Specifically pertaining to a Nvidia GTX 780 TI Dual-SLI config, is it worth it to get a superclocked version?
Superclocked: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42883kr[/url]
Normal: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42881kr[/url]
The difference is 105MHz, going from 875MHz to 980MHz without a change in price.
All I really know is that overclocking/superclocking reduces the lifespan of the GPU's, but by how much? Like, how long does a Dual-SLI 780 TI superclocked config last compared to a regular Dual-SLI config?
Lastly, is the reduction in the GPU's lifespan worth having another 105MHz more than the normal version?
Thank you.
"Superclocked"
I'd personally go for the standard version, but it really depends if you want the little boost in performance or stability, either way the difference in performance, lifespan and stability will be minimal.
So really it doesn't matter, pick whatever.
They're the exact same except one is factory overclocked. The only advantage of that is that you're obviously guaranteed that OC, and don't have as much relying on the silicon lottery. IMO there's no point in paying more for anything like a "superclocked version" unless it's something like the classified or K|NGP|N where the components are actually of higher quality.
Sometimes, the superclocked version has a higher voltage limitation that makes it worth it if it's the same price, however. I know my old GTX760 did that.
Given two cards, the same price one superclocked and one not, I would get the overclocked one because you know it works at that overclock (and probably some beyond) and EVGA's warranty is excellent anyway.
If they're the same price why is it even up for discussion.
[QUOTE=fishyfish777;45490385]Sometimes, the superclocked version has a higher voltage limitation that makes it worth it if it's the same price, however. I know my old GTX760 did that.
Given two cards, the same price one superclocked and one not, I would get the overclocked one because you know it works at that overclock (and probably some beyond) and EVGA's warranty is excellent anyway.[/QUOTE]
In addition, for some cards, there's a higher fan speed limit on superclocked cards. Some standard cards have the fans limited to 70% of the speed they can reach to keep them quieter. And superclocked cards, at least in my experience, can't be manually overclocked quite as far as unsuperclocked cards. Which is a completely moot point though if OP isn't planning on overclocking it themselves.
[QUOTE=Del91;45493870]If they're the same price why is it even up for discussion.[/QUOTE]
Because there are half-assed resellers out there that just take the reference card, place a sticker on it, overclock it to something that seems to work fine with about 15 minutes of stress testing and offer little factory warranties, as "it's overclocked".
C3D was guilty of this with 6xxx cards from AMD, I believe.
[QUOTE=xNickston;45544027]Because there are half-assed resellers out there that just take the reference card, place a sticker on it, overclock it to something that seems to work fine with about 15 minutes of stress testing and offer little factory warranties, as "it's overclocked".
C3D was guilty of this with 6xxx cards from AMD, I believe.[/QUOTE]
The one OP linked is EVGA though which, at least in my experience, is a reliable brand. My current card and my last two cards were EVGA cards with my current one and the one before last being superclocked.
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