GTX 580 Superclocked

drakkhen20 · 02-18-11, 03:11 PM

the 470 and the 480 has been discontinued prior to the release of the 580 and 570. if your wondering about the diffrences in them go to www.nvidia.com and find them under products and compare the details, theres just more in clock speeds in the 500s then the 400s they both use the same new chipset. there isn't too much of a diffrence but the 500 series do make an impact. i wouldn't recomend buying the 580 superclocked based on their price. you come out way better (if you plan to spend it) buying two 570s which will run you about $200 more but will out-perform a single 580 superclocked or not. but in anycase if your mother board isn't compatible with sli then go with what you want in the end. 500 series cards are excellent cards and most of the time these are the performance jumps you will see with these cards. i recently had 3 9800 gtx+ 512s in 3-way and didn't even come close to the performance i get with two 570s and way quieter and cooler. so if any of are thinking of buying them. they are worth it.

Task Force · 02-18-11, 03:29 PM

"Tatical Facepalm" So they phased out the 480 already... Damn...

Wilcke · 02-18-11, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

"Tatical Facepalm" So they phased out the 480 already... Damn...

The 400 (Fermi 100) series was not a great success; the Fermi 110 is a completely different story.

Another thing to keep in mind and I have mixed feelings on this one. I purchased my card from Amazon and it comes with a three year warranty. If you purchase direct from EVGA you get a lifetime warranty. Second, to qualify for their EVGA Step Up program you have to get the card either direct from them or purchase additional product insurance through them at the time you register your product and register for the Step Up program.

It just an FYI for those that are EVGA fanbois (I am one), there are other vendors that also have good 500 series cards.

Never has the ocean in SH4 flowed this smoothly! Oh and I run this at 1920 by 1080 on a 23" LCD.

Task Force · 02-18-11, 04:27 PM

yea, I dont think i could try program thing, as i got the their program thingy, as i got it from EVGA thought Newegg...

But i got the card in april of last year, I think it only covers if you got it in the last 90 days.

SeaWolf U-57 · 02-19-11, 05:31 AM

It has the same chip set so no noticeable difference I have an over clocked GTS450 put them side by side And you wont see a difference in game play that's for sure

Well except for price that is

SeaWolf U-57 · 02-19-11, 05:34 AM

The GTX 470 would render a nice 30 to 40 FPS in similar circumstances.

You are kidding right

drakkhen20 · 02-20-11, 09:47 PM

you have to buy them from approved evga sellers like tigerdirect. i got all my evga (video-cards and motherboard) stuff from tigerdirect and i was able to opt up for the upgrade to the x58 motherboard that was a year ago and my videos cards which was this year. i tried purchasing from amazon and they screwed around too long and i had to cancelle the orders and ordered from tigerdirect and they were at my house 4 days later. i believe they are still running the buy a 500 series card now and get the 3dbenchmark for free. all you do is copy your invoice from where you bought it, submit it and they will email you a yay or nah cuz i think its limited cant remember if it is or not.

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Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	"Tatical Facepalm" So they phased out the 480 already... Damn... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

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Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	yea, I dont think i could try program thing, as i got the their program thingy, as i got it from EVGA thought Newegg... But i got the card in april of last year, I think it only covers if you got it in the last 90 days. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

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02-18-11, 03:11 PM	#1
drakkhen20 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 651 Downloads: 363 Uploads: 0	the 470 and the 480 has been discontinued prior to the release of the 580 and 570. if your wondering about the diffrences in them go to www.nvidia.com and find them under products and compare the details, theres just more in clock speeds in the 500s then the 400s they both use the same new chipset. there isn't too much of a diffrence but the 500 series do make an impact. i wouldn't recomend buying the 580 superclocked based on their price. you come out way better (if you plan to spend it) buying two 570s which will run you about $200 more but will out-perform a single 580 superclocked or not. but in anycase if your mother board isn't compatible with sli then go with what you want in the end. 500 series cards are excellent cards and most of the time these are the performance jumps you will see with these cards. i recently had 3 9800 gtx+ 512s in 3-way and didn't even come close to the performance i get with two 570s and way quieter and cooler. so if any of are thinking of buying them. they are worth it.

02-19-11, 05:31 AM	#5
SeaWolf U-57 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,231 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	It has the same chip set so no noticeable difference I have an over clocked GTS450 put them side by side And you wont see a difference in game play that's for sure Well except for price that is

02-19-11, 05:34 AM	#6
SeaWolf U-57 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,231 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	The GTX 470 would render a nice 30 to 40 FPS in similar circumstances. You are kidding right

02-20-11, 09:47 PM	#7
drakkhen20 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 651 Downloads: 363 Uploads: 0	you have to buy them from approved evga sellers like tigerdirect. i got all my evga (video-cards and motherboard) stuff from tigerdirect and i was able to opt up for the upgrade to the x58 motherboard that was a year ago and my videos cards which was this year. i tried purchasing from amazon and they screwed around too long and i had to cancelle the orders and ordered from tigerdirect and they were at my house 4 days later. i believe they are still running the buy a 500 series card now and get the 3dbenchmark for free. all you do is copy your invoice from where you bought it, submit it and they will email you a yay or nah cuz i think its limited cant remember if it is or not.