NVIDIA to Launch GeForce GTX 980 Ti After Summer

[btarunr]

NVIDIA reportedly adjusted launch of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, to after Summer, 2015. The company could be using the time to let the market digest existing inventories of the GTX 980 (and avoid the repeat of slow sales on its GTX 770), particularly in the early-Summer season, when PC enthusiasts and gamers tend to upgrade or build afresh. The time could also be spent to watch what AMD comes up with, for its Radeon R9 390X.

The R9 390X, scheduled for a June-July launch, is based on a silicon that looks competitive with the GM200 on paper, and introduces a few new features, such as high-bandwidth memory (HBM). The GTX 980 Ti could feature an identical core-configuration to the GTX TITAN X, but feature half the memory amount at 6 GB, different clock speeds, and freedom for add-in card (AIC) partners to innovate custom-design cards.



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[Chaitanya]

I would like to see replacement for 750/750Ti before 980Ti, hell even a 960Ti makes more sense compared to release of 980Ti at this point of time.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

Somewhat a good thing as they won't be making the same mistake. Time to let the remaining 970 & 980 cards, be it stock form or modified by AIB vendors, to shine a little while longer. =)

 

[64K]

Yeah, I was just reading that at VideoCardz too. Probably 5 more months to wait for my next card and I hope W1zzard will be sent several brands to test so we can know which will probably be the best choice as far as cooling, quietness and OC room.

@Chaitanya You do know the 750/750 Ti are Maxwells right?

 

[rtwjunkie]

I would like to see replacement for 750/750Ti before 980Ti, hell even a 960Ti makes more sense compared to release of 980Ti at this point of time.

It makes no sense to change them until the next series. Those were the first Maxwells released, and fullfill the value end of the Maxwell line.

 

[GhostRyder]

I had a felling we would be waiting a bit on this card. Made no sense to butcher the GTX Titan X that fast in sales without another card that would theoretically be better.

 

[rtwjunkie]

I had a felling we would be waiting a bit on this card. Made no sense to butcher the GTX Titan X that fast in sales without another card that would theoretically be better.

And it makes sense to see what cards AMD lays on the table before revealing their own. Of course, if 390x is one helluva card, it could backfire on them if it underperforms compared to the 390x.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

the 750 line was the 1st Gen Maxwell & also their 1st small mistake as they were too focused on lowering power consumption instead of getting it along with performance. Well, there are shops that are still selling them & usually meant for those who just wanted to build a super-cheap, $500 or so PC to run games like D2, LoL & SCII on 1080p with decent framerate. While this is still an ok thing, most builders would recommend the GTX760 if those wanted a little more GPU horsepower without breaking the bank. the 960 is also a good choice, but depends entirely on who's buying it.

 

[jabbadap]

It makes no sense to change them until the next series. Those were the first Maxwells released, and fullfill the value end of the Maxwell line.

well I would like to see new gm207/tuned gm107 with updated hevc nvenc/purevideo capabilities. Would be perfect low power htpc card.

But I think if nvidia releases gtx950ti it will be castrated gm206 and gt750ti will be rebranded as gtx950.

 

[Ferrum Master]

oh LOL...

Are they really scared of 390X or is it only me?

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

AMD's R9 390X vs Nvidia's GTX980Ti. THAT would be a very interesting battle of 2 major companies who's in the pixel pusher market for more than a decade.

@Ferrum Master hmm... *thinks* maybe? maybe not.

 

[Chaitanya]

Yeah, I was just reading that at VideoCardz too. Probably 5 more months to wait for my next card and I hope W1zzard will be sent several brands to test so we can know which will probably be the best choice as far as cooling, quietness and OC room.

@Chaitanya You do know the 750/750 Ti are Maxwells right?

yes, 750/750Ti were the first Maxwell cards to hit the market.

It makes no sense to change them until the next series. Those were the first Maxwells released, and fullfill the value end of the Maxwell line.

I was pointing towards the H.265 support only on GTX960 and maybe nVidia extending that support to the lower end 950/950Ti. 750/750Ti make a perfect HTPC cards for the people on budget, I have done couple of builds using those card and I really like those cards.

http://us.hardware.info/reviews/589...f-this-moment-h265-on-the-gtx-960-innpractice

 

[Ferrum Master]

It means currently they have only heavy caliber Titan X, that have limited quantity and thus the justified price. So speculating... there are problems with the yields? And they can only remedy it in 5 months...? Wut?

 

[chinmi]

time to upgrade my gtx 970 !!!

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

H.265 decoding on my main & test rigs are fine. Will give it a shot on my laptop. BTW, I'm using a modified MPC-HC as primary video player so it could be the reason why...

@Chaitanya for now I can safely say the GTX750 & Ti variant is still the more preferred card for budget builders who wants decent horsepower without breaking their wallet.

 

[newtekie1]

And it makes sense to see what cards AMD lays on the table before revealing their own. Of course, if 390x is one helluva card, it could backfire on them if it underperforms compared to the 390x.

The great thing nVidia has going for it right now is power consumption and low temperatures. While there is already talks that the 390x is going to need a AIO water cooler just to get any kind of decent clock speeds.

So nVidia can wait and see what the air-cooled version of the 390x is capable of, and then tune the clock speeds of the 980Ti to match or better it.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

uh... @chinmi I think it's not a wise move to upgrade from your GTX970 as that card is one of the most powerful 1080p killer pixel pusher in it's class. Upgrading to the 980Ti will only disappoint you more than making you a happy gamer. I'm using the G1 Gaming variant of the 970, OCed it to 1.4GHz with Boost & I can say it's worth my MYR1499 of purchase.

 

[the54thvoid]

oh LOL...

Are they really scared of 390X or is it only me?

Why are you scared of the 390X?

But seriously - no they're not. Everyone is basing perf on the Chiphell leaks and that placed GM200 (AKA Titan X) just behind 390X (or Fiji XT). But, a 980Ti with 6GB (already better placed on TDP than Titan X) and clock speeds up to what 1400-1500Mhz will put it about 20-25% faster than Titan X, IF required.

The later release makes sense, the 780Ti stole the 290X's brief crown, then the 980 came along and now Titan X. 3 cards to beat down AMD's top tier. I don't think fora second Nvidia are scared, simply waiting to see what will be required to slap down Fiji.

I'm quite sure Fiji will beat Titan X but not be enough to be safe from an AIB modified GM200.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

breaking the 60fps barrier with nearly at max settings on 1080p for demanding games is the best thing I have in life.

 

[Sony Xperia S]

The great thing nVidia has going for it right now is power consumption and low temperatures. While there is already talks that the 390x is going to need a AIO water cooler just to get any kind of decent clock speeds.

So nVidia can wait and see what the air-cooled version of the 390x is capable of, and then tune the clock speeds of the 980Ti to match or better it.

Yes, and AMD will wait a little further (after the back-to-school season when nvidia willl release something) to launch something on next-generation process and nvidia will again be lagging.

I guess the launch of 980 Ti that late is not the optimal solution.

 

[the54thvoid]

breaking the 60fps barrier with nearly at max settings on 1080p for demanding games is the best thing I have in life.

Get a sexual partner. Unless that breaks your countries laws.

 

[Sony Xperia S]

Get a sexual partner. Unless that breaks your countries laws.

An immediate ban because you hint that guy is gay.... That's awful rude.

Don't you, guys, have parents who taught you how to behave and not being rude with people?

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

@the54thvoid I'm single btw. No partners for that anyways. =w=

 

[the54thvoid]

An immediate ban because you hint that guy is gay.... That's awful rude.

Don't you, guys, have parents who taught you how to behave and not being rude with people?

Unfortunately I read this from the front page so I will reply, despite otherwise being 'blind' to your consistent and frankly pathetic drivel.

I say sexual partner because having not stalked the posters profile page I cannot at a glance determine sex. Your profile actually says female but your context from your postings suggest otherwise. By not knowing someone's gender, it is better to say partner than infer sexual orientation as that leaves it open to correct interpretation.

You on the other hand, being the forum troll that you are suggest that I am insulting someone when my post infers no such meaning. Many of our forum members are female and it is highly chauvinistic to apply the male gender to them.

Your input is not desired, unwelcome and again, utterly futile. Why don't you just go away and

Spoiler

play minecraft

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

just chill... I know it's a joke & I just go along with the flow. No harm is done here.