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Nvidia GPU [Flagship]  

Poll Results: Your favorite flagship NVidia GPU?

Poll expired: Nov 30, 2012  
  • 45% (465)
    MSI GTX680 Lightning
  • 34% (353)
    EVGA GTX 680 Classified
  • 1% (13)
    PNY GTX 680 2048MB PCIe
  • 2% (30)
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 680 AMP! Edition
  • 15% (159)
    Asus GTX 680 DirectCU II
1020 Total Votes  
post #1 of 81
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Nvidia GPU - Flagship

MSI GTX680 Lightning

N680GTX Lightning, the new king of the graphics card world equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU. The GTX 680 utilizes exclusive Unlocked Digital Power architecture to unleash the full performance of the graphics card without any extra modifications. The innovative unique GPU Reactor power supply back plate also reduces power supply noise and improves overclocking stability. The GTX 680 Lightning is kept cool by the Twin Frozr IV cooling solution with Dust Removal technology, dual temperature-controlled fans, and SuperPipe. When compared to the reference board, temperatures are reduced by 16° and noise is lowered by 6.7dB, thereby providing optimal balance between thermal and acoustic. The MSI GTX 680 Lightning uses Military Class III components which have been rigorously tested by an independent laboratory to deliver extreme stability during overclocking. The 3x3 OC Kits, designed specifically for overclockers, are also the perfect tool for monitoring graphics card status. As the newest flagship graphics card, the GTX 680 Lightning offers advanced unique design features which deliver unparalleled performance, cooling, materials, and software applications to satisfy even the most hardcore professional overclockers.


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EVGA GTX 680 Classified

Powered by the fastest and most power efficient GPU ever built by NVIDIA, the EVGA GeForce GTX 680 graphics card changes your game with unprecedented performance and features. This card is based on 28nm Kepler architecture and built around 1536 CUDA Cores with 4GB/256-bit GDDR5 memory, producing reality-redefining power and bringing smooth, seamless, true-to-life gaming like you have never experienced before. It’s also factory overclocked to 1111 MHz Base Clock/1176 MHz Boost Clock, a level higher than the 1006MHz/1058MHz than reference design, to pump out higher framerates in the hottest titles. More than speed, this card packs support for all the premium GTX gaming technologies such as NVIDIA Surround, 3D Vision, PhysX and SLI. With these features and more, the EVGA GeForce GTX 680 gives you more than one way to elevate your experience.


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PNY GTX 680 2048MB PCIe


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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 680 AMP! Edition

Experience game-changing performance with the amplified ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 680 AMP! Edition powered by a powerful new GeForce® architecture that redefines smooth, seamless and lifelike gaming. The ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 680 AMP! Edition raises the performance bar with new NVIDIA® GPU Boost technology that maximizes clock speeds on the fly for maximum performance in every gaming scenario.


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Asus GTX 680 DirectCU II

The first 28nm design from NVIDIA comes in a complete package by way of the ASUS GTX 680 graphics card, featuring true next generation power and all-new NVIDIA GPU Boost frequency modulation. ASUS GPU Tweak helps gamers and overclockers make the most of this powerhouse card through a flexible and intuitive interface, while NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync promotes smoother games with all details set to maximum. NVIDIA 3D Vision also returns, improved by 28nm efficiency and power.


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[3930K @ 5.3GHz / 4770K @ 5.3GHz] [Rampage IV Extreme / Z87X-OC] [ASUS GeForce GTX Titan 6GB | WB inc.] [16GB Corsair Vengeance] 
Hard DriveCoolingCoolingCooling
[X25-MG2 80GB +2 SpinpointF3 1TB RAID0 +WDG 750GB] [LD PC-V2 SS Phase Change] [XSPC X2O 750 pump/res] [EK Coolstream XT 360 + XT 240] 
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[Crossover 27Q LED-P 1440p+ASUS 1200p+LG 1080p] [Corsair AX1200] [Custom test bench] [Sennheiser HD558s] 
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FX 8320 8x Celeron 352 i7 3930K CVF, commando, 2x RIVE 
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Asus 4870x2 2x OEM Dell 3870x2 HIS 3870 Palit GTX 480 
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GTX 285 EVGA 8800GTX MSI X1600 (2d benching) 5850 
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Sapphire 5830 HIS 5770 Sapphire 4870 Corsair 
Hard DriveCoolingCoolingCooling
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[3930K @ 5.3GHz / 4770K @ 5.3GHz] [Rampage IV Extreme / Z87X-OC] [ASUS GeForce GTX Titan 6GB | WB inc.] [16GB Corsair Vengeance] 
Hard DriveCoolingCoolingCooling
[X25-MG2 80GB +2 SpinpointF3 1TB RAID0 +WDG 750GB] [LD PC-V2 SS Phase Change] [XSPC X2O 750 pump/res] [EK Coolstream XT 360 + XT 240] 
MonitorPowerCaseAudio
[Crossover 27Q LED-P 1440p+ASUS 1200p+LG 1080p] [Corsair AX1200] [Custom test bench] [Sennheiser HD558s] 
CPUCPUCPUMotherboard
FX 8320 8x Celeron 352 i7 3930K CVF, commando, 2x RIVE 
GraphicsGraphicsGraphicsGraphics
Asus 4870x2 2x OEM Dell 3870x2 HIS 3870 Palit GTX 480 
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GTX 285 EVGA 8800GTX MSI X1600 (2d benching) 5850 
GraphicsGraphicsGraphicsRAM
Sapphire 5830 HIS 5770 Sapphire 4870 Corsair 
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Intel X25-M 80GB LD PC-V2 SS Phase Change OCN Marksman 2x old tek slims (GPU) 
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post #2 of 81
I'll take me all
    
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post #3 of 81
GTX680 Lightning
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Samsung F3 Spinpoint & Crucial C300 128 GB (OS) Asus WIN 7 64 Ultimate NEC 2490wuxi (rev 1) 
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Hard DriveOptical DriveOSMonitor
Samsung F3 Spinpoint & Crucial C300 128 GB (OS) Asus WIN 7 64 Ultimate NEC 2490wuxi (rev 1) 
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Logitech Wave Cooler Master RP 1000W Cooler Master HAF 932 Logitech G5 
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post #4 of 81
680 lightning!
post #5 of 81
My vote goes to the MSI GTX680 Lightning.

Also you forgot the "M" in MSI on the poll
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Samsung F4 LG CH10LS20 Bluray CoolerMaster Hyper Z600 Windows 7 
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Samsung F4 LG CH10LS20 Bluray CoolerMaster Hyper Z600 Windows 7 
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post #7 of 81
For 2gb cards the Lighting for 4gb cards the Galaxy GC 680..
    
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7950 w/ Alphacool block G.SKILL Trident X 2500mhz 2x4gb SanDisk Extreme 240gb sata III 6gbs x5 SwiftTech Apongee Drive II 
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post #8 of 81
I'm voting for the Asus as it's a little faster than the Lightning, and it's slightly quieter than the Lightning as well in the review I read on it.
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Western Digital 320GB Vertex 4 128gb Samsung 16x DVD Reader Noctua D14 
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Windows 7 Home Edition Dell 2412 Logitech G510 Antec 650w Green 
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R4 Silent Razer Naga Rocketfish Mousepad 
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Intel 3930k Sabertooth x79 GTX 670 G.SKILL f3-2400c10d-16gtx (already owned) 
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Hard DriveHard DriveOptical DriveCooling
1TB Caviar Black 120gb Samsung 840 SSD 16x DVD Burner Custom Watercooling Loop for CPU 
OSMonitorKeyboardPower
Windows 8 AOC 22" 1080p Monitor Logitech G710+ Antec 650w + 300w spare (for Fans & WC loop) 
CaseMouseMouse Pad
Case Labs Magnum M8 Naga Hex Rocketfish 
CPUMotherboardGraphicsRAM
Intel 3570k Asus P8Z77-V EVGA GTX 480 Mushkin 993991 
Hard DriveHard DriveOptical DriveCooling
Western Digital 320GB Vertex 4 128gb Samsung 16x DVD Reader Noctua D14 
OSMonitorKeyboardPower
Windows 7 Home Edition Dell 2412 Logitech G510 Antec 650w Green 
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R4 Silent Razer Naga Rocketfish Mousepad 
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Intel 3930k Sabertooth x79 GTX 670 G.SKILL f3-2400c10d-16gtx (already owned) 
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G.SKILL f3-2400c10d-16gtx 1tb Caviar Black (Already owned) Samsung 840 series 128gb SSD (Already Owned) 16x Samsung DVD Drive (Already Owned) 
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Heatkiller 3.0 for socket 2011 10' Tygon or Primochill 7/16 ID - 5/8 OD tubing 16x Hose clamps RX340 radiator 
CoolingOSMonitorKeyboard
3x GT AP-15 fans Windows 8 Pro (Already Owned) ViewSonic VP2770 Logitech G710+ (Already Owned) 
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post #9 of 81
Classified; as long as you get a model with the EV plug.
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Logitech M705 Panda Pad Onboard 
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Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz (4x4) Samsung 830 64Gb Western Digital Velociraptor 150Gb Western Digital VelociRaptor 300Gb 
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Western Digital Caviar Blue 640Gb Seagate 7200.12 500Gb Custom EK Loop Windows 8 x64 Pro 
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Planar PX2710MW Cooler Master QuickFire Pro Cooler Master SPH 1300w DWood Tech Bench 
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Logitech M705 Panda Pad Onboard 
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my MSI 680 L
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