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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti G1 Gaming SOC Review
Posted by: on: 06/11/2015 12:39 PM [
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In this review we take the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti G1 Gaming (SOC edition) for a test-drive, the product is superb, awesome cooling, it's silent, it's factory overclocked and combined with the default variables like the 6 GB graphics memory this product oozes performance and awesomeness.
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Deathchild
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 12:51 PM
As you can see the Titan X is already becoming obsolete... ****ing sick.
As you can see the Titan X is already becoming obsolete... ****ing sick.
NamelesONEMail
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:10 PM
Hilbert ... if you can see this message, I have a bit of a suggestion:
How about talking about the fact that this (as far as I know) is a stock PCB with a cooler added on it. The ASUS 980Ti DirectCU3 for example has a custom PCB with more robust components. That should deffinetly be an important factor if you were to compare the 2 cards since the better components on the ASUS should insure longer life or better stability with a long time OC, right ?
Hilbert ... if you can see this message, I have a bit of a suggestion:
How about talking about the fact that this (as far as I know) is a stock PCB with a cooler added on it. The ASUS 980Ti DirectCU3 for example has a custom PCB with more robust components. That should deffinetly be an important factor if you were to compare the 2 cards since the better components on the ASUS should insure longer life or better stability with a long time OC, right ?
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:15 PM
Hilbert ... if you can see this message, I have a bit of a suggestion:
How about talking about the fact that this (as far as I know) is a stock PCB with a cooler added on it. The ASUS 980Ti DirectCU3 for example has a custom PCB with more robust components. That should deffinetly be an important factor if you were to compare the 2 cards since the better components on the ASUS should insure longer life or better stability with a long time OC, right ?
This is Gigabyte's own PCB with UD component selection. Not reference.
Hilbert ... if you can see this message, I have a bit of a suggestion:
How about talking about the fact that this (as far as I know) is a stock PCB with a cooler added on it. The ASUS 980Ti DirectCU3 for example has a custom PCB with more robust components. That should deffinetly be an important factor if you were to compare the 2 cards since the better components on the ASUS should insure longer life or better stability with a long time OC, right ?
This is Gigabyte's own PCB with UD component selection. Not reference.
eclap
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:21 PM
Nice one, a 980ti pissing all over Titan X, no matter what game, what benchmark. Even snapping at the heels for 980 SLI!!!
These cards are amazing. Unless people go 3 way SLI under water, this is a much better option than a Titan X.
Also, that Fury X Fire Strike Extreme graphics score that was leaked yesterday, hitting sub 8k... This card does 9.6k at stock!!!
AMD are in for a world of pain, they will have to sell the Fury X cheap.
Nice one, a 980ti pissing all over Titan X, no matter what game, what benchmark. Even snapping at the heels for 980 SLI!!!
These cards are amazing. Unless people go 3 way SLI under water, this is a much better option than a Titan X.
Also, that Fury X Fire Strike Extreme graphics score that was leaked yesterday, hitting sub 8k... This card does 9.6k at stock!!!
AMD are in for a world of pain, they will have to sell the Fury X cheap.
Doom112
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:23 PM
I will get both AMD fury X and GTX 980 Ti.
I will get both AMD fury X and GTX 980 Ti.
NamelesONEMail
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:25 PM
Went to their website and checked out what they had to say... it does seem like an improoved PCB (their Ultra Durable VGA™ thing) but somehow it doesen't feel like much compared to the ASUS variant or the EVGA Classified(altough the Class. is a lot more expensive than the Gigabyte one).
Probably the much wider PCB's on ASUS and EVGA is what gives that impression.
This is Gigabyte's own PCB with UD component selection. Not reference.
Went to their website and checked out what they had to say... it does seem like an improoved PCB (their Ultra Durable VGA™ thing) but somehow it doesen't feel like much compared to the ASUS variant or the EVGA Classified(altough the Class. is a lot more expensive than the Gigabyte one).
Probably the much wider PCB's on ASUS and EVGA is what gives that impression.
ShockG
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:26 PM
Nice one, a 980ti pissing all over Titan X, no matter what game, what benchmark. Even snapping at the heels for 980 SLI!!!
These cards are amazing. Unless people go 3 way SLI under water, this is a much better option than a Titan X.
Also, that Fury X Fire Strike Extreme graphics score that was leaked yesterday, hitting sub 8k... This card does 9.6k at stock!!!
AMD are in for a world of pain, they will have to sell the Fury X cheap.
I'm not sure if that score is stock. I have the identical card and my stock is 8.5K or there about. Rig is 4.5GHz 5960X, 3200 mem, 4G uncore, latest driver etc. I'll re-check but that could be the overclocked score, posted by mistake.
It is a beastly card though that's for sure. Wiped the floor with the TitanX
Nice one, a 980ti pissing all over Titan X, no matter what game, what benchmark. Even snapping at the heels for 980 SLI!!!
These cards are amazing. Unless people go 3 way SLI under water, this is a much better option than a Titan X.
Also, that Fury X Fire Strike Extreme graphics score that was leaked yesterday, hitting sub 8k... This card does 9.6k at stock!!!
AMD are in for a world of pain, they will have to sell the Fury X cheap.
I'm not sure if that score is stock. I have the identical card and my stock is 8.5K or there about. Rig is 4.5GHz 5960X, 3200 mem, 4G uncore, latest driver etc. I'll re-check but that could be the overclocked score, posted by mistake.
It is a beastly card though that's for sure. Wiped the floor with the TitanX
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:29 PM
Went to their website and checked out what they had to say... it does seem like an improoved PCB (their Ultra Durable VGA™ thing) but somehow it doesen't feel like much compared to the ASUS variant or the EVGA Classified(altough the Class. is a lot more expensive than the Gigabyte one).
Probably the much wider PCB's on ASUS and EVGA is what gives that impression.
I dare to say you have a bit of a brand preference
That's ok !
You can discuss wide PCBs etc all you want, but the truth is that it often only helps for sub-zero cooling etc whereas air- and liquid cooling pretty much tops out the same for most brands overclocking and lifespan wise. These GBT cards run at 70 Degrees C, heat is not an issue (aside from the ventilation you need inside the PC).
Went to their website and checked out what they had to say... it does seem like an improoved PCB (their Ultra Durable VGA™ thing) but somehow it doesen't feel like much compared to the ASUS variant or the EVGA Classified(altough the Class. is a lot more expensive than the Gigabyte one).
Probably the much wider PCB's on ASUS and EVGA is what gives that impression.
I dare to say you have a bit of a brand preference
That's ok !
You can discuss wide PCBs etc all you want, but the truth is that it often only helps for sub-zero cooling etc whereas air- and liquid cooling pretty much tops out the same for most brands overclocking and lifespan wise. These GBT cards run at 70 Degrees C, heat is not an issue (aside from the ventilation you need inside the PC).
Deathchild
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:44 PM
That's what I also read from his post, he seems butthurt this Gigabyte one may be better after all than the ASUS counterpart (which we don't really know), but still, that we read from your post. Rofl.
Why are you even talking about an ASUS card that "supposedly'" has more robust components in a gigabyte topic, wtf?
That's what I also read from his post, he seems butthurt this Gigabyte one may be better after all than the ASUS counterpart (which we don't really know), but still, that we read from your post. Rofl.
Why are you even talking about an ASUS card that "supposedly'" has more robust components in a gigabyte topic, wtf?
southamptonfc
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:44 PM
Nice card! This is what we've all been waiting for from big daddy Keplers.
Remember to get these Gigabytes in the first batch before they revise the board specs down!
Nice card! This is what we've all been waiting for from big daddy Keplers.
Remember to get these Gigabytes in the first batch before they revise the board specs down!
Prince Valiant
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:45 PM
Gigabyte has nice cooling solutions but both my previous 780 and my current 980 suck when it comes to OC. What I find maddening is that I'm able to get up to around +260 on the core without crashing outright or any artifacting but the driver inevitably crashes at random.
Gigabyte has nice cooling solutions but both my previous 780 and my current 980 suck when it comes to OC. What I find maddening is that I'm able to get up to around +260 on the core without crashing outright or any artifacting but the driver inevitably crashes at random.
eclap
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 01:53 PM
I'm not sure if that score is stock. I have the identical card and my stock is 8.5K or there about. Rig is 4.5GHz 5960X, 3200 mem, 4G uncore, latest driver etc. I'll re-check but that could be the overclocked score, posted by mistake.
It is a beastly card though that's for sure. Wiped the floor with the TitanX
Well, according to the review, it's the "out the box" score for the 980ti G1. So I'm going to assume that's what it is.
Nice card! This is what we've all been waiting for from big daddy Keplers.
Remember to get these Gigabytes in the first batch before they revise the board specs down!
Looks nice indeed, but Gigabyte won't see a penny from me, 100% broken products from my experience. Maybe I'm just unlucky though, others seem to have much better luck when it comes to their products.
I'm not sure if that score is stock. I have the identical card and my stock is 8.5K or there about. Rig is 4.5GHz 5960X, 3200 mem, 4G uncore, latest driver etc. I'll re-check but that could be the overclocked score, posted by mistake.
It is a beastly card though that's for sure. Wiped the floor with the TitanX
Well, according to the review, it's the "out the box" score for the 980ti G1. So I'm going to assume that's what it is.
Nice card! This is what we've all been waiting for from big daddy Keplers.
Remember to get these Gigabytes in the first batch before they revise the board specs down!
Looks nice indeed, but Gigabyte won't see a penny from me, 100% broken products from my experience. Maybe I'm just unlucky though, others seem to have much better luck when it comes to their products.
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:02 PM
I've had the same experience which is a shame because I don't mind those Windforce coolers.
If I wasn't in such a rush to grab a 980Ti I would have waited for the MSI aftermarket cards.
Looks nice indeed, but Gigabyte won't see a penny from me, 100% broken products from my experience. Maybe I'm just unlucky though, others seem to have much better luck when it comes to their products.
I've had the same experience which is a shame because I don't mind those Windforce coolers.
If I wasn't in such a rush to grab a 980Ti I would have waited for the MSI aftermarket cards.
chinobino
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:14 PM
Fixed it for you.
Damn this card is tempting...
Nice card! This is what we've all been waiting for from big daddy Maxwell.
Fixed it for you.
Damn this card is tempting...
Evildead666
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:24 PM
Sounds like the OC isn't 100% stable.
It sometimes takes a while for the OC to wreak havoc.
All it needs is for there to be a "hiccup" at one point, and thats it.
So far my 290 on water has virtually no headroom. +100/+100 core/mem.
still playing with the OC occassionally.
On Topic : This is one beast of a card !
Thoroughly beating a Titan X is no small feat.
Gigabyte has nice cooling solutions but both my previous 780 and my current 980 suck when it comes to OC. What I find maddening is that I'm able to get up to around +260 on the core without crashing outright or any artifacting but the driver inevitably crashes at random.
Sounds like the OC isn't 100% stable.
It sometimes takes a while for the OC to wreak havoc.
All it needs is for there to be a "hiccup" at one point, and thats it.
So far my 290 on water has virtually no headroom. +100/+100 core/mem.
still playing with the OC occassionally.
On Topic : This is one beast of a card !
Thoroughly beating a Titan X is no small feat.
Evildead666
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:27 PM
Fixed it for you.
Damn this card is tempting...
It would stomp all over your 580SLi, and fit quite well into your system.
Just sayin'
Fixed it for you.
Damn this card is tempting...
It would stomp all over your 580SLi, and fit quite well into your system.
Just sayin'
Ghosty
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:30 PM
That card is a beast.
That card is a beast.
eclap
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:34 PM
It would stomp all over your 580SLi, and fit quite well into your system.
Just sayin'
yeah, it is almost on par with 980 SLI, which is MILES ahead of 580 SLI. If I was on 580 SLI, I'd just get a 980ti and be done with it.
It would stomp all over your 580SLi, and fit quite well into your system.
Just sayin'
yeah, it is almost on par with 980 SLI, which is MILES ahead of 580 SLI. If I was on 580 SLI, I'd just get a 980ti and be done with it.
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:35 PM
REMOVED -> Seriously ?
Although this is besides the point that it's a great review of the Gigabyte version. Eagerly awaiting reviews of the custom ASUS ans MSI cards.
We review the first ever custom GeForce GTX 980 Ti, the G1 Gaming SOC edition from Gigabyte.
REMOVED -> Seriously ?
Although this is besides the point that it's a great review of the Gigabyte version. Eagerly awaiting reviews of the custom ASUS ans MSI cards.
Deathchild
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:35 PM
Gigabyte is rock solid for me. It's also bullcrap that they dumb down the boards with each revision.
Gigabyte is rock solid for me.
It's also bullcrap that they dumb down the boards with each revision.
APEKS
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 02:36 PM
Hilbert there's a error one page 2 that you should correct because it will confuse people.
Here's the wwrong text: Yup, we'll be testing the OC mode alright, and holy momma that is a grand tweak straight out of the box alright! The memory has been kept reference at 7.0 GHz (effective data-rate) on its 256-bit wide memory bus of 4GB GDDR5 memory.
Obviously it's a 384- bit wide bus of 6GB GDDR5 memory, it's not a GTX 980
Otherwise great review
Hilbert there's a error one page 2 that you should correct because it will confuse people.
Here's the wwrong text: Yup, we'll be testing the OC mode alright, and holy momma that is a grand tweak straight out of the box alright! The memory has been kept reference at 7.0 GHz (effective data-rate) on its 256-bit wide memory bus of 4GB GDDR5 memory.
Obviously it's a 384- bit wide bus of 6GB GDDR5 memory, it's not a GTX 980
Otherwise great review
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 03:00 PM
Ah cheers bro, fixed.
Ah cheers bro, fixed.
Prince Valiant
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 03:16 PM
Sounds like the OC isn't 100% stable.
It sometimes takes a while for the OC to wreak havoc.
All it needs is for there to be a "hiccup" at one point, and thats it.
So far my 290 on water has virtually no headroom. +100/+100 core/mem.
still playing with the OC occassionally.
On Topic : This is one beast of a card !
Thoroughly beating a Titan X is no small feat.
I've tried to narrow down the problem but I haven't had much luck. It's not the temps or the power/temp limit and it happens with and without extra voltage. The only thing I can think of that I haven't tried is forcing voltage or tweaking the BIOS voltage settings and I don't think either of those are worth the 10% I'd gain. Gigabyte wanted me to RMA the card but I'm not going to bother unless I have trouble with my new monitor arriving today. On past cards I was able to squeeze 20 - 30% out of them. Maybe I'm expecting too much from an already OC'd card but, at least I can squeeze a little more than 10% core and +500 on memory
.
Knowing the x80ti cards are around the corner after a Titan release I have to wonder why some people buy a Titan.
Sounds like the OC isn't 100% stable.
It sometimes takes a while for the OC to wreak havoc.
All it needs is for there to be a "hiccup" at one point, and thats it.
So far my 290 on water has virtually no headroom. +100/+100 core/mem.
still playing with the OC occassionally.
On Topic : This is one beast of a card !
Thoroughly beating a Titan X is no small feat.
I've tried to narrow down the problem but I haven't had much luck. It's not the temps or the power/temp limit and it happens with and without extra voltage. The only thing I can think of that I haven't tried is forcing voltage or tweaking the BIOS voltage settings and I don't think either of those are worth the 10% I'd gain. Gigabyte wanted me to RMA the card but I'm not going to bother unless I have trouble with my new monitor arriving today. On past cards I was able to squeeze 20 - 30% out of them. Maybe I'm expecting too much from an already OC'd card but, at least I can squeeze a little more than 10% core and +500 on memory
.
Knowing the x80ti cards are around the corner after a Titan release I have to wonder why some people buy a Titan.
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Posted on: 06/11/2015 03:25 PM
When it comes to DSR, does anybody else think that the 2880x1620 resolution (with 25% DSR smoothness) is simply awesome?
I swear it's the sweet spot for my 970SLI setup in every game out there, looks almost as good as 4K, but also allows for some nice AA.
It would be the best resolution for an almost guaranteed 60fps in every game at max settings for the 980TI and adding a second one would allow for full 4K.
If you haven't tried 1620p, you should.
When it comes to DSR, does anybody else think that the 2880x1620 resolution (with 25% DSR smoothness) is simply awesome?
I swear it's the sweet spot for my 970SLI setup in every game out there, looks almost as good as 4K, but also allows for some nice AA.
It would be the best resolution for an almost guaranteed 60fps in every game at max settings for the 980TI and adding a second one would allow for full 4K.
If you haven't tried 1620p, you should.
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Nice review Hilbert, still going through it but I love how much performance you get from OCing.