Best 980TI Card

[Aspect11]

Hey so i wanted to upgrade my computer's graphic's card to a 980TI, but i do not know which one to get.

Preferably i would like the best band for the buck 980TI card.

[roctrebira]

5 minutes ago, DerpDiamonds1 said:

Hey so i wanted to upgrade my computer's graphic's card to a 980TI, but i do not know which one to get.

Preferably i would like the best band for the buck 980TI card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127895&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= 

 

[Flowey]

13 minutes ago, DerpDiamonds1 said:

Hey so i wanted to upgrade my computer's graphic's card to a 980TI, but i do not know which one to get.

Preferably i would like the best band for the buck 980TI card.

the best bang for your buck 980ti is a r9 390 from Sapphire.

For real tho I'd personally recommend MSI's version of the card since the cooler works very well and they also have some of the best customer support I've seen.

 

Edit : Realised the genlemen before me recommend the same card, so you know, that's that.

[gt403cyl]

Honestly I would suggest the Gigabyte G1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn98tg1gaming6gd

Why?
Factory overclocked and still a decent price.

EKWB makes a full cover block for it, if you want that option.

The stock cooler works well if you don't.

Gigabyte has used 2 DVI outputs where most others only have 1, in-case you run a multiple display setup that use DVI.

[givegomezthegun]

Step one.  Get reference 980 ti

Step two.  Get titan x water block

Step three.  Make people think you have a titan x

 

Just buy the cheapest one that you like the appearance of.  If you're overclocking it, they will all generally overclock to a point where you wouldn't tell the difference between any of them anyway.  

[Aspect11]

18 minutes ago, gt403cyl said:

Honestly I would suggest the Gigabyte G1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn98tg1gaming6gd

Why?
Factory overclocked and still a decent price.

EKWB makes a full cover block for it, if you want that option.

The stock cooler works well if you don't.

Gigabyte has used 2 DVI outputs where most others only have 1, in-case you run a multiple display setup that use DVI.

I have a Gigabyte Windforce 970 now and it's pretty good, but i just want better for games

 

[gt403cyl]

11 minutes ago, DerpDiamonds1 said:

I have a Gigabyte Windforce 970 now and it's pretty good, but i just want better for games

 

Well your basically looking at either a 980Ti as I linked my opinion on why (coming from a reference 980Ti user with a Titan X block on it) or wait for the new GPU's and see what happens in the next 2-3 months.

[Trav_X]

On March 8, 2016 at 9:49 AM, roctrebira said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127895&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= 

 

What do you like about the MSI one? I was just wondering, since it seems some of the 3 fan versions of the card work better in terms of cooling. Are there cool MSI features? Or is that just your aesthetic preferences?

 

On March 8, 2016 at 10:03 AM, gt403cyl said:

Honestly I would suggest the Gigabyte G1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn98tg1gaming6gd

Why?
Factory overclocked and still a decent price.

EKWB makes a full cover block for it, if you want that option.

The stock cooler works well if you don't.

Gigabyte has used 2 DVI outputs where most others only have 1, in-case you run a multiple display setup that use DVI.

How do you like it compared to the other Gigabyte 980Ti's

[Big-G]

Gigabyte 980Ti G1 or Extreme Gaming...

 

I'd go for the Extreme Gaming as I'd like to use the RGB led's

[gt403cyl]

On 3/8/2016 at 11:22 AM, DerpDiamonds1 said:

 

33 minutes ago, Trav_X said:

What do you like about the MSI one? I was just wondering, since it seems some of the 3 fan versions of the card work better in terms of cooling. Are there cool MSI features? Or is that just your aesthetic preferences?

 

How do you like it compared to the other Gigabyte 980Ti's

Well the Extreme Gaming has no factory OC and costs more.

The Windforce 3x has a small factory OC and is $10 cheaper.

The OC'ed Extreme is $40 more...

The AIO version is a lot more $...

 

So bang for buck is the G1...

[Big-G]

4 minutes ago, gt403cyl said:

Well the Extreme Gaming has no factory OC and costs more.

Say what?

 

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5710#kf

 

Quote

Boost:1342 MHz/ Base: 1241 MHz in OC Mode
Boost:1317 MHz/ Base: 1216 MHz in Gaming Mode

No factory OC? 1216 and 1241 is waaaaaaayyyy more than reference 1000...

 

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-980-ti/specifications

[El Diablo]

this

 

 

 

 

 

The new card is based on modified PCB with 14+3 phase power design, which puts it right to the top of most powerful GTX 980 Tis on the market. Only EVGA’s 980Ti Kingpin offers 14+3 design, with MSI’s 980Ti Lightning losing to both cards with 12+3+1 power design.

Although the sample sent to Expreview has 14+3 phase design, the official picture on GALAX website shows 16+3 phase design. However it is unclear which version will be offered for sale.

Speaking of powerful power design, let’s not forget about three 8pin power connectors. Theoretically such configuration could offer 525W of power, but I doubt anyone could get anywhere close to such power demand.

Card is equipped with massive dual-fan cooling solution, which thanks to much wider design accommodates two 10cm fans. The huge heat sink is accompanied by 5 heat pipes, which are hidden under brand new HOF-branded cooler shroud.

Last but not least, GALAX GTX 980 Ti HOF GOC is clocked at 1203 MHz, with boost clock at 1304 MHz. The memory however was not overclocked.

 

This card is for LN2 Overclocking in mind

[El Diablo]

[El Diablo]

 

[El Diablo]

 

[El Diablo]

 

Model	GV-N970XTREME-4GD	GV-N980XTREME-4GD	GV-N98TXTREME -6GD	GV-N98TXTREME W-6GD	NTITANXXTREME-12GD-B
Core Clock	1190MHz	1241MHz	1216MHz	1216MHz	1165MHz
Boost Clock	1342Mhz	1342MHz	1317MHz	1317MHz	1266MHz
Memory Clock	7.1Gbps	7.1Gbps	7.2Gbps	7.2Gbps	7Gbps
Memory Size	4GB	4GB	6GB	6GB	12GB
Memory Bus	256 bit	256 bit	384 bit	384 bit	384 bit
Power Phase	10+2	10+2	12+2	12+2	6+2
Cooling	WINDFORCE 3X	WINDFORCE 3X	WINDFORCE 3X 700W	WATERFORCE	WINDFORCE 3X 700W
3D Active Fan with LED Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	N/A
LED Illumination	Yes; RGB	Yes; RGB	Yes; RGB	Yes; RGB	Yes
Smart Power Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A
LN2 BIOS with Extra 6-pin Power Connector	N/A	N/A	Yes	Yes	N/A
Protective PCB Coating	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Metal Back Plate	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Smooth PCB Surface	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A

 

[Big-G]

GV-N98TXTREME -6GD

[El Diablo]

4 minutes ago, GidonsClaw said:

GV-N98TXTREME -6GD

The galax one is way better

 

is has 3 8pin connectors to sustain a stable powerflow at extreme overclocks

[Big-G]

35 minutes ago, El Diablo said:

The galax one is way better

 

is has 3 8pin connectors to sustain a stable powerflow at extreme overclocks

For a generally well factory OC'd card, I prefer the Xtreme...

[gt403cyl]

2 hours ago, GidonsClaw said:

Say what?

 

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5710#kf

 

No factory OC? 1216 and 1241 is waaaaaaayyyy more than reference 1000...

 

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-980-ti/specifications

There are 2 models....
NO (real) Factory OC,  GV-N98TXTREME C-6GD  :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125846&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

 

and with OC,  GV-N98TXTREME-6GD:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125837&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[Praesi]

1. Forget the kingpin and the galax hof. You need a custom bios to use their full potential.

Get a :

-zotac amp!extreme

Or

-msi lightning 

Both Cards run with ~1400mhz factory oc with further potential.

 

And forget waterblocks. Good aircooled cards reach the same clocksspeeds. With this chip, it doesnt matter if you have 70° or 45° under load.

 

 

[Trav_X]

10 hours ago, El Diablo said:

this

 

 

 

 

 

The new card is based on modified PCB with 14+3 phase power design, which puts it right to the top of most powerful GTX 980 Tis on the market. Only EVGA’s 980Ti Kingpin offers 14+3 design, with MSI’s 980Ti Lightning losing to both cards with 12+3+1 power design.

Although the sample sent to Expreview has 14+3 phase design, the official picture on GALAX website shows 16+3 phase design. However it is unclear which version will be offered for sale.

Speaking of powerful power design, let’s not forget about three 8pin power connectors. Theoretically such configuration could offer 525W of power, but I doubt anyone could get anywhere close to such power demand.

Card is equipped with massive dual-fan cooling solution, which thanks to much wider design accommodates two 10cm fans. The huge heat sink is accompanied by 5 heat pipes, which are hidden under brand new HOF-branded cooler shroud.

Last but not least, GALAX GTX 980 Ti HOF GOC is clocked at 1203 MHz, with boost clock at 1304 MHz. The memory however was not overclocked.

 

This card is for LN2 Overclocking in mind

That white PCB  that card looks pretty cool, although the red on white is kinda weird. The power input solution is quite cool, ever seen a 3 slot power input cause i dont gaze too often towards high end cards, but since im considering geting one, that looks like a great option

[Trav_X]

6 hours ago, Praesi said:

1. Forget the kingpin and the galax hof. You need a custom bios to use their full potential.

Get a :

-zotac amp!extreme

Or

-msi lightning 

Both Cards run with ~1400mhz factory oc with further potential.

 

And forget waterblocks. Good aircooled cards reach the same clocksspeeds. With this chip, it doesnt matter if you have 70° or 45° under load.

 

 

Lightning cards seem not available where i check, and the prices look higher. How good is the ZOTAC 980Ti line? I looked at their triple slot coolers like the Extreme AMP!, and they look compelling

[Praesi]

1 hour ago, Trav_X said:

Lightning cards seem not available where i check, and the prices look higher. How good is the ZOTAC 980Ti line? I looked at their triple slot coolers like the Extreme AMP!, and they look compelling

The amp!extreme is a Beast. 

Super fast and with 70° under full load (custom curve) cool enough for further overclocking if you want to.

I will never forget the Moment i saw this Behemoth the first time ^^

[Big-G]

18 hours ago, gt403cyl said:

There are 2 models....
NO (real) Factory OC,  GV-N98TXTREME C-6GD  :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125846&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

 

and with OC,  GV-N98TXTREME-6GD:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125837&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

You got a GTX 980Ti and GTX 980 there... big difference...