GTX-690

[cbenner]

This is a question I don't even really want to ask.  I'm very happy with my current graphics card, GTX-680.  It does everything we need it to do.  but since we're buying new PC's, our IT was directed to investigate new cards.  The one they came up with that I am supposed to ask about is the GTX-690... the next step up from what we currently have.

Is anyone using this card, and if so are you having any issues or problems?  We do not do any heavy rendering or simulation, just your average day to day modeling and assembly work.  Nothing that is going to heavily tax a graphics card.

I had to ask....  TIA.

[-niels-]

Is this along the line of "redundant question is redundant"? 😛
I'm using a GTX-670, so can't answer the question anyway.

I guess you won't run into any different problems with the 690 than your current 680, since it's still in the same family of cards.

That's just my guess, but i think you're probably guessing the same.

[mcgyvr]

Dear user.. Please reference the Autodesk certified hardware listing.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/syscert?id=18844534&siteID=123112

 

[-niels-]

Lol, i'd rather not... that thing only lists quadro cards for inventor.
If anything i'd rather link to the FAQ for Inventor graphic hardware:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=16494456
😉

[mbenoy]

That's more than just a step above what you have.  It's a dual GPU card and is 2.5X more expensive than the one you currently have.  They are currently in the $1000 range.  More than some good Quadro cards.  I think the actual next step above the GTX680 in the charts is the 700 series.  When Nvidia gets into the X90 range it's usually dual GPU cards.  Example, a GTX 590 would outperform your GTX 680 due to dual GPU.

Given your stated type of use, it seems like overkill.  I run a GTX 760 with no issues.  But just my opinion.

[cbenner]

Not helpful, really... since I'm obviously running OUTSIDE of the "accepted" hardware.  Just looking for opinions here, guys.

Thanks.

[DarrenP]

i don't see why you would run into any issues with that card

you would probably gain more performance than lose any with that card

[blair]

I've been running one since February without any problems. The GTX Titan was released just after I got my 690 or I would have gone with the Titan. The new GTX780 would be my choice today.

[blair · Accepted solution]

The GTX 680 benches out better than the GTX 680: http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

[mcgyvr]

oh dear god.. I didn't even look.. I don't keep up on the cards like you folks do... That is $1000+ card... Why would you even entertain that? its NOT worth it... Unless you work for one of those companies that MUST spend extra capital this year.. 

[blair]

sorry, 680 better than the 690. still can't edit posts from work on the new forum.

[blair]

I would be going with the GTX 780ti, benches out faster and is cheaper at $700.00 If you think the GXT cards are expensive, price out the Quadro cards (if you need OpenGL). You can build/buy a good system for the price of a graphics card.

[cbenner]

For the record... I'm not entertaining this.  We have the 680 and I am happy as a camel on Wednesday (guess what day it is!!) with it's performance.  My intention was to keep these cards and put them into whatever machines we buy.  Save a ton of money that way too!  But, we were asked to benchmark new ones, and this was the one they wanted to know more about.

Thank you all for your responses, I am still going to push to keep what we've got.  If it ain't broke....

[GSE_Dan_A]

Past: If it ain't broke.... Don't fix it!

Now: If it ain't broke....Give it a few months!

[blair]

Make sure you weren't the last to touch it, if you were, can you lie, if not RUN! 🙂

[cbenner]

The decision has been made, we're sticking with the 680... I'm a happy CAD monkey.

Now just have to wait for the new machines to come in.

[earl.motley.966]

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@cbenner wrote:

This is a question I don't even really want to ask.  I'm very happy with my current graphics card, GTX-680.  It does everything we need it to do.  but since we're buying new PC's, our IT was directed to investigate new cards.  The one they came up with that I am supposed to ask about is the GTX-690... the next step up from what we currently have.

Is anyone using this card, and if so are you having any issues or problems?  We do not do any heavy rendering or simulation, just your average day to day modeling and assembly work.  Nothing that is going to heavily Personal Tax a graphics card.

I had to ask....  TIA.

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Now a days that cards are masterpiece but there are more valuable cards available now. Where you can do anything related to 3d and its won't give you a low speed. But they are with high taxes :v

[JonathanKruger]

I think this thread is so old he probably has replaced his GPU twice since there last post. But yeah graphics cards don't always age gracefully. 

Edit: except the 1080ti, that card was a legend

[SBix26]

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@JonathanKruger wrote:

I think this thread is so old he probably has replaced his GPU twice since there last post.

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I think Autodesk is buying graphics cards for him now, right @CGBenner? 😉

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Sam B

Inventor Pro 2023.0.1 | Windows 10 Home 21H2

[CGBenner]

@SBix26 

Indeed they do.  I couldn't even tell you what card is in this laptop I've been using.  😂