EVGA_JacobF

smbrm
Interesting. I just acquired a 780gtx classified 3gb. The communication suggests that this new card is a base version with 6gb. I wonder if there will be a 6gb classified version, or whether the extra 3gb provides more performance than the classified's extra clock speed? Is upgrading from a classified even allowed in program? I chose the classified as it was on sale for basically the price of a regular 780.

Yes, you can upgrade from a Classified.

Wait, you can upgrade FROM a classified, but not to a classified, even if you are upgrading from a classified..  This is why I am not buying into the NVidia scam.  EVGA said, flat out, there would be NO 6GB 780/780Ti...  I understand that this is mostly NVidias fault, but EVGA isn't going to help the enthusiast customer that spent $1600-1900 in this situation..  THAT is a shame..  I have had my cards 3 months, and absolutely love them, but will not touch another EVGA or NVidia product, after this and the 750ti debacle, until full maxwell line up is released.  I wish EVERYONE would follow that example, and FORCE NVidia to release Maxwell rather than the SAME REVAMPED GPU AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!
 
This is a pathetic move from Nvidia....  Way to screw the customers who invested into something that will return Nothing now.
 
 

How reliable is this information about a 6G 780ti being released? I've seen this on a few sites and I'm a bit skeptical as this would seem to take some of the glory from the Titan Black.

Good point

I agree they are milking every last drop from the 700 series. These versions should have been released much much earlier which would have allowed various companies to release aftermarket cards, instead they have chosen to make everything obsolete within weeks of its release.

This makes my titan perches well over  a year look better and better
 
I didn't have to keep buying and selling cards each time a new card came out !
 
The step-up program is going to be great for newly buyers

Hey I recently purchased two EVGA GTX 780 ACX (last month or so), does this mean I also can step-up?
Never used this option before.

And what would be a fair assesment of how much I would have to pay extra approx? Thnx.

MvdL79
Hey I recently purchased two EVGA GTX 780 ACX (last month or so), does this mean I also can step-up?
Never used this option before.

And what would be a fair assesment of how much I would have to pay extra approx? Thnx.

yes you can use the step up for your card. just click on that link that directs you to sign up from.
 
i don't have a clue on the cost of the upgrade but sure it will be worth it imho
 
can't wait to step up to this baby...

BroHamBone

ldejavul
I ordered the backplate for my 780ti Classified. Can we get confirmation if the new card will fit the older backplate or if I need to return it? Also I'm kinda confused. People keep saying you cant step up from a classified. Just to clarify. Can I step up from a 780TI Classified 3GB to a 780TI Classified 6gb?

You can step up from classified.... But not to another classified. I mentioned something about classified users in a different tier in the step up forum, but got shot down and made fun of.

Can we get someone from EVGA to comment on this. It seems there is some confusion. Why would you not be able to step up when they are going to release the 780 ti classified in 6GB

ldejavul

BroHamBone

ldejavul
I ordered the backplate for my 780ti Classified. Can we get confirmation if the new card will fit the older backplate or if I need to return it? Also I'm kinda confused. People keep saying you cant step up from a classified. Just to clarify. Can I step up from a 780TI Classified 3GB to a 780TI Classified 6gb?

You can step up from classified.... But not to another classified. I mentioned something about classified users in a different tier in the step up forum, but got shot down and made fun of.

Can we get someone from EVGA to comment on this. It seems there is some confusion. Why would you not be able to step up when they are going to release the 780 ti classified in 6GB

Last I checked EVGA's policy is that you can only step-up to "vanilla" cards but considering that they are allowing a step-up from the same series 780 to 780 which is not normally allowed. You should be good on stepping up your classified card but likely only to a stock 780 Ti 6GB.

Graphics Cards

• EVGA will only release reference versions of its products, NVIDIA reference spec and clock, to the Step-Up program.
• Step-Up is limited to pre-approved graphics cards only and can only be used for exchange to a different and higher performing GPU.
• Products known to have a limited availability will not be made available to the Step-Up program. (Limited availability determined by EVGA.)
• Customers who received their EVGA graphics card as part of a complete computer system are not eligible - except for those listed on our approved system vendor list.

Graphics Cards Examples:

• GTX 460 → GTX 580: YES (Upgraded GPU)
• GTX 460 768MB → GTX 460 1GB: NO (Same GPU)
• GTX 570 → GTX 480: NO (Must be GPU upgrade)

 

BroHamBone

ldejavul

BroHamBone

ldejavul
I ordered the backplate for my 780ti Classified. Can we get confirmation if the new card will fit the older backplate or if I need to return it? Also I'm kinda confused. People keep saying you cant step up from a classified. Just to clarify. Can I step up from a 780TI Classified 3GB to a 780TI Classified 6gb?

You can step up from classified.... But not to another classified. I mentioned something about classified users in a different tier in the step up forum, but got shot down and made fun of.

Can we get someone from EVGA to comment on this. It seems there is some confusion. Why would you not be able to step up when they are going to release the 780 ti classified in 6GB

.....read again..... You can step up FROM a classified, but not TO a classified. Been that way FOREVER

Quick example.... 780 classified steps up to 780ti reference or ACX only... Not the classified tier.

It would seem they are making special exceptions for these cards. Wouldn't it stand to reason that they may be stepping up the classifieds to a classified card. 

All this program does is make me , as I just stepped up to 780s with 3GB.

sk3tch
The entitlement in this thread...dayum. Haha. This is a nice program EVGA has put together - if you can take advantage of it - great - if not, no worries - just use eBay or something and dump your card and buy another one. You'll still likely pay very little. Nevermind that the move from 3GB to 6GB on GTX 780 will barely do anything for most users. You'd be better served going to a Ti or waiting until Maxwell, really.

Would only help me because of 2d surround.  I plan on getting a Maxwell GPU when they come out so really I don't care to much because we all know in a year after that there will be new stuff out

Zone15
A couple of questions.  Will there be a version we can step up to that has a dual bios?  I have the 780 FTW and I mainly bought it for the dual BIOS.  Secondly, I signed up to be notified with 2 days left in my step-up window.  Once the step-up becomes available, how many days do I have to decide if I want to go through with the step-up?
 
Also, before you had updated your post, I had emailed support about the 90-day window and got this as a response:
 
"Hi,
Unfortunately the program has the strict 90 day window. The announcement was made to let people know that it is coming and if they are within the proper window they have the change to step up to it. After the 90 days from purchase however that option is no longer available. I do apologize for any confusion about the program.
Regards,
EVGA"
 
So which one is true?  Is the support staff not yet privy to the exception?

We made a change to the program to allow step up for anyone within 90 days.
 
No plans for dual BIOS version at this time.

Will i be able to step up from a EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti SC ACX Cooler 3Gb to a EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Classified K|NGP|N Edition 6Gb ? Would be great!

Lu88
Will i be able to step up from a EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti SC ACX Cooler 3Gb to a EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Classified K|NGP|N Edition 6Gb ? Would be great!

That is not fair deal for EVGA, but would be fair for all side if customer of GTX780Ti 3GB Classified can step-up on GTX780Ti 6GB Classified and
K|NGP|N owners to have option to step up on both if they want GTX780Ti 6GB Classified or GTX780Ti 6GB K|NGP|N Classified.
I mean how someone bought 200$ cheaper version of GTX780Ti and than step-up on more memory and much advanced PCB.