find.

[legend8887]

@Zweihander

Is it worth it over the ACX 2.0 version?

[TBNRunity]

@Zweihander

Is it worth it over the ACX 2.0 version?

I would say go with the acx 2.0 if you need a reference card for specific reasons (Watercooling) if not then go with an aftermarket one like the g1 gaming, strix, etc.

[Noxxx]

I can't find the regular GTX 980 reference edition with the GeForce GTX logo on the side of the card that lights up green. Instead, I just find this one with the reference cooler.

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/442831/GeForce_GTX_980_Superclocked_4GB_GDDR5_PCI-e_Video_Card

 

If this is the "new" reference edition then I'll just get the ACX 2.0 version because the "new" one is really ugly.

 

I think that's just a EVGA custom cooler. I haven't heard anything about NVIDIA changing their reference design

[Zweihander]

You haven't told us what you're using this for, or what your budget is.

 

Do you really have your heart set on a reference design? 

[connorpiper]

No, this is not a reference cooler. This is a EVGA Blower cooler. 

[legend8887]

You haven't told us what you're using this for, or what your budget is.

 

Do you really have your heart set on a reference design? 

I did, it looks so good, but now you can't seem to get it unless it comes with a huge price increase.

[legend8887]

No, this is not a reference cooler. This is a EVGA Blower cooler. 

What does that mean?

[connorpiper]

What does that mean?

 

EVGA made their own blower card. 

Nvidias one is still the same.

[AlexStriz]

No, this is not a reference cooler. This is a EVGA Blower cooler. 

^^ This

 

EVGA just designed a blower style cooler. NVdia still have their "reference" one

 

It looks like this:

Companies can still make blower style aftermarket coolers.. not all third party designs are open air.