[Fallacy]

Im trying to hold off purchasing a 670 until the asus one comes out. It seems to be faster and better cooled for only $20 premium. Does anyone know when this card is coming out? Can anyone share any concrete info on the speed/etc? Is anyone else waiting for this card?

 

[ShodanMarcus]

Best guess as everyone else. Asus likes to make people wait in the states

 

[juano]

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Originally Posted by Fallacy

Im trying to hold off purchasing a 670 until the asus one comes out. It seems to be faster and better cooled for only $20 premium. Does anyone know when this card is coming out? Can anyone share any concrete info on the speed/etc? Is anyone else waiting for this card?

Yea, here. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_670_Direct_Cu_II/ as for release date I wouldn't expect it to be too much longer, it's not like it's a different card from the one they are already selling, it's just a factory overclock.

 

[Fallacy]

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Originally Posted by juano

Yea, here. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_670_Direct_Cu_II/ as for release date I wouldn't expect it to be too much longer, it's not like it's a different card from the one they are already selling, it's just a factory overclock.

thanks! and I've heard that the asus cards are more "cherry picked" since they have to overclock higher to meet the requirements. Doesn't it also have significantly better cooling?

should I get a different 670 instead?

 

[waylonrobert]

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Originally Posted by Fallacy

thanks! and I've heard that the asus cards are more "cherry picked" since they have to overclock higher to meet the requirements. Doesn't it also have significantly better cooling?
should I get a different 670 instead?

Yep, they are better. Not that it seems to matter right now, because they aren't for sale anywhere in the US right now (TOP or non-top). Supposedly yes it does have significantly better cooling. The only other highly recommended stock 670 is the Gigabyte.

 

[Fallacy]

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Originally Posted by waylonrobert

Yep, they are better. Not that it seems to matter right now, because they aren't for sale anywhere in the US right now (TOP or non-top). Supposedly yes it does have significantly better cooling. The only other highly recommended stock 670 is the Gigabyte.

do u think it is worth the wait for this card?

 

[100cotton]

I'm waiting for this card too. Your killing us Asus!

 

[Fallacy]

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Originally Posted by 100cotton

I'm waiting for this card too. Your killing us Asus!

hahaha indeed

 

[steven88]

I wonder if this week will be the week?

 

[Leudast]

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Originally Posted by steven88

I wonder if this week will be the week?

I certainly hope so. I'm grabbing the first card I see between the Gigabyte or the Asus TOP.

 

[steven88]

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Originally Posted by Leudast

I certainly hope so. I'm grabbing the first card I see between the Gigabyte or the Asus TOP.

what happens if they list the DC2 at $450? still buying?

 

[staryoshi]

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Originally Posted by steven88

what happens if they list the DC2 at $450? still buying?

I'd pay $450 for the TOP model

It's faster than a stock GTX 680 and has a fantastic heatsink/superior circuitry.

 

[Fallacy]

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Originally Posted by staryoshi

I'd pay $450 for the TOP model

It's faster than a stock GTX 680 and has a fantastic heatsink/superior circuitry.

im not sure i can wait much longer, i may pull the trigger on the gigabyte windforce

 

[staryoshi]

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Originally Posted by Fallacy

im not sure i can wait much longer, i may pull the trigger on the gigabyte windforce

Wait for the one you want, otherwise you'll fall prey to a fallacy

I'm hoping that they show up a few hours after NewEgg releases my gift card credit

 

[Raptor_Jesus]

Was going to pull the trigger on the Gigabyte OC. But now that I've heard about this smoking card, it's time to wait again.

 

[vhsownsbeta]

In Australia, of all places...

 

[Axon14]

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Originally Posted by Fallacy

thanks! and I've heard that the asus cards are more "cherry picked" since they have to overclock higher to meet the requirements. Doesn't it also have significantly better cooling?
should I get a different 670 instead?

I don't think that's any more true than any other manufacturer. It wouldn't make a lot of sense financially. They get what chips they get from the ODMs.

With that said, generally, ASUS has had one of the better heatsink/fan combos with the Direct CUII (as opposed to the godawful Direct CUII w/triple slot), which will keep a card cool and stable. Since there are no other custom coolers save for GB and EVGA's FTW model, it's def. worth waiting for.

 

[ShodanMarcus]

Europe has them, AU has them, USA has none

 

[waylonrobert]

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Originally Posted by ShodanMarcus

Europe has them, AU has them, USA has none

Yep and this is very mind boggling, because all "official" communication from Asus says they are available in the US, just that stock is low. Problem with their assertion is that no one has been able to buy one in the US.

 

[ShodanMarcus]

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Originally Posted by waylonrobert

Yep and this is very mind boggling, because all "official" communication from Asus says they are available in the US, just that stock is low. Problem with their assertion is that no one has been able to buy one in the US.

I haven't even seen one listed in the states yet