GTX 690 worth getting? - Page 3

r3s · 21st May 2012, 2:33 PM

I thought Diablo 3 doesn't even support sli/crossfire so does that effect the gtx690 or is onboard not a problem with games that don't support sli?

Hmm now it seems a driver update has it supported.......*confused*

m0n4g3 · 21st May 2012, 2:43 PM

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Originally Posted by r3s

I thought Diablo 3 doesn't even support sli/crossfire so does that effect the gtx690 or is onboard not a problem with games that don't support sli?

Hmm now it seems a driver update has it supported.......*confused*

since release date d3 has supported xfire for me... had both my gpu's in use at around the 30-40% mark.

It's not a very demanding game tbh...

gmeup · 21st May 2012, 2:49 PM

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Originally Posted by joecool

I'm getting the 690 cause I want to maintain constant FPS above 120 for my 120Hz monitor.

One 690 will be able to acheive your 120fps at 1080dpi with out breaking a sweat it should keep you future proofed for a while too. So long as the rest of your rig is reasonably modern.

walker_2003 · 21st May 2012, 8:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ol-skool

If you game at 1080p then honestly you don't need sli in the first place.

bf3 on 120hz on 1 x 680 wont hold 120fps for shit on 1080p

diablo seems to use 30% of my trifire on each card = equiv to 1 card. And its locked at 60FPS, might see if a 120fps fix (not that I will even notice it for the kind of game it is)

scotteee · 21st May 2012, 9:13 PM

personally i'd pick up 2 second hand 680's for around 1k mark and be on your way
unless you really need a single card or paying top dollar for high end isnt an issue.
a single 690 is more silent that 2 x 680's if sound is an issue,
speed wise from my testing it seems in gaming there's barely any noticeable difference, in benchmarking on 3dmark11 about 500 point diff

but when it comes to price there is up to a $600 difference, depending on location of purchase
now thats a big difference :P

Dan N · 24th May 2012, 12:43 PM

Hopefully I'm getting one from OCUK for $980 because I got credit as refund since my motherboard is damaged.

super kermit · 3rd June 2012, 8:38 PM

I am thinking the EVGA GTX 690 from the USA for $999.

I do game on 3 x 24" (and moving to 3 x 27")

For 1000 it is better value than the 1500 they charge for the card in Oz.

MR CHILLED · 3rd June 2012, 8:40 PM

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Originally Posted by super kermit

I am thinking the EVGA GTX 690 from the USA for $999.

If you got the cash go for it......that's quite a bit of money for a video card.

tr1cky271 · 3rd June 2012, 9:07 PM

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Originally Posted by super kermit

I am thinking the EVGA GTX 690 from the USA for $999.

For 1000 it is better value than the 1500 they charge for the card in Oz.

Wouldn't warranty be a bitch to claim?

SmolderinCorpse · 4th June 2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by super kermit

I am thinking the EVGA GTX 690 from the USA for $999.

I do game on 3 x 24" (and moving to 3 x 27")

For 1000 it is better value than the 1500 they charge for the card in Oz.

You do know that you'd get HEAPS of tax just trying to import any item that costs more than 1000 dollars?

Mustang68 · 4th June 2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SmolderinCorpse

You do know that you'd get HEAPS of tax just trying to import any item that costs more than 1000 dollars?

15% to be precise

ol-skool · 4th June 2012, 7:47 AM

Yeah not worth it in my eyes to ship from overseas and have something go wrong.

After taxes youll still save a bit but not enough to warrant not being at ease if you have to rma the card when it is DOA.

mr_mordred2095 · 4th June 2012, 8:11 AM

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Originally Posted by walker_2003

bf3 on 120hz on 1 x 680 wont hold 120fps for shit on 1080p

diablo seems to use 30% of my trifire on each card = equiv to 1 card. And its locked at 60FPS, might see if a 120fps fix (not that I will even notice it for the kind of game it is)

You can lock the framerate at whatever you want.

Escape -> Options

super kermit · 4th June 2012, 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ol-skool

Yeah not worth it in my eyes to ship from overseas and have something go wrong.

After taxes youll still save a bit but not enough to warrant not being at ease if you have to rma the card when it is DOA.

EVGA - worldwide warranty

NO GST as under 1000.

Postage is $50 with tracking

Saving $500........................

warcraft · 4th June 2012, 5:57 PM

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Originally Posted by super kermit

EVGA - worldwide warranty

NO GST as under 1000.

Postage is $50 with tracking

Saving $500........................

that cards going to cost more than a $1000 AUS , have you checked the exchange rate latley ?

21st May 2012, 9:13 PM	#35
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24th May 2012, 12:43 PM	#36
Dan N Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 633	Hopefully I'm getting one from OCUK for $980 because I got credit as refund since my motherboard is damaged.

3rd June 2012, 8:38 PM	#37
super kermit Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Pyrmont Posts: 715	I am thinking the EVGA GTX 690 from the USA for $999. I do game on 3 x 24" (and moving to 3 x 27") For 1000 it is better value than the 1500 they charge for the card in Oz.