EVGA GTX260 Core 216 55nm

[JPB]

Evga

Since they are on EVGA's site, does this mean they are now available for step-up ? And if so, since it has *55* in the part number is the 55nm card a guarantee ?

GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 $279.99

GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked $289.99

 

[exar333]

I just requested ther step-up through the EVGA site (with the 896-p3-1255-AR model #) and will confirm with customer support that it is the new 55nm partt. I have been waiting for this since i got my 260 a few months ago!

I will keep you posted...

 

[JPB]

Thanks ExarKun333.

This has been what I have been waiting for as well.

But I thought that you could'nt step up to something like a GTX260 55nm if you already have a GTX260 ? Would'nt that more or less be a side grade ? Correct me if I am wrong though.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: JPB
Thanks ExarKun333.

This has been what I have been waiting for as well.

But I thought that you could'nt step up to something like a GTX260 55nm if you already have a GTX260 ? Would'nt that more or less be a side grade ? Correct me if I am wrong though.

You should be fine, as long is it is a nV reference-card. The 55nm is still the reference design.....

 

[JPB]

So you are saying that if you already have a GTX260, then you can step-up to a GTX260 but on a smaller process ? I thought I read and heard before you were not allowed to do this.

Hell, what do I know

Would love to get my hands on a GTX295 though. Ya just never know, maybe ill just be able to convince the wife :shocked:

 

[recoiledsnake]

huh, it says 55mm right there under 'Performance'. Is there a 55mm GTX 280 around?

 

[tylerw13]

Originally posted by: recoiledsnake
huh, it says 55mm right there under 'Performance'. Is there a 55mm GTX 280 around?

take this with a grain of salt but fuzilla says there will be a 55mn 285 coming out on the 8th of january along with the 295

 

[chizow]

EVGA link

EVGA Tech Jacob confirms in that thread these 55nm parts will have new SKU, new sticker, different box.

 

[Compddd]

I'm gonna return my GTX 280 and get a GTX 285 hopefully then

 

[JPB]

Is there a definite release date on the GTX295 yet ? Or are all the rumors *just rumors* ?

 

[Tempered81]

jan 8th i think

 

[JPB]

Originally posted by: jaredpace
jan 8th i think

If that is true...then HOT DAMN !! Just in time for my step-up before it ends.

 

[exar333]

Originally posted by: JPB
Thanks ExarKun333.

This has been what I have been waiting for as well.

But I thought that you could'nt step up to something like a GTX260 55nm if you already have a GTX260 ? Would'nt that more or less be a side grade ? Correct me if I am wrong though.

The EVGA rep said they are allowing the step-up from a non-core 216 65nm 260 to the 216 core 55nm. It was approved! I am now in the queue to get one. Cost me only 10$!!! (I got it for a higher price at Newegg, but it had a big MIR!).

I am definitely excited. My goal is to get another one of these in Jan and SLI them up...