@Jacob Wil there be a backplates for the 6 GB GTX 780 SC  ? 

@Rob

Hello, I did the step up and chose the SKU that ended with 85. However, it said I can upgrade to the SKU that ended in 87. And so, I did that upgrade. Is that okay, Robb? Thanks!

slayer_27

ghettotronix

carlotti

ghettotronix
 
I just bought an EVGA GTX 780 SC 3GB w/ ACX Cooler  on March 3rd, 2014.  I registered the card and uploaded my invoice.  I wanted to apply for the Step-Up program for the 6GB version, but when I checked my account it said under the details in "My Account" that this product is not available for Step-Up.  I'm assuming my card doesn't qualify (not sure why they used the term available) for the Step-Up program from this statement.  Is there an exclusion with my specific card (SC model)?  

I think you have to use the sign up page instead of My Account. 

Oh....so the 6GB "step up" program is different process than their normal "step up" process?  hmmm.
Looking at their U.S. Step-Up list on the page, I see that the highest GPU Step-Up is the GTX 780 w/ ACX and mine is already a step up from that with the SC version.

Lucky for Europeans, owners can Step-Up to a GTX 780 Ti it seems. 

So since it says a step-up is not available for my card, I'm assuming it's basing it on their current list which does not include the 6GB versions yet.)
I already  signed up for the 6GB Step-Up program on the main sign up page so I guess I just have to wait for their email reponse since I'm in the que.
 
Regarding my concern..... this is from the steps I followed from their support page where I was able to check if my card qualifies:

1. Request to start your Step-Up within 90 days of your original purchase from your product detail page
   1. Navigate to  under Member Home
   2. Click on View Details of the product
   3. If your product qualifies, you will see the option to start your Step-Up    

Yes, the cards have not been released yet so you can not do a Step-Up at the moment. The list is an alert that will tell you when they are available so you can activate the Step-Up and get in the queue. It IS NOT automatic.

I just received an email from the evga step-up que saying that the promotion has now started.  I followed instructions to get to my product and when I click on "details" it still says that my product is not available to step-up.  I also looked on the step-up list and it has been updated but I guess it still appears there is no existing upgrade with my "version" of my card to the 6GB.  Can someone from EVGA help me out here?  Since the GTX 780 SC is not on the list, as I suspected, can I just step up to the regular GTX 780 6GB and pay the difference?  Thanks.

Minacious

monievga12
Does this update also relates to the Hydro series? Just - and I mean just purchased the 780 hydro 3 gb - and was going to buy one more for sli. Now I will wait until Hydro is available in 6 GB- as I believe that performance of 6 gb is double the 3 gb? I also believe that a 3 gb wont do sli with a 6 gb?

I was told by Jacob that there are no plans to release a HC version at this time. That doesn't mean it will never happen, but for now, no plans.
 
No, the performance is not doubled (a common misconception by many). You would likely see no perceptible difference, unless gaming at very high resolutions, and even then...or doing some Graphics work that specifically uses that RAM.
 
A 6 SLI'd with a 3 will only utilize 3, so no.
 
 

So, if its true, there are no "perceptible difference" I´d rather stay with my 3gb 780 hydro - and buy one more (as prices are surely dropping for 3 gb versions soon) - instead of going through the hassel that the step-up program is asking.

Sajin

evga_robb
Hello All,
 
Hello everyone, 780 6GB cards are now available for Step-Up! 
 
Thanks,
Rob

Can we expect reference style coolers on the 780 6GB & 780ti 6GB?

Need to know that too. Had 4 Acx coolers and everyone was bad with scribbling etc. I dont want to use that cooler.

Is there any confirmation on a 6GB Ti yet? I have a single Classified 780 Ti but would like to SLI 2x6GB models if they become available during my step-up eligibility (~85 days).

@ Ghettotronix,
 
It looks like you did not register your card within 14 days.  As such, you will need to purchase an extended warranty in order to be able to use the Step-Up program.  This can be purchased on your product details page.
 
Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

Thanks,
Rob

jjtheriffraff
@Rob

Hello, I did the step up and chose the SKU that ended with 85. However, it said I can upgrade to the SKU that ended in 87. And so, I did that upgrade. Is that okay, Robb? Thanks!

Yep.  That is perfectly fine.

automatisch
Is there any confirmation on a 6GB Ti yet? I have a single Classified 780 Ti but would like to SLI 2x6GB models if they become available during my step-up eligibility (~85 days).

Nothing like this has been announced and I don't believe NVIDIA would wish to compete with a 6GB 780ti versus a GTX Titan Black. However NVIDIA has surprised me on more than one occasion.

rjohnson11

automatisch
Is there any confirmation on a 6GB Ti yet? I have a single Classified 780 Ti but would like to SLI 2x6GB models if they become available during my step-up eligibility (~85 days).

Nothing like this has been announced and I don't believe NVIDIA would wish to compete with a 6GB 780ti versus a GTX Titan Black. However NVIDIA has surprised me on more than one occasion.

Jacob said maybe May or June for the 780ti. Post #8.