GeForce Titan coming end of February

[Tweak155]

I think everyone should purchase gold grills to wear in their mouths. If you can't afford to buy one for 10k you are poor and have no disposable income. Never mind the fact it would be a colossal waste of good money. Only the poor focus on the money aspect of a purchase.

LOL! So... you're poor? Because you seem to be focusing on the money quite a bit.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

What seems to escape you is that you can buy this card and still be financially responsible. SHOCKER!

Really? A highly overclocked 7970 would give the same gameplay and also they're throwing in free games to boot for under $400. How is spending $600 more being financially responsible?

 

[Tweak155]

Really? A highly overclocked 7970 would give the same gameplay and also they're throwing in free games to boot for under $400. How is spending $600 more being financially responsible?

If it is the only time someone spends extra money, or they are spending well within their means, they are being financially responsible.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

LOL! So... you're poor? Because you seem to be focusing on the money quite a bit.

Hey im just going by what this forum tells me. I must be poor.

 

[Tweak155]

Hey im just going by what this forum tells me. I must be poor.

No one is trying to tell YOU you're poor, you're trying to tell other people they are.

 

[notty22]

Hey im just going by what this forum tells me. I must be poor.

 

[2is]

Really? A highly overclocked 7970 would give the same gameplay and also they're throwing in free games to boot for under $400. How is spending $600 more being financially responsible?

You think an overclocked 7970 will match Titan's performance???

 

[2is]

No one is trying to tell YOU you're poor, you're trying to tell other people they are.

Not only that, but he's saying that only "poor" people buy Titan. lol. Let me see if I can find that gem of a post.... Here it is...

Well considering most people make 30k a year or less, average car purchases being 30k+, most having little to no savings it's safe to assume most people fall into this category. And sad part is they are the prime buyers for titan.

 

[chimaxi83]

I don't see a single thing wrong with a person spending whatever they want on their hobby, as long as they're not somehow jeapordizing their life/family, like spending mortgage on a Titan lol. I know damn well I've spent quite a bit more on my own hobbies, even something as simple as model planes over the years. To each their own. With Crossfire 7970 Lightnings though, Titan is a pass for me.

 

[badb0y]

If I was a millionaire I wouldn't give Nvidia $1000 for the titan. This is insanity. What goes on in one's mind where they can justify a purchase like this? I can't wrap my head around the thought process to get there.

Gotta hand it to you OILFIELDTRASH at least your consistent. I agree with you $1000 is insane for the projected performance.

 

[blastingcap]

What seems to escape you is that you can buy this card and still be financially responsible. SHOCKER!

The funny part is how every single person on this thread is like the guy buying the $1000 Titan in the sense that the whole "I can't afford a Titan" thing is a #firstworldproblem.

If it weren't for me, my gf would never have paid what I paid for my 7970s, for instance (~$400).

There are people out there who are like "$400 for a video card? HELLLLL NO, I will buy the $100 one."

And then there are those who are like "I won't even buy the $100 one, give me the integrated graphics."'

But even that integrated graphics guy is probably better off than 95% of the world's population.

Some people's pain thresholds are different than others. If you don't want to buy Titan at $1000, vote with your wallet. Simple as that.

What I find hilarious is how Oilfield was saying Titan's prime buyers are people making $30k/year or less. OMG, Titan is like subprime mortgages and credit cards aimed at the poor. Who would have thought? Lol.

Let's be real, most people making $30k/year don't even know what Titan is, and if they do video game at all it's on ancient PCs or (more likely) consoles, or phones. NV is not targeting those people. NV is not Countrywide or Goldman Sachs or whatever. If anything, NV is trying to be more like Apple.

 

[raildogg]

We are so passionate about a product some company produces that we don't have anything to do with.

Anyway, let those who buy it, buy it. So what. If they buy, we will see more of these cards. That is what the people deserve. Our actions speak louder than words so if these Titans sell, that means people don't mind spending $1000 on graphics cards. The companies will seize on this opportunity. After all, you can't blame them. It is all dependent on people - if they buy things, expect companies to produce more of them.

Some people indulge themselves with many other things so why not spend a ton of money on a graphics card. It is the same thing. It is a form of entertainment, a way to escape, etc.

 

[f1sherman]

Predatorial GPU design begun with 690.
Remember those shiny titan alloys and suspiciously elegant casing with it's fan blades aimed straight at the poor??

Countrywide Nvidia

 

[njdevilsfan87]

If the price is too high it will come down...people apparently keep on insiting living in the "bubble"...and think that Titan's price is static...

The 6gb Titan will be. The GTX 690's hasn't changed since release, and the GTX 680 barely dropped even though the 7970GE is faster.

But I agree that Nvidia will eventually release some cut down version for less at some point. They can start by removing half of that VRAM.

 

[Hauk]

Curious then, at what price would price not be an issue? $599? $699?

 

[blackened23]

Gotta hand it to you OILFIELDTRASH at least your consistent. I agree with you $1000 is insane for the projected performance.

You're right, he is consistent. He was saying the very same thing about the 7970 at release, in which all of the NV guys were saying the same and praising his opinion. (7970 overpriced). From what I remember oilfield bashed the 7970 relentlessly and none of those guys had a problem with him then. Look at the nvidia fans jump all over his case now and accusing him of having an agenda, I find it hilariously hypocritical.

Personally its whatever to me. It's a hobby, shrug.

 

[blackened23]

Curious then, at what price would price not be an issue? $599? $699?

The only thing I want is for the price to not be exactly the same as the 690. I don't mind high prices for premium products, but come on - 690 is 1000$ and the Titan being 15%-20% slower is also 1000$? The heck is that? Even if Titan were 900$ i'd have an easier time believing it.

 

[SolMiester]

I'll stop with the preaching of financial responsibility. It's obvious that it's an argument no one wants to hear because they "deserve" $1000 video cards. What's worse is a highly oc 7970 would be impossible to distinguish the difference without a fps counter.

Unless they are deaf?...

 

[f1sherman]

Curious then, at what price would price not be an issue? $599? $699?

Hey don't leave us behind buddy.
Bridge may be our home, but we love Crysis 3 as much as the next guy.

$199 and some foodstamps plx

 

[Keysplayr]

I have never in all my years here seen a thread grow this fast.
And mostly full of useless posts to, like this one.

 

[Annisman*]

I have never in all my years here seen a thread grow this fast.
And mostly full of useless posts to, like this one.

So, how many Titans are you getting then ? :awe:

 

[f1sherman]

I have never in all my years here seen a thread grow this fast.
And mostly full of useless posts to, like this one.

You posted something along those lines in this thread already.

But if you think that;s a message worth repeating - post away bro

 

[2is]

The only thing I want is for the price to not be exactly the same as the 690. I don't mind high prices for premium products, but come on - 690 is 1000$ and the Titan being 15%-20% slower is also 1000$? The heck is that? Even if Titan were 900$ i'd have an easier time believing it.

Single large GPU vs two small GPUs

Raw performance for 690 might be better, but what happens when a game doesn't scale well? Or worse, doesn't scale at all? The occasional compatibility issues where completely disabling SLI may be required? All those instances are instances were Titan would destroy a 690 since that 690 would be effectively rendered as a very expensive 670.

Then there's the fact that the larger die itself i'm sure is quite a bit more costly to produce. And of course, the epeen tax.

I don't like the price, but it isn't exactly unexpected when put into perspective of nVidia's current offerings at their current prices.

 

[Tweak155]

So, how many Titans are you getting then ? :awe:

Pwned!

 

[SolMiester]

The 6gb Titan will be. The GTX 690's hasn't changed since release, and the GTX 680 barely dropped even though the 7970GE is faster.

But I agree that Nvidia will eventually release some cut down version for less at some point. They can start by removing half of that VRAM.

Could this be the start of a new series of GPUs...Geforce for the plebs, Titans for the Merchant Bankers...LOL...

Still, it has to be said, NV are certainly ripping people a new one for this card....and it will hurt...!