@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!

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.

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).

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.

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.

Globber

monievga12

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.

Exactly.  I am just going to get another Classified 780 and SLI.  You can get the after market water blocks too if you find it is cheaper to do it that way.  EVGA sells the blocks on the website even.  I decided to run only a 1440P or 1600P single monitor so I shouldn't need more than 3 GB for a while.  Even my 1 GB card from another vendor still performs admirably.

So, does anyone know if the 6GB versions will use be able to use the current 780 water blocks? Didn't see an answer on the air fan question earlier on if it was the same reference design. If the extra memory still fits under the current water blocks, I'll wait and make my own hydro from the 6GB versions.

grimmace

Globber

monievga12

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.

Exactly.  I am just going to get another Classified 780 and SLI.  You can get the after market water blocks too if you find it is cheaper to do it that way.  EVGA sells the blocks on the website even.  I decided to run only a 1440P or 1600P single monitor so I shouldn't need more than 3 GB for a while.  Even my 1 GB card from another vendor still performs admirably.

So, does anyone know if the 6GB versions will use be able to use the current 780 water blocks? Didn't see an answer on the air fan question earlier on if it was the same reference design. If the extra memory still fits under the current water blocks, I'll wait and make my own hydro from the 6GB versions.

 
 According to Jacob over on OCN, the memory density is increased, not the number of chips so the same waterblocks should work. For reference: http://www.overclock.net/...l/650_50#post_22128860

killer_hz
well just started my step up going from a 3GB classified to 6GB SC. I love the classified but doesn't seem like a good overclocker to be honest.
 

I get a boost clock 1267 stable max 1293

edward.lara

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

I'm wondering the same thing, I've already sent out my 3GB 780 for the step up. I really hope my backplate will fit the new one that arrives, I'm expecting it will though.

I'd like to know as well, as the card I'm trading in *isn't* a 780. Also, can I send back the backplates for my card used in the Step-Up? Have 2, both unused (plastic film still on and everything!) as my build hasn't yet been completed. Would be awesome if I could get credit for those too! But I understand if that's not an option.

bigmac121

killer_hz
well just started my step up going from a 3GB classified to 6GB SC. I love the classified but doesn't seem like a good overclocker to be honest.
 

I get a boost clock 1267 stable max 1293

i can't get that... low 12's. i love having a classified but i guess i wanted or thought would get better results.
guessing going form 3GB to 6GB not a bad thing for like $80...

killer_hz

bigmac121

killer_hz
well just started my step up going from a 3GB classified to 6GB SC. I love the classified but doesn't seem like a good overclocker to be honest.
 

I get a boost clock 1267 stable max 1293

i can't get that... low 12's. i love having a classified but i guess i wanted or thought would get better results.
guessing going form 3GB to 6GB not a bad thing for like $80...

How is the Airflow in your case?  Are you hitting temp issues for your OC or voltage issues?

Still no answer to whether there will be a reference style cooler design?

Many of us have asked this already and with no answer...

Or is evga sticking with ACX coolers for the 6gb 780 & 6gb 780ti? Palit seems to only be releasing a Jetstream 6gb version and no reference cooler design, too.

Where do you see your position in the queue?

Hi Robb
 
Will the step-up program sign-ups open again soon?
 
They are currently closed.

elios
so just pulled the trigger on a 780Tiam i screwed on stepping up to 6GB ?

Don't bother stepping up. If you look at reviews of the Titan Black (virtually a 6gb 780ti) vs a 3gb 780ti there is no difference. Even at high resolutions. Even most recent reviews of the new Radeon 295x2 (4gb x 2) vs a Titan or 780ti at high surround resolutions the Nvidia cards are not as good. Keep in mind the Radeon only has 1gb more of ram than your 780ti. Its only at 2560x1440 and under is when Nvidia pulls ahead. So with 3gb or 6gb there will not be much difference as you'll most likely run out of gpu horsepower before you hit the ram cap. This of course excludes modded games like Skyrim, but this goes back you'll almost always run out of gpu hp before running out of gpu memory.