Get to the next level with the EVGA GeForce GTX 680. This card delivers truly game-changing performance that taps into the powerful new GeForce architecture to redefine smooth, seamless, lifelike gaming. It offers brand new, never before seen features that will redefine the way you think about performance graphics cards. Expect more from your graphics card that just state-of-the-art features and technology; get faster, smoother and a richer gaming experience with the EVGA GeForce GTX 680.
$ 509.99
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Excellent card and value; very quiet,
This card is a strong performer. I am glad I decided to wait on the 690 as this seems to have enough power to drive my 2560×1600 with all effects and settings maximized. Very pleased with the performance and the imagine quality.
The card is much quieter that my previous radeon and is drawing considerably less power. Happy on both accounts.
Only stressing video ram past the 2gb barrier for skyrim modifications, but figured the 4GB would be worth a few extra bucks to future proof for future titles with more detailed textures, or if I chose to implement a multiple monitor configuration.
The only caution I would provide is the card is large – even larger than my 4870×2. I failed to check the measurements in my case only to discover this was about 1/4″ too long when I went to install it. Once I relocated a hard drive bay I was in business. But an item to double check if you cannot make adjustments to your case.
Great card and great buy.
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|Killer Card!!!,
This video card is amazing. I have yet to find a game this card cannot play on “Ultra” or “Ultimate” video settings. As far as cooling goes I have installed EVGA Precision X to monitor my temps, use the custom fan curve, and monitor the over all performance in game. My card stays at at around 65c with 40 to 45{b81fbfd19e1fca5890798868c0714c408bbd5ec471654b6f9630c0fffa6e7eb3} fan speed with an actual room temp of 60-65c. This is also under a full load playing games like Battlefield 3, Crysis 3, Dead Space 3, Tomb Raider,and many other demanding games. I would have to say over all noise levels aren’t too bad though I don’t have anything to compare it to at the moment. I owned a GTX 670 FTW before this card. If you check the benchmarks, they are REALLY close in specs. However, I don’t know if I am diluting myself but it does feel “better” when playing games. I was under the impression the 5-7{b81fbfd19e1fca5890798868c0714c408bbd5ec471654b6f9630c0fffa6e7eb3} power difference between the two cards is negligible but I DO feel a difference. Bottom line, you will not regret dropping the money. Expensive, yes it is. I hardly find that a reason to take a star away from a great product.
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|Worth every penny,
So this review is for the actual product. Not for the third party seller Tiger Direct who sent a box that had the factory seal broken.
The card itself is amazing. The 4GB of memory makes a huge difference. I upgraded from a GTX 680 2GB and was getting a lot of stuttering when rotating the camera in Skyrim. This was due to the use of a lot of 4k texture mods and running Ultra at 2560×1440. I was maxing out the 2GB of VRAM. I tried every tweak I could find, but nothing would fix the stuttering. Upgraded to this card with the 4GB, and everything runs silky smooth. No more stuttering!!
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