Gigabyte Preps GeForce GTX 680 OC with 4 GB of Memory

Cristian_25H · Sep 30, 2012, 10:02 AM

Taiwan-based Gigabyte Technology is now working on releasing another customized GeForce GTX 680 card, a model codenamed GV-N680OC-4GD which is factory overclocked, packs 4 GB of memory (double the amount of most GTX 680s), and comes equipped with a WINDFORCE 3X 450 W triple-fan cooler.

Gigabyte's card also has an Ultra Durable VGA design (2oz copper PCB, Ferrite Core (Metal) Chokes, Low RDS (on) MOSFET, Japanese Solid Capacitor), a GPU clocked at 1071/1137 MHz Base/Boost (standard is 1006/1058 MHz), a 256-bit memory interface, a memory clock of 6008 MHz, and dual-DVI, HDMI (gold-plated) and DisplayPort outputs. No word yet on availability or pricing.

xxdozer322 · Sep 30, 2012, 10:12 AM

i have the 580 version and this thing is SEXY, and the quality is amazing.

Vinska · Sep 30, 2012, 10:17 AM

>> Tri-slot.

DO NOT WANT. >=[

xxdozer322 · Sep 30, 2012, 10:26 AM

^lol saw that AFTER my post. 580 is dual slot.

Dj-ElectriC · Sep 30, 2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinska

>> Tri-slot.

DO NOT WANT. >=[

Hell, i'd still hit it
Except i already have two crazy 680s so...

theonek · Sep 30, 2012, 12:07 PM

And the cooling is again with these cheap fans.... everflow, which some have a deffect as they are made in factory.

puma99dk| · Sep 30, 2012, 02:56 PM

oh another 4gb version, maybe it's time to upgrade sooner than later

soo many 4gb cards out atm ~.~

Ghost · Sep 30, 2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by puma99dk|

oh another 4gb version, maybe it's time to upgrade sooner than later

soo many 4gb cards out atm ~.~

Upgrade to this. It's 4GB! Two times faster than GTX 680 2GB

puma99dk| · Sep 30, 2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost

Upgrade to this. It's 4GB! Two times faster than GTX 680 2GB

lol, even GTX 690 got 4gb but it's like SLi still limited to 2gb even u got 2 cards, it's like i don't get why u need an extra card when it's like u only got memory usages of one card not both.

Ghost · Sep 30, 2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by puma99dk|

lol, even GTX 690 got 4gb but it's like SLi still limited to 2gb even u got 2 cards, it's like i don't get why u need an extra card when it's like u only got memory usages of one card not both.

Every GPU in SLI/CF config needs it's own memory. Calling GTX 690 a 4GB is misleading, because it's actually 2GB per GPU. Reviewers and other HW-related people should call it a 2GB card. I guess, tho, it's fair enough for manufacturers to call it a 4GB card, because those 4GB physically really exist.

tacosRcool · Sep 30, 2012, 10:22 PM

they should of just made all of em 4 GBs....

cmaxvt · Sep 30, 2012, 10:43 PM

Where does it say that it is triple slot? It just says Triple fan. If it's the same cooler as both of my Gigabyte 670's than it is just a dual slot.

theonek · Sep 30, 2012, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmaxvt

Where does it say that it is triple slot? It just says Triple fan. If it's the same cooler as both of my Gigabyte 670's than it is just a dual slot.

Look at the given pictures.... and hope this time they use more quality fans...

johnspack · Oct 1, 2012, 01:15 AM

It's purdy and all.. but.. considering its 6 series, why the need for so much cooling? Also, if it's not easily usable for sli setups, that's a fail. Those of you who buy high end stuff, will eventually sli until you can get the next gen! Right now a single 680 is plenty, but eventually... well probably sooner than later, you'll want more.

eidairaman1 · Oct 1, 2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cmaxvt

Where does it say that it is triple slot? It just says Triple fan. If it's the same cooler as both of my Gigabyte 670's than it is just a dual slot.

the fans take up a 3rd slot in a PCI bracket Configuration, most SLI motherboards are dual slot

Vinska · Oct 1, 2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by johnspack

Also, if it's not easily usable for sli setups, that's a fail.

Exactly my reason for the DNW.

eidairaman1 · Oct 1, 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puma99dk|

lol, even GTX 690 got 4gb but it's like SLi still limited to 2gb even u got 2 cards, it's like i don't get why u need an extra card when it's like u only got memory usages of one card not both.

yup cuz the top card still has to compile everything before its output on to the VGA/DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort)

I Also recall alot of people bitching about how other cards have 4 GB of memory whats any different about this?

NeoXF · Oct 1, 2012, 08:21 AM

That triple slot thing is manageable for me (tho really, was it necessary?), but blue PCB yet again? That's probably the biggest no-no for me. Not much of a problem for the custom builds I do tho...

eidairaman1 · Oct 1, 2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoXF

That triple slot thing is manageable for me (tho really, was it necessary?), but blue PCB yet again? That's probably the biggest no-no for. Not much of a problem for the custom builds I do tho...

That is the Color Gigabyte has had for over a decade.

Vinska · Oct 1, 2012, 08:34 AM

To me, blue is one of the nicest colors for a PCB of a card.
(can't say the same about mobos)

[H]@RD5TUFF · Oct 1, 2012, 08:45 AM

If only it was dual slot, I would care a lot more.

AnnCore · Oct 1, 2012, 11:04 AM

If you look carefully at the photos, it seems the card is about 2 slots wide but the back cover plate is for 3 slots...

I know cards need some space to breathe but then again, if you want SLI or whatever, it'll work, right?

Ghost · Oct 1, 2012, 11:44 AM

It looks like shroud base is at 2 slot height, but fans are stcking out a little more.

AnnCore · Oct 1, 2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost

It looks like shroud base is at 2 slot height, but fans are stcking out a little more.

Yeh the shroud holes for the fans sort of have a rim...

Ghost · Oct 1, 2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnnCore

Yeh the shroud holes for the fans sort of have a rim...

That's Gigabyte's problem. They should have made cut-ins in heatsink and placed fans there to make this card dual-slot. Or simply used heatsink from 2GB version...

Sep 30, 2012, 10:02 AM	#1
Cristian_25H Staff Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Still on the East Side Posts: 41 (0.08/day) Thanks: 9 Thanked 962 Times in 486 Posts	Gigabyte Preps GeForce GTX 680 OC with 4 GB of Memory Taiwan-based Gigabyte Technology is now working on releasing another customized GeForce GTX 680 card, a model codenamed GV-N680OC-4GD which is factory overclocked, packs 4 GB of memory (double the amount of most GTX 680s), and comes equipped with a WINDFORCE 3X 450 W triple-fan cooler. Gigabyte's card also has an Ultra Durable VGA design (2oz copper PCB, Ferrite Core (Metal) Chokes, Low RDS (on) MOSFET, Japanese Solid Capacitor), a GPU clocked at 1071/1137 MHz Base/Boost (standard is 1006/1058 MHz), a 256-bit memory interface, a memory clock of 6008 MHz, and dual-DVI, HDMI (gold-plated) and DisplayPort outputs. No word yet on availability or pricing.

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NeoXF Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: The Bottomless Pit Posts: 273 (1.11/day) Thanks: 131 Thanked 46 Times in 20 Posts	That triple slot thing is manageable for me (tho really, was it necessary?), but blue PCB yet again? That's probably the biggest no-no for me. Not much of a problem for the custom builds I do tho...

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AnnCore Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland Posts: 210 (0.07/day) Thanks: 110 Thanked 64 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Dual slot with a 3 slot backplate If you look carefully at the photos, it seems the card is about 2 slots wide but the back cover plate is for 3 slots... I know cards need some space to breathe but then again, if you want SLI or whatever, it'll work, right?

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