Any ideas about this NVIDIA branded GTX 970 reference card? EDIT: Now for sale at BB.

[JM Popaleetus]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814132038

NVIDIA OEM brand is nothing new seeing that Best Buy commonly carries their "brand" cards. But I've never seen their stuff through Newegg.

Also, it's an interesting part for those looking to get the reference-style cooler on a 970.



EDIT: Well, as I predicted, the "NVIDIA Brand" reference design is now for sale at Best Buy for $299.99:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1525046/best-buy-sells-the-reference-970

UPC is 850438005716
Part number is 900-1G401-2510-000
Best Buy SKU is 9855169

EDIT 2: It seems that $379 may be the correct price and that one Best Buy (pictured) was using an old tag.

 

[toyota]

its nothing but a generic pic for a 970 that was part of a promo

 

[JM Popaleetus]

its nothing but generic pic for a 970 that was part of promo

You sure?

http://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/2lapse/does_anyone_know_anything_about_the_nvidia/clt3hat

I chatted with Newegg support, they say it is sold and fulfilled by Nvidia directly, but they can't give any information about what the hell it is exactly. Nvidia's website still only mentions non-reference 970's except for a "stock render" of a 970 with the titan style reference cooler.

Another reason I question it, is because this exists (and has since the 400 series I believe): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nvidia-...card/1826004.p?id=1219065626957&skuId=1826004

 

[toyota]

You sure?

http://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/2lapse/does_anyone_know_anything_about_the_nvidia/clt3hat



Another reason I question it, is because this exists (and has since the 400 series I believe): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nvidia-g...&skuId=1826004

I believe Nvidia did make some cards for some system builders and thats what this appears to be then. its not a card that is made for individual sale. at least not in the USA and/or not at this time.

 

[JM Popaleetus]

its not a card that is made for individual sale. at least not in the USA and/or not at this time.

You do realize that a "NVIDIA" branded 970 is available right now, in the USA, for individual sale at Newegg, and previous generations at Best Buy...

So again, you sure ?

 

[toyota]

You do realize that both the 970 is available right now, in the USA, for individual sale at Newegg, and previous generations at Best Buy...

So again, you sure ?

what are you rolling your eyes about? did you even read what I said? that card on neweggs site is NOT available for individual purchase anywhere in USA right now. how the heck does Best Buy selling a gtx770 change what I said?

 

[Silverforce11]

That would be a great 970, if its using the 980 PCB and cooler. Good cooling, quiet and exhaust heat out your case.

I think OcUK has their own version of 970s where they order from AIBs made to that specification and using that cooler.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I think that the generic "Nvidia" branded cards at BestBuy, are actually distributed by either PNY or EVGA or one of the other major AIB mfgs. Nvidia themselves, I don't believe sells cards.

Edit: Foxconn makes them.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/nvidia-starts-selling-own-brand-gpus-at-best-buy-aib-partners-l/

 

[JM Popaleetus]

that card on neweggs site is NOT available for individual purchase anywhere in USA right now.

Except you know...on Newegg. So how can you say it's not available for individual purchase anywhere in the USA?

Are you even reading what you're writing?

how the heck does Best Buy selling a gtx770 change what I said?

Because you said...

I believe Nvidia did make some cards for some system builders and thats what this appears to be then. its not a card that is made for individual sale. at least not in the USA and/or not at this time.

Which was incorrect, as NVIDIA is apparently selling their "brand" of cards for individual sale RIGHT NOW IN THE USA (so not just to system builders) at Best Buy, and now Newegg. I'm sure the 970 too will show up at Best Buy once supply catches up with demand.

 

[toyota]

Except you know...on Newegg. So how can you say it's not available for individual purchase anywhere in the USA?

Are you even reading what you're writing?Because you said...

Which was incorrect, as NVIDIA is apparently selling their "brand" of cards for individual sale RIGHT NOW IN THE USA (so not just to system builders) at Best Buy, and now Newegg. I'm sure the 970 too will show up at Best Buy once supply catches up with demand.

show me where you can buy them in USA then. and you really need to pay more attention as I specifically was talking about the 970 cards ONLY.

 

[JM Popaleetus]

show me where you can buy them in USA then. and you really need to pay more attention as I specifically was talking about the 970 cards ONLY.

You can't be serious, how about the very first link in my post? It appears that a reference 970 is for sale on Newegg, in stock, shipping now from Newegg (i.e., not a foreign third-party) in the USA.

And feel free to quote to me where exactly you stated that you were specifically talking about 970 parts. To me, you seemed to be trying to refute the existence of "NVIDIA Brand" cards being sold to consumers in general; only as system builder parts.

 

[toyota]

You can't be serious, how about the very first link in my post? It appears that a reference 970 is for sale on Newegg, in stock, shipping now from Newegg (i.e., not a foreign third-party) in the USA.

And feel free to quote to me where exactly you stated that you were specifically talking about 970 parts. To me, you seemed to be trying to refute the existence of "NVIDIA Brand" cards being sold to consumers in general; only as system builder parts.

at this point you have to be trolling. this will be my last comment on this.

AGAIN that 970 card is not for individual sale at newegg. it was part of promo bundle. that promo appears to have something to do with CyberpowerPC which is why I said some system builders did get some of those cards. the 770 is something you brought up not me and nothing to do with my comment.

 

[Keysplayr]

Popaleetus, when I added the card you linked to into my cart, I got this.



I'm not sure why you are giving Toyota such a hard time about this, almost like you are goading him. What gives?

 

[JM Popaleetus]

Popaleetus, when I added the card you linked to into my cart, I got this.

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p529/Keysplayr/promo970_zps9e903547.jpg[IMG][/URL]

I'm not sure why you are giving Toyota such a hard time about this, almost like you are goading him. What gives?[/QUOTE]I'm not provoking in any way.

I was able to add the part to my cart when I first made this post here (and on Reddit). So that's the source of my confusion in regard to Toyota's posts. It appears Newegg fixed whatever happened to me, as I too now get that error.

I apologize to Toyota and the forum if it seemed like I was trolling and/or goading. I was legitimately just asking if anyone knew anything about this part...and since I was able to add it to my cart, Toyota's answers made no sense. Go back and reread, and I think you'll see that truly was the source of my confusion...and again I apologize.

Obviously now, I realize that this is indeed just a system-builder only part, and not like the ones at Best Buy. So that answers my initial question.

 

[RaulF]

From reading other post here is weird to see that card. Everyone else says that there's no 970 reference from Nvidia.
I would call Nvidia and ask, can't find nothing about it on their website.

 

[JM Popaleetus]

From reading other post here is weird to see that card. Everyone else says that there's no 970 reference from Nvidia.
I would call Nvidia and ask, can't find nothing about it on their website.

Well, if it's a system-builder only part, it's meant to look reference for OEMs like Dell. As Toyota stated, these aren't meant for individuals to purchase.

You'll be able to find these for sale on eBay in about a year.

 

[skipsneeky2]

I had one of those Best Buy Nvidia branded cards,it was a gtx560 ti.Built pretty well honestly, the box itself was out of this world.Was priced well but eventually refunded my money and went another route.

That 560ti had a similar cooler to the ones commonly found on the Evga but the plastic was pretty sturdy and pretty much good quality. Not sure if you can find these cards still.

 

[Termie]

Just to be clear, this was likely just a press release photo provided by Nvidia to system builders prior to the release of the GTX 970.

As far as I know, no reference GTX 970 exists, nor will it. In other words, the photo was of a mockup card.

 

[JM Popaleetus]

Just to be clear, this was likely just a press release photo provided by Nvidia to system builders prior to the release of the GTX 970.

As far as I know, no reference GTX 970 exists, nor will it. In other words, the photo was of a mockup card.

What does the 970 that OEM builders are using look like? I.e, what 970 part is shipping with Dells?

 

[Termie]

What does the 970 that OEM builders are using look like? I.e, what 970 part is shipping with Dells?

I don't know about Dell, but OEMs are free to use any card they want. I believe iBuyPower uses MSI's 970 Gaming card.

The closest thing to OEM would probably be EVGA's blower-style 970. Given that EVGA is Nvidia's biggest U.S. partner, that's probably the most common card shipped with OEM systems.

 

[Cerb]

I can't recall ever seeing anything but EVGA and PNY Geforces in big OEM boxes, unless said OEM makes their own, like MSI.

 

[greybaby]

I wouldn't worry about it. Obviously would be nice to get something with easier warranty service like EVGA but it will work.

 

[digitaldurandal]

You can't be serious, how about the very first link in my post? It appears that a reference 970 is for sale on Newegg, in stock, shipping now from Newegg (i.e., not a foreign third-party) in the USA.

And feel free to quote to me where exactly you stated that you were specifically talking about 970 parts. To me, you seemed to be trying to refute the existence of "NVIDIA Brand" cards being sold to consumers in general; only as system builder parts.

Toyota is bad at communicating. However he is correct. What he fails to point out is if you add it to your cart you will receive a message..

We’re sorry, the item you selected is a promotional item that is not available for individual sale.
You can have this item by purchasing one of the following bundles:
CyberpowerPC Gaming Desktop AMD Configurator
CyberpowerPC Gaming Desktop AMD Configurator
original price: $510.90
From $510.90
CUSTOMIZE

The card is NOT available for individual sale and is only in systems.

 

[digitaldurandal]

Popaleetus, when I added the card you linked to into my cart, I got this.



I'm not sure why you are giving Toyota such a hard time about this, almost like you are goading him. What gives?

In my opinion the issue was a failure to communicate. I do not believe the user had added the item to their cart and Toyota never explained anything. He just kept saying its not available for sale. The user referenced the newegg link and instead of explaining that the link would not give individual sale, he simply repeated himself.

Communication is hard.

 

[toyota]

I said it was not available for individual sale. I dont know of any other person that has mentioned that link without trying to add it to cart. I assumed he had or would do the same especially after I said that it could not be bought.