I literally cannot wait for these to come out.  It's been the last component required for my build for the past 4 months! Does anyone have any information regarding a UK release? I understand I'll obviously have to wait about a month longer owing to current stock levels but if I at least have an estimate, I can reserve money accordingly :)

It's out for delivery now in Germany
http://www.alternate.de/html/product/1034444?partner=DeGeizhals
But I need an EVBOT that's able to tune the card.
When I order one here at EVGA...is it able for that or do I need an EVGA board to flash it?

EVGA_JacobF

Certainly possible, that is when we will get blocks in, now just need to assembly.

BTW, clockspeeds will be: 1150/1215MHz

 
Not to be a Debby Downer in any way, but aren't those the same speeds as the non classified 680HC?  Even with the beefed up 8+8 and the 14 phase PWM it won't come clocked to a higher speed?  Is this due to nVidia restrictions on the card hampering the ability to overvolt without either: A.) violating nVidia distributor agreements from the get-go or B)the use of a work around to nVidia limits (the EVBot)?  Or is it something else all together?  Perhaps lack of consistent quality binned chips to promise higher clocks out of the box ? 

englehmj

EVGA_JacobF

Certainly possible, that is when we will get blocks in, now just need to assembly.

BTW, clockspeeds will be: 1150/1215MHz

Not to be a Debby Downer in any way, but aren't those the same speeds as the non classified 680HC?  Even with the beefed up 8+8 and the 14 phase PWM it won't come clocked to a higher speed?  Is this due to nVidia restrictions on the card hampering the ability to overvolt without either: A.) violating nVidia distributor agreements from the get-go or B)the use of a work around to nVidia limits (the EVBot)?  Or is it something else all together?  Perhaps lack of consistent quality binned chips to promise higher clocks out of the box ? 

I am all for faster stock clocks, but I wont be complaining. When is the last time you saw a 680 HC for sale? One thing I saw on the forms a while ago, was something to the effect of EVGA having issues finding chips to run at that speed. I don't know if that is the truth, but those speeds are okay by me. Especially if that was indeed the reason.

clock speeds aren't really a big issue but availability is - you're lucky to get a standard HC in Oz so not liking my chances of being able to get a classified HC .
 
can you guys just make these things already and in quantities that supply demand and make them available to people? i promise, selling more products is not a bad thing for you either

EVGA_JacobF

Non Classified is about 40MHz lower.

 
Oh gotcha.  Sorry about that, I was just going by what it says here: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-2689-KR

bump...

Just going to leave this here for those that were thinking of Overclocking with the EVbot. http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=1755509

loveha

Just going to leave this here for those that were thinking of Overclocking with the EVbot. http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=1755509

Wow! This is ridiculous. I can't believe EVGA hasn't made this a known turn of events better. I still look at the 680 article pages, and it still says there that there is an EVbot connector on it.
 
http://www.evga.com/artic..00669/#GTX680Classified
 
I have been waiting since the release of this series to get my hands on this HC card. I have been on twitter, forums, and checking web sites almost daily to gather information. This is CRAZY!
 
NOW, I have to spend time thinking about what to do next. Does the 680 FTW + 4GB card fit the regular 680 Waterblock?
 
Shame on NVIDIA. I will also say EVGA for not getting the word out better. This should at least be made a very clear notification or press release.

EK will be releasing a block for that card
 
http://www.ekwb.com/news/...-get-a-FC-water-block/

loveha

Just going to leave this here for those that were thinking of Overclocking with the EVbot. http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=1755509

 
Beat me too it. You guys who wanted the GTX 680 Classified HC, are better off going with a Reference GTX 680 HC or FTW models with HC.

They are in the EVGA store -- http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-3689-KR

I can't buy two before tomorrow, do you think there will be more left tomorrow? How many do you have left? Is it possible that you could spare a couple of them? 

EVGA_JacobF

TimCohn
Will there be any negative performance changes or removal of functionality/features in the new BIOS?

Nope, just clockspeed increases.

 
That's sure good to hear - thanks for the info Jacob ...

I too would like to know if you're producing more cards to meet the demand and, also, do you ship to the UK? Many thanks.