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GIGABYTE Adds GeForce GTX 970 Twin-Turbo Graphics Card
Gigabyte is releasing their GeForce GTX 970 Twin-Turbo Graphics Cards. Under SKU code GV-N970TTOC-4GD you can find the new GeForce GTX 970. The cards come with a new type cooler.
The OC model card will be offered with a base clock of 1101 MHz abd 1241 MHz on the dynamic Boost clock frequency. Memory will remain reference clocked at 7 Gbps. The non OC model will get a reference clocks of 1076 MHz core, and 1216 MHz GPU Boost.
Pricing for these cards is set at the 300 USD level, with the OC model a tenner more expensive.
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#5131027 Posted on: 07/29/2015 08:22 AM
Totally agree.. This thing looks quite bad.
But about this, why aren't there many custom cards with blower-type fans? Blowers do tend to be better cooling solutions in SLI/CFX setups, no?
It would be nice for other vendors to start making custom blowers, but if that happens i wish they'll stay far away from gigabyte's design..far far away.
Totally agree.. This thing looks quite bad.
But about this, why aren't there many custom cards with blower-type fans? Blowers do tend to be better cooling solutions in SLI/CFX setups, no?
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#5131081 Posted on: 07/29/2015 09:43 AM
Totally agree.. This thing looks quite bad.
But about this, why aren't there many custom cards with blower-type fans? Blowers do tend to be better cooling solutions in SLI/CFX setups, no?
Bcs it can go up to 4000RPM its loud and will run at 80 degrees
Totally agree.. This thing looks quite bad.
But about this, why aren't there many custom cards with blower-type fans? Blowers do tend to be better cooling solutions in SLI/CFX setups, no?
Bcs it can go up to 4000RPM its loud and will run at 80 degrees
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#5131084 Posted on: 07/29/2015 09:47 AM
This cooler really reminds me of the one Asus showed with its white 970s. I think even if it's ugly the temp in SLi will be better than a custom or a reference cooler.
This cooler really reminds me of the one Asus showed with its white 970s. I think even if it's ugly the temp in SLi will be better than a custom or a reference cooler.
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#5131198 Posted on: 07/29/2015 12:12 PM
you can't assume that any certain style of cooler is better for SLI. There are many factors that are involved in your temps with your cards, spacing, case airflow, and other installed hardware just to name a few.
you can't assume that any certain style of cooler is better for SLI. There are many factors that are involved in your temps with your cards, spacing, case airflow, and other installed hardware just to name a few.
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#5131200 Posted on: 07/29/2015 12:15 PM
Comparing with G1 (first is g1 second is this new one)
clock speeds: 1178 / 1329 MHz vs 1101 / 1241 MHz
Power requirement: 550W(one 6-pin and one 8-pin) vs 400W(with one 8-pin)
Card size: L=312mm,W=129mm,H=43mm vs L=266mm,W=129mm,H=43mm(without bracket)
so...I wonder first why they didn't provide same OC to this newer gpu(power is enough for 1178/1329 Mhz with one 8pin) and second if it will be better actually for SLI setup. Nevertheless only review (on SLI) will show the differences if any.
Comparing with G1 (first is g1 second is this new one)
clock speeds: 1178 / 1329 MHz vs 1101 / 1241 MHz
Power requirement: 550W(one 6-pin and one 8-pin) vs 400W(with one 8-pin)
Card size: L=312mm,W=129mm,H=43mm vs L=266mm,W=129mm,H=43mm(without bracket)
so...I wonder first why they didn't provide same OC to this newer gpu(power is enough for 1178/1329 Mhz with one 8pin) and second if it will be better actually for SLI setup. Nevertheless only review (on SLI) will show the differences if any.
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#5131216 Posted on: 07/29/2015 12:31 PM
To me this kind of reminds me of one of those HIS IceQ Turbo coolers used for a HD 7850 but this one that Gigabyte designed looks much worse.
To me this kind of reminds me of one of those HIS IceQ Turbo coolers used for a HD 7850 but this one that Gigabyte designed looks much worse.
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#5131278 Posted on: 07/29/2015 01:27 PM
spot on
I have had SLI set ups in the past using open custom coolers (rather than rear exhausting) - the cards ran just slightly higher temps than the same system with 1 card fitted - I have great air flow through the HAF-X so this was likely a major contributor
you can't assume that any certain style of cooler is better for SLI. There are many factors that are involved in your temps with your cards, spacing, case airflow, and other installed hardware just to name a few.
spot on
I have had SLI set ups in the past using open custom coolers (rather than rear exhausting) - the cards ran just slightly higher temps than the same system with 1 card fitted - I have great air flow through the HAF-X so this was likely a major contributor
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#5131530 Posted on: 07/29/2015 05:31 PM
Anyone noticed that the pcb is much shorter then previous 970 cards out there? I'll stick to my gtx 970, windforce, TWINS.
Anyone noticed that the pcb is much shorter then previous 970 cards out there? I'll stick to my gtx 970, windforce, TWINS.
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#5131547 Posted on: 07/29/2015 05:42 PM
Totally agree.. This thing looks quite bad.
But about this, why aren't there many custom cards with blower-type fans? Blowers do tend to be better cooling solutions in SLI/CFX setups, no?
I can tell you from having CFX 7850, CFX 7950 and gtx 670 sli,
that blower types are better imho in closer situations.
If you barely have 1 space above the 2nd card to the top card, blower types are the way to go.
I have 1 spaced between my 670's and my sound card is there. And then a short and small GTX 650 for physx under my second 670.
While blower type coolers are a bit louder, in most cases the work just fine.
Its all on preference.
I am a bit old school with liking the look of dual/triple gpus with blower type coolers.
Totally agree.. This thing looks quite bad.
But about this, why aren't there many custom cards with blower-type fans? Blowers do tend to be better cooling solutions in SLI/CFX setups, no?
I can tell you from having CFX 7850, CFX 7950 and gtx 670 sli,
that blower types are better imho in closer situations.
If you barely have 1 space above the 2nd card to the top card, blower types are the way to go.
I have 1 spaced between my 670's and my sound card is there. And then a short and small GTX 650 for physx under my second 670.
While blower type coolers are a bit louder, in most cases the work just fine.
Its all on preference.
I am a bit old school with liking the look of dual/triple gpus with blower type coolers.
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It would be nice for other vendors to start making custom blowers, but if that happens i wish they'll stay far away from gigabyte's design..far far away.