Scarlet-Tech
Lets also state.. vr usually needs 1 hdmi, correct? So why do you need more than 1 for VR? Display port has always been far ahead of hdmi, so it should be more available.

Yes, the headset itself uses just one hdmi. The issue is that once you put the headset on, it does not mean you see everything thats happening. So you either need to unplug/replug the hdmi each time you need to click on something, or you have a second hdmi cord running to a monitor. Being that they are pushing the VR so much, you would think theyd have addressed this concern. Its an issue to ALL VR users, not just certain groups. Now, you can use a DP->HDMI adapter, but there are issues when you have a 4k monitor. Long story short, the tv/monitor will flicker (sometimes non stop) because of a strange framerate incompatibility.

Long story short: VR users need a second hdmi port if this were truly a card that they market as being VR-centric.

guillotined
Yes, the headset itself uses just one hdmi. The issue is that once you put the headset on, it does not mean you see everything thats happening. So you either need to unplug/replug the hdmi each time you need to click on something, or you have a second hdmi cord running to a monitor. Being that they are pushing the VR so much, you would think theyd have addressed this concern. Its an issue to ALL VR users, not just certain groups. Now, you can use a DP->HDMI adapter, but there are issues when you have a 4k monitor. Long story short, the tv/monitor will flicker (sometimes non stop) because of a strange framerate incompatibility.

Long story short: VR users need a second hdmi port if this were truly a card that they market as being VR-centric.

If you are using a 4k monitor, an actual monitor, it should have display port, which supports up to 8k resolutions last I heard. Is there 4k computer monitors coming out without displayport on them?

Everything I have had in the last 4 years has had displayport, so I guess I didnt think about that.

warrior10
I thought People should get an OFFICIAL Response from EVGA, that i talked to on the phone about an hour ago, myself got. As of right now EVGA North America, La Brea, Ca. Has No comment on Any NVidia 1080 Ti GPU's at this time.
 
As I hope to step-up to this Gpu myself before the 10th. Official EVGA North America that just because NVidia may have released a 1080 Ti GPU, does not mean that EVGA has yet either, and cannot confirm or deny the 1080Ti incoming within' a certain day of any week period.

That's the boiler plate we always get and expect. I should copy that so all I have to do is change the model number...

guillotined

Scarlet-Tech
Display port can be used. Display port to hdmi isnt expensive. You arent hindered.

Not trying to go back and forth with you, but you must not have read what I said about 4k monitors and DP>HDMI adapters. Also, it would be just as inconvenient for a person needing an HDMI>DP adapter. No one likes having to use adapters. The question would be, who are they trying to market themselves toward more? 3 monitor setups, or VR? Based on whats here, we have our answer. But, thats why I said they shouldnt market this as a VR-centric card.

I'm confused as well. I mean why don't you just use the displayport to the 4k monitor, like you should be anyways, and then use the hdmi port to the vr. Why does that not work? Frankly I can't think of any new monitors, certainly 4k ones, that have hdmi and don't have displayport, well except for 4k tvs and they're not monitors. I don't see why that second cable has to be hdmi, like you seem to indicate it does. Maybe there is something that both me and Scarlet-Tech are missing, but I just don't see the issue.

guillotined

Ah, you're correct. Don't know why I said monitor actually. Its a 4k TV, EF9500. I agree that most PC gamers probably have 4k monitors vs TVs, but with VR that might not be the case. Myself and many others (based on oculus forums) use a large 4k tv as their monitor so that friends/family can watch and see while people are using VR. You can imagine a 30 inch monitor would not be so great for this. The flickering causes by DP>HDMI adapters make my $10,000 setup look like dump. If im paying all of this money for these systems, I shouldn't have my experience ruined by a $25 adapter.

Ok, it makes a lot more sense that it is a TV showing the issues, not a monitor.

I am curious is a second, low-end card could be utilized to mirror the display, like a 1050 or 1060. It wouldnt have to render anything, just mirror the display for the tv, and it would afford you another hdmi port.

Personally, I dont want to lose 3 display ports for any reason. A tv isnt the same as a computer monitor, and isnt a direct replacement.

If the cards are linked in SLI, the second card will not utilize the display outputs from what I understand. I may look at this when i get home, becaude i dont have a pc where i am to try it.

EVGA did make the "VR edition" card for a little while, which had a second hdmi that came from inside the case to a front panel header, and came with the front panel bay tonutilize the hdmi and 2 usb 3.0 ports. It could be a possibility in the future.

DVI-D port please.

Scarlet-Tech

Perfected
DVI-D port please.

There will be a Dp to DVI adapter included supposedly.

Wouldn't suffice. Adapter means no monitor HZ overclocking.
 
Does EVGA add or remove ports with their cards vs the reference version? Or do they just make different coolers?
 
I know that ASUS will have one with a DVI port, even though the rerference version doesnt.
 
Curious about how that works exactly.

Scarlet-Tech

Perfected


Wouldn't suffice. Adapter means no monitor HZ overclocking.
 
Does EVGA add or remove ports with their cards vs the reference version? Or do they just make different coolers?
 
I know that ASUS will have one with a DVI port, even though the rerference version doesnt.
 
Curious about how that works exactly.

The reference card is made and designed by NVidia, EVGA usually doesnt change the reference design.

Their custom cards are the ones they normally change, but rarely do they add new vga ports. The 980ti K|ngp|n was the biggest one to have a change, and that was mini display ports and adapters.

I see...
 
Just FYI, DVI-D is digital and VGA is analog, they aren't the same thing. (IIRC atleast.)

For those who have followed previous releases of EVGA graphic cards(this is the first time I'll be purchasing on initial release date, I hope), are the Classified models usually the last model to be released by EVGA in the product line?  Or will they release with the all the other models like FTW, Hybrid, Hydrocopper, etc... at the same?  I'm really excited for this graphics card and to upgrade my two 980 Ti Classifieds, but I'm hoping to get a little information on how EVGA typically releases their product line, even though I know there is no guarantees that the 1080 Ti will follow the same path.  Thanks!

Kaapstad
Will this be a big upgrade on my GTX 590

Oh yeah, I would say huge. Of course some depends on your cpu horsepower and ram as well...

Please! EVGA, tell us when you release this to step-up. I have a 1080 FTW Gaming and I would throw money at you if you replace it even with a FE. I still have 40 days left and hope that you could release it before that ends.
 
Just tell us the month and at least I will be happy because I know if I will still have the step-up option or not.
 
Thank you!

HeavyHemi

warrior10
I thought People should get an OFFICIAL Response from EVGA, that i talked to on the phone about an hour ago, myself got. As of right now EVGA North America, La Brea, Ca. Has No comment on Any NVidia 1080 Ti GPU's at this time.
 
As I hope to step-up to this Gpu myself before the 10th. Official EVGA North America that just because NVidia may have released a 1080 Ti GPU, does not mean that EVGA has yet either, and cannot confirm or deny the 1080Ti incoming within' a certain day of any week period.

That's the boiler plate we always get and expect. I should copy that so all I have to do is change the model number...

 And that's is the best they we will most likely get until next Friday maybe. fact is most people jumped the gun here, as it was Only Nvidia and not EVGA that announced a New 1080Ti GPU.

XrayMan

Gold Leader
Well I am gonna wait til EVGA released the GTX 1080 Ti Classified iCX and take one of those instead of all the others
Only I have no idea when a Classified model would be released, isn't that mostly 1 months after the launch of a new product, or much earlier?
 
My Upgrade path is from a 7 year old EVGA GTX 480 1.5GB to a current gen EVGA GTX 1080 Ti Classified iCX 11 GB... Should notice some differences

My upgrades are usually from "Classified" to another "Classified". I'm very happy with those cards.

 
Yeah, I 100% agree with you there.
 
I am defint' going to be waiting at least a hybrid version cause I got 2 980ti hybrids currently, Hybrid ftw would be a much better choice at this moment, can't wait till it gets released.

 
Yes it is very beautiful. That 3 fan look makes it sooo sexy.