2GB 680 SLI to 3GB 780 SLI

[Klunt Bumskrint]

Has anyone done the switch? Did you notice much of a difference?

I'm about to make the switch. Is it worth it?

I play at 1440 and I like all the eye candy possible.

Are we thinking that 3GB will last 2 years as I'm worried it wont.

 

[BrightCandle]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3638175/GameGPU GPU performance.ods

Comparing the 690 to the 780 SLI there is definitely a distinct boost. I wouldn't necessary call it worth it, especially considering in 6 months I am hoping to see the next generation, but there is definitely a difference.

 

[skipsneeky2]

Love the poll answers,who the hell would even consider a titan?Even with a disposable income would a titan still look bad.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

I wouldn't necessary call it worth it, especially considering in 6 months I am hoping to see the next generation, but there is definitely a difference.

Ditto. But if you have money to burn...

 

[Jaydip]

780 Sli.

 

[gradoman]

I upgraded and it was a nice boost. Still can't max the usual suspects at 1440, but it's fine. Sell your 680s, of course.

 

[saratoga172]

Do you actually find you're GPU limited in games? What is your target FPS?

I game with a GTX690 at stock on a U3011 (2560x1600) and don't have any problems turning up all games.

I figure you could get another 6 months from it. Maybe Battlefield 4 would or could push. Depends what you play.

 

[Klunt Bumskrint]

60fps is my target, and I do get that now mostly but the 2GB vram makes me nervous. I have the money now and may not in 6 months.

 

[skipsneeky2]

60fps is my target, and I do get that now mostly but the 2GB vram makes me nervous. I have the money now and may not in 6 months.

You get both a extra 1gb vram and faster overall cards,seen quite a few people rant about regretting not picking up 3gb+ cards when they went with 2gb,if money isn't a issue heck the gtx780 in sli is the way to go.

 

[KentState]

60fps is my target, and I do get that now mostly but the 2GB vram makes me nervous. I have the money now and may not in 6 months.

If you won't have the money in 6 months, then I would reconsider your priorities.

 

[Klunt Bumskrint]

If you won't have the money in 6 months, then I would reconsider your priorities.

Lol, what I mean by that is I have specific money put aside for this and I basically can't wait much longer.

 

[skipsneeky2]

The money is burning a hole in your pocket,lets just face it you know your buying two gtx780s,screw all us and what we will say about that.

 

[RussianSensation]

I'm about to make the switch. Is it worth it? I play at 1440 and I like all the eye candy possible.

If you have to ask, that means you are still satisfied with the performance of your cards. If you had to reduce IQ significantly and/or performance dropped below your own acceptable levels, you wouldn't need a poll to tell you if you should upgrade or not. If you haven't overclocked yet, I'd consider overclocking your 680s and ride it out until 20nm parts.

 

[KentState]

Lol, what I mean by that is I have specific money put aside for this and I basically can't wait much longer.

Haha.. I was hoping this wasn't going to be food money in 6 months. Personally, with the potential release of AMD cards in the next few months, I'd wait to see what happens. Then again I purchased a gaming laptop so I could play games in front of the TV

 

[RaistlinZ]

If you have to ask, that means you are still satisfied with the performance of your cards. If you had to reduce IQ significantly and/or performance dropped below your own acceptable levels, you wouldn't need a poll to tell you if you should upgrade or not. If you haven't overclocked yet, I'd consider overclocking your 680s and ride it out until 20nm parts.

This man speaks truth.

There's no "reason" for you to upgrade right now, you just have cash burning a hole in your pocket. Why not wait until the next AMD cards come out in September and see how they compare to the 780? I'm guessing you'll be able to get a better deal on 780's at that time.

Two 780's = $1,300.00. You can sell your 680's for maybe $550.00 together. So you're spending about $750.00 to upgrade for a 30-40% performance gain that you don't really need right now.

 

[ZGR]

Not worth the cost for such a meager performance boost. I'd wait for the 20nm cards to arrive!

 

[jacktesterson]

Not worth the cost for such a meager performance boost. I'd wait for the 20nm cards to arrive!

:thumbsup:

 

[BrightCandle]

I don't personally ever find much value in getting the refresh cards. When the new process technology comes out the cards often take a near 2x boost in performance and that is genuinely worth it and is usually at a similar price point. This time Nvidia with its refresh for twice the price delivered an average boost of around 30% performance instead of the usual 10% or so. So its is better than previous refreshes, but its also a unique refresh because this is just a chip that was a year late and was probably destined to be Nvidia's high end a year ago until it all went wrong. Its still got a ridiculous price along with it.

So I am always going to suggest waiting until the next silicon process node arrives, its the only significant change. Especially considering you currently have 2 of the top end cards introduced with 28nm.

 

[KyleGates]

I am going from 3 GTX 570s to dual 780s (Should be here Weds). The way I saw it, they are damn close to Titans as is (EVGA ACX's), meaning the bang/buck and longevity should be excellent.

 

[KyleGates]

I upgraded and it was a nice boost. Still can't max the usual suspects at 1440, but it's fine. Sell your 680s, of course.

BEST...POST...EVER

...Just always bothers me a bit when people claim to be able to "max anything @ 60fps" when, really, no one (ok MaxPC dream machine perhaps) is maxing everything (on many modern games at 1440p) and MAINTAINING 60fps (or better) the entire time. I'll agree that it can come close but....nuthins perfect.

 

[Piklar]

I went from SLI GTX 670s to SLI GTX 780s and game at 2560x1600 on a 30". The game that inspired me to upgrade was playing DayZ and Arma 3 beta as I wanted to see how good it could look while being playable.

I've always felt the 780 was what the gtx 680 should have been and the gtx 680 should have been the 670 and was curious to compare 256 with 384 bus. Was it worth it? Hell yes! if you can afford it...

 

[Klunt Bumskrint]

I'm going to try and hold out to see what AMD have. Well only buy before then if I see a stupidly good deal.

 

[raghu78]

I'm going to try and hold out to see what AMD have. Well only buy before then if I see a stupidly good deal.

good decision. AMD's Hawaii is launching by mid-Oct. that could bring price changes at the high end.