Asus ROG Posiedon GTX 780 $650, ASUS MX279H 27in $359+much more @PCCG

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  bentan77 on 29/09/2014 - 19:52

  +9

  Those video card prices aren't that good compared to the 970/980s

  • jayng197 on 29/09/2014 - 21:40 Comment score below threshold.
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      HeXa on 29/09/2014 - 21:47

      rubbish!

      maxwell improves on kepler performance while also lowering power consumption

      770/780 stock needs to be cleared ASAP as the 970 flogs them

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        jayng197 on 29/09/2014 - 21:55

        -5

        Says nvidia?

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        jayng197 on 29/09/2014 - 22:05

        -5

        Checks specs, the cuda core/watt is better on maxwell architecture but the Kepler has a higher wattage by double and it has a few hundred more cuda cores.

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        Dan_ on 29/09/2014 - 22:14

        @jayng197: Why does that even matter, at the end of the day, its the FPS that matters. Lets see some numbers on performance/$.

        EDIT:

        http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/GTX_970_SC_ACX_Coole…

        Here's some aggregate performance data. Who cares how many CUDA cores it has?

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        HeXa on 29/09/2014 - 22:14

        @jayng197:

        you are comparing two different architectures and the cores aren't directly comparable.

        Maxwell is a tweaked design that delivers higher performance at lower power levels

        go read some reviews

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        jayng197 on 29/09/2014 - 22:38

        -4

        @HeXa: exactly what I said

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        bentan77 on 29/09/2014 - 22:42

        @jayng197: There's no point comparing things by paper/specs, look up reviews and prices. The 970 is cheaper, uses less power and is faster, not sure why anyone would want to buy a 780, especially the one for $650

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        Dan_ on 29/09/2014 - 22:59

        @jayng197:
        Yes…

        -HeXa has said that due to different architecture the cores aren't directly comparable.

        -You are directly comparing the number of cores of the different architectures.

        I don't think you realise that HeXa isn't actually agreeing with you.

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  Cielescha on 29/09/2014 - 19:58

  +7

  GTX 780 deals are not worth it at all. GTX 970 performs better for around the same price, while being much more power efficient.

  The other deals are great however.

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    Pobman on 29/09/2014 - 20:01

    GTX970 should be a lot less than this… GTX 980 is about this price.

    (referring to the title offer of course and not the sub offers)

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    troyww on 29/09/2014 - 21:32

    +2

    The GTX970 is also designed to handle DX12 . The 780 would have to be a lot cheaper to be an attractive buy .

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      jayng197 on 29/09/2014 - 21:59

      And it's the water cooled version

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      Ebany on 30/09/2014 - 17:38

      That's new, last I checked the GTX 970/980 was DX11.2 only

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    jayng197 on 29/09/2014 - 21:42

    -5

    There is a massive performance difference. They 770/780 have much more cuda cores and the VRAM is faster

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      Dan_ on 29/09/2014 - 22:20

      And does more CUDA cores alone mean higher performance? Lets see some performances stats.

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  Ebany on 29/09/2014 - 20:13

  So many computer deals atm!

  I've been considering updating my GTX590's but just can't justify it - was hard enough upgrading my GTX295's.

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    fryandlaurie on 29/09/2014 - 22:11

    Lower electricity usage and cooler operation should get any pc enthusiast excited enough to change ;-)

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  maxall on 29/09/2014 - 21:30

  hope MSY has these kind of deals, PCCG is good for VIC.

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  miloaissatu on 29/09/2014 - 22:03

  +1

  i want a 970! haven't got one because the local price seems pretty harsh :\

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    fryandlaurie on 29/09/2014 - 22:12

    +1

    Consider importing from Amazon US:

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2316210

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      yk300 on 29/09/2014 - 23:32

      +1

      Yeah… getting it from overseas stores seems to be the best option (there's free shipping as well). I'd like to support the Australian sellers but the price difference is huge.

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  hermano on 30/09/2014 - 01:47

  I thought the '+much more" in the title was funny because it is usually correct with PCCG when you factor in shipping, plus insurance, plus the credit card fee. I will always order from PCCG unless I can get it locally for cheaper.

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  Ebany on 30/09/2014 - 18:43

  Firstly: there's so little performance difference between the GTX970 & GTX980 that purchasing the high end model is a waste.

  http://www.pcgamer.com/review/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-970-g1-ga…

  Secondly: the GTX 9 series uses an advanced delta colour compression, this means it has about 20% more memory bandwidth than the GTX 7 series (MSAA vs. MFAA I think it's called). Basically it's taking pixel colour samples of the new screen image and only changing the colours which require it as opposed to refreshing the entire screen.

  Thirdly: The GTX980 & GTX780Ti, or the GTX970 & GTX780, are comparable in performance only. In every other respect the 9 series is slightly more advanced so when your only talking about a few dollars difference the 9 series would make a better choice.

  That said, there is an absolute crap load of info and phenomenal amount of support on the 7 series. This tried and tested unit has a wide range of reviews and excellent information for anyone wishing to build a computer or over-clock their parts - e.g. Best power supply & components for stability. In addition, majority of the improved features on the 9 series remain "untested".

  When the GTX 295's were fresh on the market I purchased a pair at over $2K and regreted my decision. I had no end of confliction problems which ended up persisting for the life of the machine.
  Having forgotten my earlier promise never to use the newest tech again, I replaced them with 2 Gigabyte GTX 590's when they first appeared at just under $2K …… again with the damn confliction problems.

  Would I recommend a 9 series? No, unless that person has oodles of cash, doesn't mind constant confliction issues, or is buying the absolute low end version (GTX970).