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JEShort01
Inspiring
April 5, 2012

Wow, a GTX 680 available at Newegg again!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162095

Enjoy it and please report your results back here if you snag one.

Jim


Bill Gehrke
Bill Gehrke
Inspiring
April 5, 2012

They sure do not last long I just checked the link to see for myself (of course I already snagged mine direct from EVGA) and it is showing "Out of Stock"

I just took a look at the time difference between your post and mine 1 hour 12 minutes!

Harm_Millaard
Harm_Millaard
Inspiring
April 5, 2012

Jeez, I'm lucky I still have some time to wait at least for the 4 GB version or maybe even the 685/690 to appear with a larger memory bus.

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Anonymous
March 30, 2012

Hi,

I have been following the discussion here - to help me decide if I should buy the GTX 680 for rendering video with PP, on a new dedicated X79  (i7 six cores) machine with PCI 3.

This far, it seems like i should not.

Fabio (today) says: "I think that with this movement nvidia (and its partner) it wants to push seriously using of the new graphical cards of the Quadro family, maybe."

This suspicion seems to have support here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-680-review-benchmark,3161-15.html

So, for now, Quadro seems to me to be a better choise for rendering purposes.

Transcoding:  Tom's Hardware benchmark of MPEG2><H.264 seems to have some problems with some software bug and the Espresso application, so I am not sure what degree of truth the result is representing. The better benchmark results for H.264 >< H.264/youtube format transcoding is more convincing.

As for rendering speed, I suppose that this is more a CPU thing, rather dependant on the number of cores. I am not sure though how CPU cores are working against CUDA. So please correct me if I am wrong - it would really make me happy

But if Tom's Hardware review is right in the conclusion that the GTX 680 is in fact deliberately reduced in computing power to not compete with nVidias own Quadro cards, it seems to me that GTX 680 is a dedicated gaming card - not a video rendering card. Unfortunately.

I will continue to follow this thread - hoping that somebody proves me wrong

Happy Eastern!

C
Crist_OC_PC
Participating Frequently
March 30, 2012

RMO2011

Do you know what MOBO tomshardware use for this benchmark???

Is that benchmark was made on a MOBO <> X79 ONLY aplay to mobo with PCIex 2.0

You get my point?

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Anonymous
March 30, 2012

Hi Crist OC/PC.

I get your point.

The mobo used was a Gigabyte X79-UD5.

As far as I know this mobo supports direct download of drivers for third generation PCI - as soon as you need it. Though the default to my knowledge is PCI 2.

Total benchmark setup here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-680-review-benchmark,3161-6.html

El_Plates
El_Plates
Participating Frequently
March 30, 2012

Is the GTX 680 on Adobe's official list of supported cards yet ?

Also, I'm curious to know if that card is suitable for After Affects CS5.5. Can it help speed-up previews ?

I'm currently using OpenGL via a 1GB AMD Radeon HD-6770 to keep the previews moving.

It's a bit limiting, as it doesn't allow me to add basic effects such as  'Blur' to as many layers as i'd like.

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Animation Guy
Inspiring
March 30, 2012

NO.

read post on this page, it has a direct link to official cards that are supported.

El_Plates wrote:

Is the GTX 680 on Adobe's official list of supported cards yet ?

    C
    Crist_OC_PC
    Participating Frequently
    March 30, 2012

    "NO.

    read post on this page, it has a direct link to official cards that are supported.

    El_Plates wrote:

    Is the GTX 680 on Adobe's official list of supported cards yet ?

    "

    Not. sot what? like the GTX460, GTX 480, GTX560,80,90 .  They work any how.

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      Anonymous
      March 29, 2012

      Just one novice question.

      Is this card already officially supported by Adobe in CS5.5 or do I have to wait for CS6?

      I guess since you are running benchmarks already there is a way to use it with CS5.5 Premiere and/or AfterEffects.

      Is there an simpel way to make CS5.5 products to recognize and use this new card. Or might that ne a problem because

      of the new architecture (Kepler instead of Fermi)?

      Thank you for your help.

      A
      Animation Guy
      Inspiring
      March 29, 2012

      "officially" ? - good question.  I just checked myself, and no it is not, however I don't think they have updated this list for a long-time.

      http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/tech-specs.html

      Funny though, I go by a deli every day on my way to work, and THEY have the time to update their list, i.e. "soup of the day " LOL. 

      You would think Adobe could also. Kind of amazing they don't have the manpower to do so, or don't think it's important enough.

      This new card works with ver 5.5 though.  Officially though - as of today, March 29, 2012, no it doesn't.

      Dave.

      and yes, take my post with a smile, I'm joking a little bit here, but in reality, yes, Adobe should be on the ball a little quicker.  A note should be there

      at least letting people know that the new Nvidia cards "x, y and z" will soon be officially supported.

      C.-D. Schulz wrote:

      Just one novice question.

      Is this card already officially supported by Adobe in CS5.5 or do I have to wait for CS6?

      I guess since you are running benchmarks already there is a way to use it with CS5.5 Premiere and/or AfterEffects.

      Is there an simpel way to make CS5.5 products to recognize and use this new card. Or might that ne a problem because

      of the new architecture (Kepler instead of Fermi)?

      Thank you for your help.

      Baz R
      Baz R
      Known Participant
      March 27, 2012

      Update:

      if you want to use 4x Monitors with the same resolution across all monitors via the gtx 680 the max is 1920x1200, as The HDMI limits the Resolution as I have just found out.

      I have 3x 30" Monitors with DVI Ports and to run a 3rd Monitor I have to Purchase a Displayport to Dual Link Dvi Adaptor to make it work. Cost UK £90. Or to Purchase a Cheap Geforce GPU (210) for £20.

      Baz

      Also I have done a PPBM5 Benchmark and it did make a Difference compared to my 480, I will let Bill Update once he has done tests with his card, and has seen my Test Results.

      Bill Gehrke
      Bill Gehrke
      Inspiring
      March 28, 2012

      Baz have you gotten any of my standard emails?  I have responded to your PM's via direct email.  The only way we can update the database is if you formally submit the data by using the "Submit Results" option on the home page. 

      Here is a reasonable but high quality Display Port to DVI adapter for only $26

      Baz R
      Baz R
      Known Participant
      March 28, 2012

      Hi,

      Bill

      No Emails Received

      The Adaptor you have listed is a single link Pasive Adaptor.

      for large displays require a dual link active adaptor

      just like this one.

      http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DP2DVID-DisplayPort-Active-Converter/dp/B003AR5S5M/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1332920598&sr=8-14http://

      Baz

      Baz R
      Baz R
      Known Participant
      March 26, 2012

      Hi,

      Dave

      I ordered the current available 2gb Version of the GTX 680.

      My System spec at Present is:

      Asus P6T7 WS with 980x 4.2GHZ,

      The card has Arived this morning, will do some tests and see what it can do.

      Baz

      D
      Daxman1965
      Participating Frequently
      March 26, 2012

      Hi Baz,

      thanks for your help and I can't wait to see how it works. What card did you have in the machine?

      Dax

      Baz R
      Baz R
      Known Participant
      March 24, 2012

      Plenty for Sale here in the UK,

      Rumours say EVGA are bringing out a 4gb Version.

      Well I have ordered one, cant wait to Test the Beast.

      Baz

      Harm_Millaard
      Harm_Millaard
      Inspiring
      March 24, 2012

      Just wondering if the GTX 690 with a single GPU, based on the GK110 and possibly a 384 bit memory bus, would not be much more interesting than this mid-range 680, that is offered for a whopping € 500. The 690 is not a dual GPU design like the 590, but the upgrade from the GK104. Let's not kid ourselves, the 680 is only a mid-level card and more alike the 560 than the 580.

      I hope the fuzziness will disappear shortly and we will get some tangible results. For me, I will wait with a decision about a new video card, till the offerings are a lot clearer. I mean, a mid-level card for € 500 loses its attractiveness when you can have a performance level card for € 550.

      I look forward to seeing the results from people like Bill, who do not hesitate to shell out large amounts to get the latest and supposedly greatest, even though only mid-level video cards. Time will tell.

      Bill Gehrke
      Bill Gehrke
      Inspiring
      March 26, 2012

      If you want an extensive article on the new NVidia line I suggest reading this BSN article.  It has made me a little more optimistic about the GTX 680 but next week sometime we will know for sure when I get mine. 

      S
      StarMarc
      Participating Frequently
      March 23, 2012

      I was lucky enough to grab one before they sold out.  Since I was originally going to purchase the 580, is the main difference (in terms of post production) between  the two just 3x CUDA power??  In regards to AE this would help tremendously right?? But if anyone would have the time time explain any advantages in Premiiere, I would appreciate it. thanks in advance.

      J
      JCschild
      Participating Frequently
      March 23, 2012

      Technically yes more cuda cores better MPE (also 2GB ram)

      However the link I posted suggests it may not be..

      I am not lucky enough to have one yet to test with

      lasvideo
      lasvideo
      Inspiring
      March 23, 2012

      Scott - I am not lucky enough to have one yet to test with

      Well, you need to do something about that 

      Chuck_A__McIntyre
      Chuck_A__McIntyre
      Known Participant
      March 23, 2012

      It appears that the 680 will support 3 monitors simultaneously.  I read this in a couple of places.  Didn't check the Nvidia site though for confirmation.

      Gamer's overkill on steroids:

      http://www.slashgear.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-benchmarked-in-quad-sli-23219787/

      lasvideo
      lasvideo
      Inspiring
      March 23, 2012

      I look forward to hearing how it affects / enhances performance with PrP/AE. And as compared to Quadro 4000.

      J
      JCschild
      Participating Frequently
      March 23, 2012

      the older 5xx series already killed the quadro 4000 not even a question if but by how much more than the 5xx series.

      Scott

      ADK

      Zoop studio
      Zoop studio
      Participating Frequently
      March 23, 2012

      http://www.dunnet.nl/ProductDetails.aspx?en=80005746

      Shop says delivery in 24 hours and in stock.

      Harm_Millaard
      Harm_Millaard
      Inspiring
      March 23, 2012

      Luc,

      Dunnet does not have any stock. Are you aware of the very dubious reputation they have, with more than five bankruptcies and all the changing adresses in the past years? I would not do any business with them. IMO they rank amongst the most criminal and untrustworthy outlets in this market.

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