This is the reference design, not something we have even been big fans of, but in the flesh, it is actually really cool. It may be something to do with seeing these cards as top end, but when we installed the card, it looked lush, sleek and strong!
Nice profile with a slight curve, the GTX logo lights up as well. The clear top which would eventually show off all the dust you have collected, is made from plastic.
If you own a GTX 970 or 980, this will not be anything special to you, they are all the same. We are also slowly losing the humble DVI connector, as it is going the way of the extinct VGA connector, only one on this card, and none on the Radeon Fury X. Say goodbye everyone, it is about time too.
Eight and six pin power connectors, nice to see this configuration and that the Nvidia GTX 980 Ti only requires a 600w PSU, though chances are you will see some performance issues at 600w. You should always consider a 15% baseline increase in your PSU wattage, these cards demand power and your storage discs may suffer as a result.
Zotac Nvidia GTX 980 Ti Graphics Card Review
Package and Bundle - 8.5
Performance - 9.2
Price - 8
Consumer Experience - 9.5
8.8
If you have deep pockets this is a no brainer, it is intelligently fast, quiet and two, three or even four of these in SLi will set you apart for the next 12 months from just about anyone with cash to burn on the best gaming rig money can buy. As for the Titan X's bloody nose, well who would buy a Titan X now?