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NVIDIA GTX1080 Officially Announced, Faster Than Two GTX980s In SLI & The Titan X

NVIDIA has officially revealed the GTX1080. According to the company, the GeForce GTX 1080 features Pascal architecture, 16nm Finfet, GDDR5X, a beautiful design, and new graphics tech. What’s really interesting here is that NVIDIA claimed that the GTX1080 is faster than two GTX980 in SLI and faster than the Titan X.

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tapmybuttons2947d ago

Should finally be able to play @ 3440x1440 60fps with a single gpu. Look forward to AMD Polaris reveal hopefully before E3.

ShadowKnight2947d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

Yes!!! I'll be upgrading my GPU next month. Still curious about AMD Polaris though. So I might wait to compare the specs even though I always go with Nvidia . I have a feeling that AMD might release their HBM2 memory first . I believe AMD conference meeting is on May 31. I don't know about you guys but I'm really interested in HBM2

https://twitter.com/Suichir...

_-EDMIX-_2947d ago

Jealous! I might consider this for my next build.

tapmybuttons2947d ago

Cool cant wait for the conference. Same HBM2 seems quite interesting. Really excited to see what AMD brings to the table, the 400 series is finally meant to be power efficient. As a owner of a R9 280 I must say I haven't experienced any of the stereotypes and the Crimson drivers haven't been bad. Also as of lately they have been punctual with driver support. If the GTX 1060 is a decent price might get that but at the same time wouldn't mind going back to AMD. Nonetheless great time to be in the market for an upgrade :)

babadivad2947d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

Polaris us a mid-range GPU. You will have ti wait until Vega in 2017 for a response to this from AMD.

Why am I getting so many disagrees. If some of you did some research you would know this was true. Polaris is aimed a the mid-range. Vega is the flagship and it isn't launching until Q1 2017.

ravinash2947d ago

This is great timing for me.
My PC is about 7 years old and dying a slow death with windows 10 needing drivers from companies that don't exist anymore.
Guess I'll get a new motherboard and processor this month and a new graphics card next month... happy days!

fr0sty2946d ago

@tap, why such an odd resolution? 4K (the home variant) is 3840x2160, aka 2160p

SonyWarrior2946d ago

amd is always behind nvidia...... ill never buy a amd processor EVER again

RedDevils2946d ago

@SonyWarrior you're such an ignorant Nvidia fanboy.

VJGenova2946d ago

Frosty, 3440 x 1440 is an ultra wide resolution that many UHD monitors have. Ever notice the black bars on 4k movies? Imagine no black bars. Also, it is more likely that these new games will run at 60 fps with the 1080 at this resolution than at 3840 x 2160. It is a good in between resolution.

TheCommentator2946d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

Ironically, Sony Warrior, the PS4 has an AMD GPU in it... and to add insult to injury the GTX 1080 still doesn't support FL12.0 because it has no ACEs. Nvidia is actually falling behind the curve as of late.

Tap My Buttons, if you do invest in a GTX1080, you'll be able to use DX12's Explicit Multi Adapter to run a new AMD card (like Polaris or Vega) right along with it and get both FL12.0 and FL12.1 processing in one rig.

TheCommentator2945d ago

Lol. Disagrees for stating the facts.

forager2945d ago

Wait isn't Polaris targeting the "lower end - mid range" gpu? For example, trying to replace a r9 390 with a cheaper more energy efficient card? I haven't heard news on the $300-$700 end spectrum? Anyone else? Still excited though:)

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SniperControl2947d ago

Damn, bought a 980ti a few months ago as i thought the new pascal cards would be around £700-800 on release, but jeez £500 is what i nearly paid for the 980ti.
Anybody want a slighty used 980ti?

Ipunchbabiesforfun2947d ago

If it's EVGA you have 90 days

antikbaka2946d ago

don't hurry and wait for independent reviews based on actual gameplay.

ShadowKnight2947d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

@Edmix I had my GTX 980 since release date and it's time for a new GPU especially for 4K and VR. Does the pascal architecture have async compute at hardware level?

Xristo2947d ago

On my Acer X34 Predator, I maintain 60+ on most games with a single 980ti. Witcher 3 does dip into the 40s however, Gsync makes up for any sub-60fps dips. This 1080 should ensure that even THAT game stays above 60fps. I'll sell my 980ti when the non-reference 1080ti cards are released. Until then, a single 980ti on a 3440x1440p (w/gysnc/freesync) monitor is easily good enough for most games at max.

ShadowKnight2947d ago (Edited 2947d ago )

I love how the Acer Predator PC looks

tapmybuttons2947d ago

If the GTX 1080 can play Witcher 3 on ultra at 60fps 3440x1440 that would be the deciding factor for me.

starchild2946d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

Yep, Gsync is awesome. I have a 1440p Gsync monitor and even my overclocked GTX 970 drives it fairly well. Actual framerates depend on the game of course, but even the most demanding games generally stay above 30fps. Most run much higher than that. Either way, it all stays consistently smooth.

The reason I am still going to get either a GTX 1070 or a GTX 1080 is because I am an enthusiast gamer and I can. Specifically, though, I want to be able to run high levels of downsampling (DSR) to get super clean image quality while simultaneously achieving higher framerates. My monitor refreshes up to 144hz, so I'd like to utilize more of that high framerate ceiling. The faster the framerate is the better the controller response and visual feedback are, and movement looks more liquid smooth and natural.

Meltic2947d ago

Ahh so Will My 980 ti be useless next year for 1080p Max settings for gaming ? Thats enough for me :/

VJGenova2947d ago

You will be fine. These cards are for 1440p, 1600p and 2160p. No need to upgrade unless you want to push the higher resolutions.

OverdosedWitDopeness2946d ago

You should be good at 1440p max @60fps with that card for at least the next 2-3 years

R6ex2946d ago

You're good for next year (though newest, unoptimized DX12 titles may dip below 60fps) if 40+, 50+ fps is fine by you for future titles (I need at least 40fps to prevent headache). I held off the 980Ti purchase for 6 months to wait for the 1080. Yesterday's reveal was my happiest day this year!

Mega242946d ago

I think AMD will announce the new GPU's at PC Gamer's event. Like they did last year with the Fury X last year.

R6ex2946d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

Not for demanding titles though. Try ROTTR at max. settings. Not possible.
Also, Polaris will not challenge Pascal for 2016.

GreenUp2946d ago

Can't wait to play 60+ fps in Dying Light. It bogs town under 50 sometimes and will be noticeable at times.

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ABBAJESUS2947d ago

Perfect timing indeed! Should run every VR-game maxed out with no problems!

_-EDMIX-_2947d ago

Lol pretty sure games are Developer dependent so you don't actually know that for a fact

_-EDMIX-_2946d ago

@nowit- I'm not sure why you're predicting that this GPU will max out all the VR games for Life there is a very obvious reason why I'm stating this.

LOL unless you know every game that's going to release for life I'm pretty positive you could never really definitively say a GPU will max out every game. (Regardless of console or PC)

In the fast paced moving world of technology.......for now

nowitzki20042947d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

@star

one of these and 4k monitor upgrade. Will run me about a grand to upgrade those 2 parts.

ShadowKnight2947d ago (Edited 2946d ago )

@nowitzkit2004 these new cards should be able to do 4K 60fps huh? They said it's more powerful than two gtx 980s in SLI. I would be a little disappointed if it can't do that. I don't wanna wait for the TI version. Btw my gtx 980 is aging lol and I'm ready for 4K and VR in High settings.

starchild2946d ago

@ShadowKnight

I think he might have meant that he is getting a 4k monitor before VR and is just excited to get one of the new cards to drive it.

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NotEvenMyFinalForm2947d ago (Edited 2947d ago )

I wonder how these new cards will compare to AMD's high-end Polaris. Those benchmarks will be interesting.

Ashlen2947d ago (Edited 2945d ago )

Yea, I'm in the process of preparing to build a new computer. I'd really like to build an AMD computer again. My last two have been Intel/Nvidia. But if these reports are accurate I may end up just buying another Nvidia card.

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DivineHand1252946d ago

I don't think we will be seeing a high end Polaris GPU this year unfortunately.

dRanzer2947d ago

How much you guys think it will cost?

chadwarden2947d ago

Try reading the article maybe?

nowitzki20042947d ago

$599 and $699

Im getting one, cant wait.

_-EDMIX-_2946d ago

That's a decent price I was thinking it was going to be over a $1k.

freshslicepizza2947d ago

these will be super popular at those prices. awesome time for me to upgrade later this year.

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Evercade Alpha Reveals Affordable Mini-Arcade

This looks fun and affordable for fans of Retro Cabinet games.
Introducing Evercade Alpha, the first Evercade-compatible arcade machine. This bartop-sized arcade gives you everything you want in a home arcade machine with one big feature - full compatibility with the Evercade cartridge ecosystem.

darthv722d ago

I like the Mega Man one more as it has a better variety of games. Strider, Carrier Airwing, Final fight... The other is all SF. Plus i like that i can pop in any of my evercade carts to play as well.

Garethvk2d ago

As long as it is durable; it's a deal.

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Sony Says The PS5 Is Its “Most Profitable Generation To-Date"

During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”

It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.

Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.

Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I want RPGs for PSVR2! Good ones of course

shinoff21832d ago

If it had some rpgs I would buy right fking now. It looks dope and alot of fun, but it's biggest game resident evil 4(maybe) I've got no interest in. I'm not a fan of racing games, even with that metro game coming i was never much into that series. Rpgs would be fantastic.

MrNinosan2d ago

Lemme know if ya wanna play some Zenith 🙌
Bought it at release, but haven't played it more than 1-2 hours but for sure on my "todo list".

Cacabunga2d ago

Normal when they released mostly cross gen games so far. That’s a lot of money saved..
We haven’t seen what PS5 can do yet. 4years in and PS4 games still look great to me. The gen leap isn’t quite there yet.

--Onilink--2d ago

The interesting metric for me is the $106billion in operating income/profit (not sales as mentioned in the article) reaching the same as the PS4 did with only half the consoles sold.

In particular because they all are supposed to be making the most per hardware sold after a few years when manufacturing costs are down.

So even putting inflation aside(and the higher console price), it is interesting that they could reach PS4 $ with just half the consoles sold.

Maybe there is more to the metric thats whats seen at face value, but they have clearly been making a lot more money than before on the software side (with also less games released I suppose, given its only been half the generation so far)

VersusDMC2d ago

The bulk of the money has to be coming from the 30% cut on all games and microtransactions. Especially on all the free to play juggernauts like genshin, apex, fortnight, etc.

--Onilink--2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

@Versus

They are definitely making a lot on that for sure (which the $70 price increase factors into as well), but its not like many of those games werent around for the PS4 too.

They might be counting the gen as a whole and not just PS5 itself (so extra profit from PC sales, whatever that may be)

PS+ price increase and different tiers probably amount to part of that too.

But in general, its still quite a surprising metric. Half the time, half the consoles sold, less first party games released so far and still already making more of a profit than last gen is quite something, and as mentioned, there is probably more to it that we dont know, after all, since we are talking about operating income, all the expenses they have also factor into it, so it is also possible that they have found ways to significantly reduce that + all the means of increased revenue that appear to be factoring into the equation

All in all, just an interesting situation from a business perspective

porkChop2d ago

It's for the whole generation, so it would likely be including PC. They also make much more profit on digital sales vs retail, and digital is far more prominent these days. The generation also started at the height of COVID when everyone was home, spending far more money on gaming/hobbies. It makes a lot of sense for this gen to be more profitable.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.

Hofstaderman2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Obscurely, those trolls or troll will not show in these articles as the truth is contradictory to his or their orchard-sized daily dose of copium and hopium.

Tacoboto2d ago

Or... They're intentionally trolling you guys specifically. Because they know it upsets you so easily.

Name-dropping Orchard, after this many months? How long has it been and he's still in your thoughts?

Elda2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I'm quite sure the individual is reading these positive comments downvoting & seething at the same time. Edit: It just downvoted my comment...lol!!

Hofstaderman2d ago

No I'm entertained by this individual. I love unhinged people, they are so interesting lol.

repsahj2d ago

Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.

JackBNimble1d 19h ago

That happens when half of your games are cross platform. I'm still waiting to see what the ps5 is capable of, because they sure haven't pushed any limits.

And where are all these ps5 exclusive games?

sagapo2d ago

Not really surprised as Sony barely has any competition at the moment.

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Zotac To Reveal Their Portable Gaming PC At COMPUTEX 2024

This sounds like a very interesting mobile gaming PC. ZOTAC returns to COMPUTEX 2024 to showcase its biggest push yet into brand-new product categories from Handheld Gaming.

smashman982d ago

My last 2 gpus have both been zotac. No issues. I'm interested.

Garethvk2d ago

It will be interesting to see what they have to offer