GTX 680 vs GTX 670

[sctunehrdowib]

Basically I have a choice between that of a:

Gainward GTX 670 Phantom
or a
Gainward GTX 680 Phantom

If anyone can find a back-plate that would fit on either in Australia(Syd) as I would prefer it greatly.

 

[jonnyp11]

IIRC gainwind isn't a very reliable brand, and should something go wrong, their support might suck too.

and i'd go for a 7950 if you can, after the newest drivers they are killer

 

[Ankur]

Between 670 and 680, I'll suggest the 670.
but as jonnyp11 said 7950 would be a very good choice, ASUS MATRIX-HD7970 has a back-plate too, but is costlier than 680.
note link only for reference.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121671

 

[spirit]

Go for an EVGA, MSI, Gigabyte or ASUS card if you want NVIDIA.

I'd save the money and go for a 670.

 

[Shane]

I personal don't think the price hike going from a 670-680 is worth the extra.

The 670s are very powerfull,I'm really happy with mine.

 

[kdfresh09]

im very happy with mine as well. great card the 670 is.

 

[sctunehrdowib]

Go for an EVGA, MSI, Gigabyte or ASUS card if you want NVIDIA.

I'd save the money and go for a 670.

Gainward fanboi... any room for one here :/

 

[linkin]

I personal don't think the price hike going from a 670-680 is worth the extra.

The 670s are very powerfull,I'm really happy with mine.

Likewise, very happy with mine as well.

 

[G80FTW]

I personal don't think the price hike going from a 670-680 is worth the extra.

The 670s are very powerfull,I'm really happy with mine.

Im hoping the next generation of games proves this wrong.

I think the problem is that todays games arnt taking full advantage of the 680-670 and maybe thats why the performance difference is minimal. I mean, the 680 has significantly more raw power so I cant think of any other reason why there would only be a 5% difference in performance in gaming other than the games.