Purchasing a GTX 680 - Anything to worry about?

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Red Love X

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Here's the specs on my current computer -

Mobo - P8P67 PRO

CPU - i5 2500K

Case - NXZT Phantom

PSU - XFX Black Edition 850W

GPU - EVGA SC GTX 570

RAM - G.Skill Ripjaw 4GB(2x2GB)

HDD - Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB

OD - Asus 24x R/RW

HSF - XIGMATEK Dark Knight

OS - OEM Builder's Copy Win7

It's been about a year and a half, and I'm looking to upgrade my GPU. Would like to go from a GTX 570 to a 680 - there shouldn't be any problem running a card of that caliber in my current system, correct? Assumed there wouldn't need to be much done other than uninstalling current drivers and reinstalling the correct ones when I'm done putting in the new card.

Thanks in advance!
 
You are correct. Your power supply is plenty powerful enough for the new video card.
 
Go for it, although from what I understand, the performance difference between the 670 and 680 isn't all that much for the price hike. Still, it will work regardless.
 
johnb35 said:
You are correct. Your power supply is plenty powerful enough for the new video card.
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Awesome. Thanks!

Denther said:
Go for it, although from what I understand, the performance difference between the 670 and 680 isn't all that much for the price hike. Still, it will work regardless.
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That's disappointing, I guess I'll read farther into the differences between the cards. I'm not willing to drop $1,000 on the 690, but started to get disappointed at my 570 for not running certain things well (like GW2 on max settings has issues).

I'll look into it though, thank you!
 
Just to make you both aware, he said going from 570 to 680 not 670 to 680. I'm not sure how much more performance you'll get out of it though.
 
johnb35 said:
Just to make you both aware, he said going from 570 to 680 not 670 to 680. I'm not sure how much more performance you'll get out of it though.
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Yeah I know I'm just making sure he's aware there isn't a whole lot of difference. I remember seeing something like only 10 to 15 percent increase of performance but I'm not sure. Looking up some benches and reviews would be good.

OP, Guild Wars 2 doesn't run well for anybody yet it seems. :P Game still has some performance issues they're trying to iron out. My 7850 was having problems at first until I changed a few things.

Edit: Quick search yielded this.

I'd advise getting the 670.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-670-review,3200-15.html
 
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FuryRosewood said:
when its the diff between 100 bucks...why not just get the better card? just saying.
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100 bucks is a lot to many people. I have no problem with anybody spending that much if they can afford it and want the extra kick, but it's best to inform him that the performance to price ratio won't scale very well when going to a 680.
 
Denther said:
Yeah I know I'm just making sure he's aware there isn't a whole lot of difference. I remember seeing something like only 10 to 15 percent increase of performance but I'm not sure. Looking up some benches and reviews would be good.

OP, Guild Wars 2 doesn't run well for anybody yet it seems. :P Game still has some performance issues they're trying to iron out. My 7850 was having problems at first until I changed a few things.

Edit: Quick search yielded this.

I'd advise getting the 670.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-670-review,3200-15.html
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Thanks for the input. I was looking at the 680 because I didn't think there was that much of a difference between the 570 and the 670; am I mistaken?

I have the extra money to spend, but if it's a waste, I'll certainly hold on to it for later.

Also, it's good to know GW2 is currently running awful for people other than me, too :P
 
Red Love X said:
Thanks for the input. I was looking at the 680 because I didn't think there was that much of a difference between the 570 and the 670; am I mistaken?

I have the extra money to spend, but if it's a waste, I'll certainly hold on to it for later.

Also, it's good to know GW2 is currently running awful for people other than me, too :P
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Well I wouldn't say awful. Did you try the following?

For AMD cards:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select "Catalyst Control Center."
2. Select "Preferences" and left-click "Advanced mode."
3. Click the "Gaming" tab on left.
4. Select "3D Application Settings."
5. Under the heading "Anti-Aliasing" checkmark "Use application settings" but do not check "Morphological filtering."
6. Under the heading "Anisotropic filter" checkmark "Use application settings."
7. Under the heading "Tessellation" checkmark "AMD Optimized."
8. Under the heading "Catalyst A.I." move the slider to "Performance."
9. Under the heading "Wait for vertical sync" move the slider to "On, unless application specifies."
10. Under the heading "Anti-Aliasing Mode" move the slider to "Performance."
11. Click "Apply" to save these changes.
12. Start Guild Wars 2.

Once loaded, access the "Graphic Options" window and make the following changes:

1. Change "Refresh Rate" to "60 Hz"
2. Change "Frame Limiter" to "60."
3. Change "Reflections" to "None."
4. Change "Render Sampling" to "Native."
5. Enable "Vertical Sync" at the bottom.


For Nvidia cards:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select "Nvidia Control Panel."
2. Once opened, left-click on "3D settings" and select "Adjust image settings with preview."
3. Select "Use my preference emphasizing" and move the slider to "Performance."
4. Select "Use the advanced 3D image settings" and left click on "Take me there."

This should take you to the "Manage 3D Settings" window. Once here:

5. Change "Power Management mode" to "Prefer maximum performance."
6. Change "Multi-display/mixed GPU acceleration" to "Single display performance mode."
7. Change "Vertical Sync" to "Use the 3D application settings."
8. Click "Apply" to save these changes.
9. Start Guild Wars 2.

Once loaded, access the "Graphic Options" window and make the following changes:

1. Change "Refresh Rate" to "60 Hz."
2. Change "Frame Limiter" to "60."
3. Change "Reflections" to "None."
4. Change "Render Sampling" to "Supersample" then back to "Native."
5. Enable "Vertical Sync" at the bottom.



What kind of performance are you getting with 570?

Doing the above for my AMD card yielded tremendous results. They must have some flaw in their engine or programming that doesn't like it when AMD video cards don't have a frame rate limit or something.

This page might help you decide. Some good info and data to look over in concerns with the 570 and 670.

http://www.pcper.com/news/Graphics-Cards/GeForce-GTX-670-vs-GTX-570-Performance-Update
 
Well, now that I made the changes you suggested, it's running at 60 FPS almost everywhere on (basically) max settings. Thanks! Kind of feel dumb over that one...probably need to get better at using Google.

I'll take a look at the link. I guess on that note, if I did have $400-500 to spend on a GPU, would I be better off switching to an AMD offering?
 
Red Love X said:
Well, now that I made the changes you suggested, it's running at 60 FPS almost everywhere on (basically) max settings. Thanks! Kind of feel dumb over that one...probably need to get better at using Google.

I'll take a look at the link. I guess on that note, if I did have $400-500 to spend on a GPU, would I be better off switching to an AMD offering?
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I know it did the same thing for me. I have no idea why that helps so much. I was getting like medium settings and 30-40 fps and now doing Max except reflections and 50fps. Doesn't make any sense. I found that information directly from Guild Wars team after I submitted a ticket for help on low performance for my well specced machine. So isn't exactly easy info to find.

As for AMD, don't really know. I don't really have a grasp of spending that much on a card so not exactly sure what is worth what to people that have that much to spend. Others should be able to help.
 
Honestly, if there aren't any games that are running badly for you, I'd say just wait. No reason to upgrade when you don't need it. If you wait the same tech later will cost much less and newer tech will be out that's even better than what you could spend now.

Of course that's true with all computer components ever. It's just finding the opportune time to switch. The 570 is still plenty powerful for anything you'd want to play right now.
 
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