GTX580 replacement

Stef42 · 2014-04-17, 08:19

I'm currently doing some TF work at mersenne.ca or otherwise on GIMPS, using a GTX580. Great GPU, but it is getting quite loud.
Since the 600 serie is no good for computing, how about the 700 serie?
I can see on James' website that the 580 is still competing with the higher-end graphics card from today...
Should I stick with the 580? Perhaps something from the AMD side, I still have some 280x's.

Gordon · 2014-04-17, 09:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef42

I'm currently doing some TF work at mersenne.ca or otherwise on GIMPS, using a GTX580. Great GPU, but it is getting quite loud.
Since the 600 serie is no good for computing, how about the 700 serie?
I can see on James' website that the 580 is still competing with the higher-end graphics card from today...
Should I stick with the 580? Perhaps something from the AMD side, I still have some 280x's.

My 580 died, poor thing didn't like running at 97 degrees for days at a time.

Have a GTX-660, turns in 178 days/day, 66 degrees, pretty much silent. Who said they aren't any good?

Stef42 · 2014-04-17, 09:34

Well, the 580 runs about 440Ghz-days. I would like to hit the number or higher. My computer is not running 24/7.

LaurV · 2014-04-17, 09:49

Then you can only pick from above 580 line, in this table.

axn · 2014-04-17, 11:17

Sorted by per-watt-efficiency, you can see that AMD dominates the chart (for now).

You could get a R9 290X. Or a 780 Ti if you can afford it -- that is a monster at CUDALucas as well.

kladner · 2014-04-17, 12:16

Are you saying that noise from the card has increased? If so, is it the fan(s) going bad? Depending on the make and model of card, there may be replacements available on Ebay, and some other online locations. The ones I have looked at are for Gigabyte 3-fan models, and Asus DirectCU 2-fan types. I don't know about replacements for single centrifugal blower type cards.

If you want to keep the 580 running (which I would lean toward), there are also 3rd party coolers out there, though those are a big price jump from fan replacements.

Gordon · 2014-04-17, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by axn

Sorted by per-watt-efficiency, you can see that AMD dominates the chart (for now).

You could get a R9 290X. Or a 780 Ti if you can afford it -- that is a monster at CUDALucas as well.

You could, but if you use your PC for real world stuff (mine is used for Premiere Pro) then the AMD might be useless as only the nVidia gets the hardware boost for video rendering...

Gordon · 2014-04-17, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

You could, but if you use your PC for real world stuff (mine is used for Premiere Pro) then the AMD might be useless as only the nVidia gets the hardware boost for video rendering...

Edit: well not exactly useless, but you get the drift

henryzz · 2014-04-17, 14:06

Fans going noisy might mean they just need a dust clearout. Mine has been noisy for a while but I have avoided messing with it as I am currently writing my dissertation on that pc. It refused to boot this morning complaining of cpu fan trouble. I cleaned it out and now it is back to its old self. A little bit of oil on the motor might go a long way as well(just check what the best type of oil is first).

tServo · 2014-04-17, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by kladner

Are you saying that noise from the card has increased? If so, is it the fan(s) going bad?

If you want to keep the 580 running (which I would lean toward), <snip>

If increased noise is not explainable from increased computation load or ambient temperatures where your machine is located,
it may be worth a try to take the board out,
remove its plastic shroud to expose the heatsink, and blow the dust
off the heatsink and carefully clean the fan blades. This is a cheap alternative and
somtimes works.
Darn, henryzz just beat me!

axn · 2014-04-17, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

You could, but if you use your PC for real world stuff (mine is used for Premiere Pro) then the AMD might be useless as only the nVidia gets the hardware boost for video rendering...

There is OpenCL support in CS6 - http://blogs.adobe.com/premierepro/2...e-pro-cs6.html

2014-04-17, 08:19	#1
Stef42 Feb 2012 the Netherlands 2·29 Posts	GTX580 replacement I'm currently doing some TF work at mersenne.ca or otherwise on GIMPS, using a GTX580. Great GPU, but it is getting quite loud. Since the 600 serie is no good for computing, how about the 700 serie? I can see on James' website that the 580 is still competing with the higher-end graphics card from today... Should I stick with the 580? Perhaps something from the AMD side, I still have some 280x's. Last fiddled with by Stef42 on 2014-04-17 at 08:19

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Stef42 Feb 2012 the Netherlands 2×29 Posts	Well, the 580 runs about 440Ghz-days. I would like to hit the number or higher. My computer is not running 24/7.

2014-04-17, 09:49	#4
LaurV Romulan Interpreter Jun 2011 Thailand 25B5₁₆ Posts	Then you can only pick from above 580 line, in this table.

2014-04-17, 11:17	#5
axn Jun 2003 2×3×7×11² Posts	Sorted by per-watt-efficiency, you can see that AMD dominates the chart (for now). You could get a R9 290X. Or a 780 Ti if you can afford it -- that is a monster at CUDALucas as well.

2014-04-17, 12:16	#6
kladner "Kieren" Jul 2011 In My Own Galaxy! 2·3·1,693 Posts	Are you saying that noise from the card has increased? If so, is it the fan(s) going bad? Depending on the make and model of card, there may be replacements available on Ebay, and some other online locations. The ones I have looked at are for Gigabyte 3-fan models, and Asus DirectCU 2-fan types. I don't know about replacements for single centrifugal blower type cards. If you want to keep the 580 running (which I would lean toward), there are also 3rd party coolers out there, though those are a big price jump from fan replacements.

2014-04-17, 14:06	#9
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Cambridge (GMT/BST) 1011011111110₂ Posts	Fans going noisy might mean they just need a dust clearout. Mine has been noisy for a while but I have avoided messing with it as I am currently writing my dissertation on that pc. It refused to boot this morning complaining of cpu fan trouble. I cleaned it out and now it is back to its old self. A little bit of oil on the motor might go a long way as well(just check what the best type of oil is first).