gtx 590 anyone ?

[T}{OR]

You would have been better off with a single 3GB GTX 580. This way with a 590, you will only have 1.5 GB of vRAM effectively, and if the game doesn't support SLI - slower GPU than the GTX 580.

If you really wanted a proper SLI solution, 2 x GTX 580 3GB should have been your choice.

Not to mention that GTX 590 has a cheap power regulation, so I wouldn't recommend any OC - especially no 24/7 OC.

Originally Posted by HKLE

By the way, I had this discussion on Ram 800 or 1600 - does this make a real difference gamewise ?? (1600 not readily being available now)

Not sure I understand this - do you mean DDR2/DDR3??

[HKLE]

Originally Posted by T}{OR

You would have been better off with a single 3GB GTX 580. This way with a 590, you will only have 1.5 GB of vRAM effectively, and if the game doesn't support SLI - slower GPU than the GTX 580.

If you really wanted a proper SLI solution, 2 x GTX 580 3GB should have been your choice.

Not to mention that GTX 590 has a cheap power regulation, so I wouldn't recommend any OC - especially no 24/7 OC.




Not sure I understand this - do you mean DDR2/DDR3??

First - I am meanwhile aware of the GT 590 characteristics. Unfortunately, the 3 GB 580 is no option at the moment because of no market availability. So I am stuck with 1,5 GB 580 or 590. Second - the 590 promises a lot of potential due to its SLI design. Third - it is not noisy. Forth, it consumes a lot less power than 580 .... ?!! So - even it seems to be the worse choice at the moment, I will stick with it now. My PC seller told me, that I may change the card within a few months, if not satisfied, so what ...

Concerning RAM, its DDR3 ....

[HKLE]

I am able to play with high settings, 1920 resolution and over 30 FPS, thats what I am aiming at the moment.

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by HKLE

So I am stuck with 1,5 GB 580 or 590.

In both solutions you have only 1.5 GB of VRAM - 1.5 GB is assigned to each GPU core. Even when SLI is working, you only have 1.5 GB of VRAM effectively.

Originally Posted by HKLE

Forth, it consumes a lot less power than 580 .... ?!!

You mean less than a proper 580 SLI solution.




Cheap power regulation, runs very hot, "only" 1.5 GB of usable VRAM, and with no working SLI for CloD yet - I can not see it as a better option than a GTX 580, or 2 x 580 in SLI.

Originally Posted by HKLE

Concerning RAM, its DDR3 ....

1600.

[HKLE]

Originally Posted by T}{OR

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Cheap power regulation, runs very hot, "only" 1.5 GB of usable VRAM, and with no working SLI for CloD yet - I can not see it as a better option than a GTX 580, or 2 x 580 in SLI.

1600.

So ? I cannot get the 3 GB version 480 at the moment. So - even if SLI support sometimes should be available for COD - I thought I read about it somewhere ?! - I should be better off with a 1,5 GB 580 ?

So - maybe I am stupid - but what then is SLI for ?


Concerning the power question, I got the quote from my seller, that for a 580 I need a stronger power input, with the 590 i dont ??? (We are basically upgrading a "gamer PC" tht they are offering)

I still have the chance to change things tomorrow, so your Input is very appreciated ....

[timholt]

I have 2 mates who are in the computer business and know their onions. Both of them said only one way to go - GTX 580 1.5G

[timholt]

When I was deciding on the upgrade, 2 mates who are in separate computer businesses, one who owns his own, both recommended the GTX 580 1.5G. I am happy with it.
I have an Antrec case with 4 air cooling fans and it does not run hot.

Sorry for the duplication - I did not think the first one posted and I can't delete it.

[HKLE]

got it. Thank you all ...

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by HKLE

So ? I cannot get the 3 GB version 480 at the moment. So - even if SLI support sometimes should be available for COD - I thought I read about it somewhere ?! - I should be better off with a 1,5 GB 580 ?

So - maybe I am stupid - but what then is SLI for ?


Concerning the power question, I got the quote from my seller, that for a 580 I need a stronger power input, with the 590 i dont ??? (We are basically upgrading a "gamer PC" tht they are offering)

I still have the chance to change things tomorrow, so your Input is very appreciated ....

590 has 2 Fermi 110 chips while 580 has one. On 590 they run on lower frequencies than on 580. Now, from lowest to highest power requirement this translates into: 580 < 590 < 2 x 580.

Thus your seller is either uninformed or there was some kind of misunderstanding. I am willing to bet that he meant you can run 590 with the current PSU, but not 2 x 580's.

Ditch that 590 and go for a GTX 580. If you really want an SLI solution, get another later on or now if the budget allows it (preferably in a combo with a MBO equipped with nf200 chip on it so you can run them both in x16/x16 bandwidth).

In all above solutions you will have 1.5 GB of VRAM at your disposal.

[Taxman]

Believe EVGA just came out with a GTX 580 3gig which is SLI ready, might also be worth a look. I am also looking to upgrade in week or so and am looking at the EVGA card.