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    980m vs 980 gtx with G/A

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by xMAXIMUSx, May 2, 2015.

  1. xMAXIMUSx

    xMAXIMUSx Notebook Consultant

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    Was thinking about getting a graphics amp for my 17 with a 4980/980m, you guys think its worth the $1100?
     
    xMAXIMUSx, May 2, 2015
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    Depends on your particular situation.

    For $1100 you can build an entire gaming desktop.

    So unless you simply cannot handle having two machines, I'd say take the $1100 and build a desktop.
     
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    A 980 is not a huge step up really from the 980m so i would go titan-x or leave it for now.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 2, 2015
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    Yeah throwing a titan in there makes sense, and should get me thru a couple years, thanks guys!
     
    xMAXIMUSx, May 3, 2015
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    The titan-x is very nice, epic single card performance. Can't wait to get mine under water in my dock.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 3, 2015
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    Assuming there is no bottleneck with the cable connection 4gb/s or whatever its rated at it should be way better.
     
    xMAXIMUSx, May 4, 2015
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    The Titan X is insane for a single card, 980M SLI performance with none of the crappy quirks of SLI, power that is actually supported 100 percent in all games.
     
    Splintah, May 4, 2015
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    If you are gaming at 1080p I would skip the titan and just wait until the 980m starts showing it's age.
     
    thetruth1983, May 4, 2015
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    Got a 4k display off a buddy so this is the reason for the consideration, 980m just doesn't cut it hahaha
     
    xMAXIMUSx, May 4, 2015
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    Ahh that makes sense. Which panel are you using?
     
    thetruth1983, May 4, 2015
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    Got a Acer XB280HK all told for 700, its not too bad.
     
    xMAXIMUSx, May 5, 2015
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    Great monitor. I had that one but sold it to get the XB270HU. You definitely want to get the GA with a strong GPU. That monitor won't operate at it's full potential without Gsync and unfortunately, you won't get that feature using only the 980m.
     
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    The HU is good aswell i was looking at that one before my buddy decided to sell his, just couldn't pass the deal up, hope the Titan x and the GA will put up a fight atleast, Hopefully the cable/connection to the GA doesn't bottleneck any potential at 4gb/s.
     
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    I'm on a ROG swift as I want the higher frame rate myself but it's all about what you want after all (and why choice is good ;) )

    Here is a taste of what my setup is outputting:

    http://www.3dmark.com/fs/4547883

    It would be interesting to see what you get.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 5, 2015
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    Dam I'm so jealous of all these Titan Xs! I'm really considering picking up one especially since my local Microcenter just got a huge shipment.
     
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    I plan on water cooling it and power unlocking it too which should help push it even faster :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 5, 2015
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    Do you have the fan in the GA plugged in currently? If not, what kind of temps are you getting?
     
    thetruth1983, May 5, 2015
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    Water cooling it in a g/a or a desktop?
     
    xMAXIMUSx, May 6, 2015
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  19. Splintah

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    gs60 I believe
     
    Splintah, May 6, 2015
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