GTX 670 vs GTX 680

GreenD · May 11, 2012, 09:42 AM

I was wondering is it actually worth buying a gtx 680 with the 670 performance reviews and price ive been reading and the price I would like to take a look at the 670, i am wondering though head to head how they do and just how much of a difference their is between the two, is the 680 worth its price difference to the 670 for eg?

thanks

NdMk2o1o · May 11, 2012, 09:46 AM

670 defo better "value" when comparing the 2, they're both vastly overpriced anyway (as are 79**) though that's a personal opinion.

GreenD · May 11, 2012, 11:52 AM

How does your EVGA GTX 570 run on most high end games?

qubit · May 11, 2012, 11:54 AM

Get the best, get a 680.

thunderising · May 11, 2012, 12:09 PM

Get ASUS GTX670 DCII

faster than GTX680 costs 420$ only

TheMailMan78 · May 11, 2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenD

How does your EVGA GTX 570 run on most high end games?

Mine runs most games maxed out. BF3 on Ultra with no AA is very smooth.

GreenD · May 11, 2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qubit

Get the best, get a 680.

By most reviews the performance difference between the two is very insignificant, but the price difference is quite a gap so im seriously wondering if its worth it

Crap Daddy · May 11, 2012, 12:20 PM

If you game at 1080p get the 670.

GreenD · May 11, 2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crap Daddy

If you game at 1080p get the 670.

How does it run with most games at 1080p? such as battlefield 3, call of duty mw3 and starcraft 2 for example?

Crap Daddy · May 11, 2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenD

How does it run with most games at 1080p? such as battlefield 3, call of duty mw3 and starcraft 2 for example?

Check the reviews, that's why they make them.

NdMk2o1o · May 12, 2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

Mine runs most games maxed out. BF3 on Ultra with no AA is very smooth.

Same here and I run 2568x1440, no need to upgrade for a long time due to games not really stressing high end GPU's all that much aside from a few titles.

westcoast · May 13, 2012, 10:51 PM

I'm an avid SC2 player and have been upgrading my computer ever since it came out.
I burned out my 8800GTX Ultra while running SC2 beta... I was able to RMA it for a GTX 280 (thank the lord), and I have since upgraded my CPU to an i7.

Now that the GTX 670 is out I was seriously thinking of dropping the money and getting one. I was actually at Fry's last night with an GTX 670 in my hands, but I opt'd to not get it. This is a money thing for me more than anything...

When it comes to GTX 670 vs GTX 680. I say the main difference between the two is not performance. It is quality of the hardware. While I'm not saying the 670 was made poorly nor am I saying that it may break, it is just that the 680 is Nvidia's flagship unit. The reference design of the hardware makes it cooler, quieter, and draw a bit less power in some benchmarks. In my mind it is similar to comparing a Corvette with a Camaro. They both may use the same engine, and get to 60 mph at about the same time, but the price difference buys you more than just power.

With that said, at ~$400-$500 no one is really buying either of these cards with a clear budget in mind. That is the case for me. If I was to be able to afford the $400 GTX670, I may not mind the extra $100 for the 680 if it is build that much better. People may think I'm crazy, but I am not. My GTX 280 is loud, loud!, LOUD! so much that it is a constant whine. While its very quiet, it is the most annoying sound that my computer makes. If I can pay $100 to get rid of this sound I'd do it today. For even my 6 year old GTX 280 is able to run D3, SC2 at really High FPS on extreme settings. It's not the top of the heap, but it is not sweating it either.

D007 · May 14, 2012, 12:18 AM

Lol Crap Daddy said everything that needs to be said in this topic.. Listen to him..

GreenD · May 15, 2012, 01:41 AM

Yeah im probably going to spend a few extra and go for the GTX 680

timma · May 15, 2012, 08:53 AM

get GTX 670 OC windforce 3x

reverze · May 16, 2012, 11:23 PM

I just posted something similar, but I really don't know how you can beat a 670 for $430... Grab two and slap em in, why not.

http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-GeForce-Express-Graphics-67NPH6DV5ZJX/dp/B007Z33SYA

GreenD · May 18, 2012, 03:25 PM

Loving the Gtx 680

running like a dream

cadaveca · May 18, 2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenD

Loving the Gtx 680

running like a dream

PICS!!!

DarkOCean · May 18, 2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reverze

I just posted something similar, but I really don't know how you can beat a 670 for $430... Grab two and slap em in, why not.

http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-GeForce-Express-Graphics-67NPH6DV5ZJX/dp/B007Z33SYA

Its $489 right now.
To the OP:go for the cheapest non ref 670.

brandonwh64 · May 18, 2012, 03:32 PM

I have posted this in other threads but GTX 670 in stock here

GreenD · May 24, 2012, 06:18 AM

Nah im not big with cameras, but its running every game max settings 1920x1080 that i have played over 60fps

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GreenD Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia, Rockhampton Posts: 53 (0.14/day) Thanks: 44 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GTX 670 vs GTX 680 I was wondering is it actually worth buying a gtx 680 with the 670 performance reviews and price ive been reading and the price I would like to take a look at the 670, i am wondering though head to head how they do and just how much of a difference their is between the two, is the 680 worth its price difference to the 670 for eg? thanks __________________ If your not playing Starcraft 2 your basically not playing

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