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ASUS GeForce GTX 760 MARS review
Ah yeah .. join us as we review and benchmark the ASUS GeForce GTX 760 MARS. Now you'd think this is a beefed up GTX 760, but the secret sauce really is that it has two 760 GPUs. Yup, the ASUS GeForce GTX 760 MARS has been locked and loaded with two GPUs on a single PCB. That also means a customized PCB and an all new cooler. We have lots to talk about and to show of course, as we'll check the card out with our regular benchmarks, Ultra HD testing, FLIR thermal imaging and a handful of FCAT frametime results as well. Bring it on - Game on !
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ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU Mini GTX760-DCMOC-2GD5 review - 09/13/2013 09:26 AM
All hail the Mini-ITX form factor, but how about a graphics card that goes along with it ? In this article we review ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU MINI edition, this particular model comes with a dual...
ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II OC tested and reviewed - 07/25/2013 07:10 AM
We review the ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II OC edition. The DirectCU heatsink uses a Vapor Chamber with flattened heatpipes. The proprietary CoolTech fan combines the advantages of axial and radi...
ASUS GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II OC gets tested - 06/14/2013 10:48 AM
We review the ASUS GTX780-DC2OC-3GD5. Its Titan's little brother, the GeForce GTX 780 from ASUS, in a DirectCU II OC flavah-flaf. This is the 3GB DirectCU II & CoolTech Fan edition that comes fac...
ASUS GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II - 06/11/2013 02:42 PM
Details of the upcoming ASUS GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II OC graphics card have been published by ASUS. The card will be released on a non-reference and thhus custom PCB that is based on a 16-phase VR...
ASUS GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU Mini gets Tested - 05/10/2013 08:47 AM
AUS recently released the GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU Mini which we review. It is a compact performance graphics card designed primarily for small form factor PCs with mini ITX motherboards. The dual-s...
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#4706099 Posted on: 11/20/2013 12:41 PM
Very nice card.. Now they just have to get the price right. And yeah seeing 3GB or 4GB on this card would've been nice.
Very nice card.. Now they just have to get the price right. And yeah seeing 3GB or 4GB on this card would've been nice.
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#4706114 Posted on: 11/20/2013 01:04 PM
Awesome card, highly innovative from ASUS' side. However like everyone else has mentioned, they need to get the price right. At 600 EUR this would be a miss.
Awesome card, highly innovative from ASUS' side. However like everyone else has mentioned, they need to get the price right. At 600 EUR this would be a miss.
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#4706124 Posted on: 11/20/2013 01:24 PM
I don't get this reward. Why is this a Top Pick if (according to the review) the price is too high, it cannot compete with other cards in that segment and it doesn't have enough memory?
I don't get this reward. Why is this a Top Pick if (according to the review) the price is too high, it cannot compete with other cards in that segment and it doesn't have enough memory?
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#4706142 Posted on: 11/20/2013 01:57 PM
Yeah tricky, I understand your comment as I have been doubting myself on the award. Price is still TBA and I have a gut feeling that it will be much lower then indicated. Overall it is an excellent build / piece of hardware for those gaming on a single Full HD or WQHD monitor.
But pricing will be the decisive factor though, if above 500 EUR when I'll very likely alter the award status into something more appropriate.
I don't get this reward. Why is this a Top Pick if (according to the review) the price is too high, it cannot compete with other cards in that segment and it doesn't have enough memory?
Yeah tricky, I understand your comment as I have been doubting myself on the award. Price is still TBA and I have a gut feeling that it will be much lower then indicated. Overall it is an excellent build / piece of hardware for those gaming on a single Full HD or WQHD monitor.
But pricing will be the decisive factor though, if above 500 EUR when I'll very likely alter the award status into something more appropriate.
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#4706161 Posted on: 11/20/2013 02:16 PM
Yeah tricky, I understand your comment as I have been doubting myself on the award. Price is still TBA and I have a gut feeling that it will be much lower then indicated. Overall it is an excellent build / piece of hardware for those gaming on a single Full HD or WQHD monitor.
But pricing will be the decisive factor though, if above 500 EUR when I'll very likely alter the award status into something more appropriate.
Ah. Thanks for clearing that up.
Yeah tricky, I understand your comment as I have been doubting myself on the award. Price is still TBA and I have a gut feeling that it will be much lower then indicated. Overall it is an excellent build / piece of hardware for those gaming on a single Full HD or WQHD monitor.
But pricing will be the decisive factor though, if above 500 EUR when I'll very likely alter the award status into something more appropriate.
Ah. Thanks for clearing that up.
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#4706172 Posted on: 11/20/2013 02:30 PM
If ASUS prices this right it could be a great card but I expect $599 retail in the states which means 780 is the better option.
If ASUS prices this right it could be a great card but I expect $599 retail in the states which means 780 is the better option.
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#4706194 Posted on: 11/20/2013 02:55 PM
Pretty sweet card! The price is way out there on planet Mars though. If they price this right to me would be around $500.00 USD this card is a true winner! This is a perfect solution to all the guys out there that refuse to go SLI (like me) while still getting SLI performance. I can honestly see myself buying this card a year from now for $350.00- $400.00 CAD! Easy peassy, sell my 760 on eBay for $100.00 take that off the price of this card and bam! SLI for under 3 bills....
Pretty sweet card! The price is way out there on planet Mars though. If they price this right to me would be around $500.00 USD this card is a true winner! This is a perfect solution to all the guys out there that refuse to go SLI (like me) while still getting SLI performance. I can honestly see myself buying this card a year from now for $350.00- $400.00 CAD! Easy peassy, sell my 760 on eBay for $100.00 take that off the price of this card and bam! SLI for under 3 bills....
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#4706199 Posted on: 11/20/2013 03:01 PM
Dude this card is SLI it's just on one card. And no $500 still isn't a good price. IMO it should not be prices over $450 because a 780 overclocked can out perform this overclocked and has 1GB more VRAM.
Pretty sweet card! The price is way out there on planet Mars though. If they price this right to me would be around $500.00 USD this card is a true winner! This is a perfect solution to all the guys out there that refuse to go SLI (like me) while still getting SLI performance. I can honestly see myself buying this card a year from now for $350.00- $400.00 CAD! Easy peassy, sell my 760 on eBay for $100.00 take that off the price of this card and bam! SLI for under 3 bills....
Dude this card is SLI it's just on one card. And no $500 still isn't a good price. IMO it should not be prices over $450 because a 780 overclocked can out perform this overclocked and has 1GB more VRAM.
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#4706207 Posted on: 11/20/2013 03:17 PM
Just out of curiosity how much did you pay retail for the 670 SLI set up you have in your system specs?
Dude this card is SLI it's just on one card. And no $500 still isn't a good price. IMO it should not be prices over $450 because a 780 overclocked can out perform this overclocked and has 1GB more VRAM.
Just out of curiosity how much did you pay retail for the 670 SLI set up you have in your system specs?
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#4706211 Posted on: 11/20/2013 03:21 PM
Just to keep you honest:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=049483
Even months after release your card retails for: $449 CAD before mail in rebate. Multiply that x 2 for SLI and you're looking at $889.00 CAD
You are hardly one to talk about a card costing too much money!!
If ASUS prices this right it could be a great card but I expect $599 retail in the states which means 780 is the better option.
Just to keep you honest:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=049483
Even months after release your card retails for: $449 CAD before mail in rebate. Multiply that x 2 for SLI and you're looking at $889.00 CAD
You are hardly one to talk about a card costing too much money!!
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#4706216 Posted on: 11/20/2013 03:30 PM
Hilbert,
If it's not too much to ask but, would you consider doing a power to performance ratio graph from next year on? I know there are source that follow this trend already but it would be really nice to have this info all in one review rather than trying to search for it on the web.
Nice review btw!!
Hilbert,
If it's not too much to ask but, would you consider doing a power to performance ratio graph from next year on? I know there are source that follow this trend already but it would be really nice to have this info all in one review rather than trying to search for it on the web.
Nice review btw!!
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#4706220 Posted on: 11/20/2013 03:39 PM
Just to keep you honest:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=049483
Even months after release your card retails for: $449 CAD before mail in rebate. Multiply that x 2 for SLI and you're looking at $889.00 CAD
You are hardly one to talk about a card costing too much money!!
How exactly does linking to Canada Computers keep someone in the US "honest"? Prices in the US, aren't based on what Canada Computers is selling something for. lol
I can pickup a pair of brand new eVGA GTX670 FTW Edition cards for SLI for $600 locally ($635.98 after tax, to be exact).
Just to keep you honest:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=049483
Even months after release your card retails for: $449 CAD before mail in rebate. Multiply that x 2 for SLI and you're looking at $889.00 CAD
You are hardly one to talk about a card costing too much money!!
How exactly does linking to Canada Computers keep someone in the US "honest"? Prices in the US, aren't based on what Canada Computers is selling something for. lol
I can pickup a pair of brand new eVGA GTX670 FTW Edition cards for SLI for $600 locally ($635.98 after tax, to be exact).
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#4706234 Posted on: 11/20/2013 04:21 PM
How exactly does linking to Canada Computers keep someone in the US "honest"? Prices in the US, aren't based on what Canada Computers is selling something for. lol
I can pickup a pair of brand new eVGA GTX670 FTW Edition cards for SLI for $600 locally ($635.98 after tax, to be exact).
On average the prices are pretty close to each other after you convert the exchange rate. Sure ,you can always find cheaper deals locally in some mum and pop shop but the average Joe surfin the net for prices will be hard pressed finding brand new $450 VGA card for 3 bills...
How exactly does linking to Canada Computers keep someone in the US "honest"? Prices in the US, aren't based on what Canada Computers is selling something for. lol
I can pickup a pair of brand new eVGA GTX670 FTW Edition cards for SLI for $600 locally ($635.98 after tax, to be exact).
On average the prices are pretty close to each other after you convert the exchange rate. Sure ,you can always find cheaper deals locally in some mum and pop shop but the average Joe surfin the net for prices will be hard pressed finding brand new $450 VGA card for 3 bills...
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#4706238 Posted on: 11/20/2013 04:24 PM
i cant imagine preferring this card over any other option in the $500 price range
i cant imagine preferring this card over any other option in the $500 price range
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Whats the USA price?