14 DAY TRIAL // Since NVIDIA has finally launched the Maxwell-based range of graphics cards (and basically killed the GTX 780 Ti, 780 and 770 while it was at it), Gigabyte has unveiled its own versions of the boards.
Called GV-N980G1 GAMING-4GD and GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD, the GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 boards are both factory-overclocked and custom-cooled.
The former runs the GPU at 1,228 MHz most of the time, but can go to 1,329 MHz in a pinch. The latter, meanwhile, has base/boost clocks of 1,178/1,329 MHz.
It's actually pretty amazing that the GPU Boost maximum setting for the GTX 970 is the same as the 980 one. Then again, they had to earn their unofficial Super Overclock qualification somehow.
That said, the newcomers both use the triple-fan WindForce 3X cooling system, plus the Flex Display patent-pending technology.
Flex Display enables auto output detection and dual DVI support, in addition to the 3 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI monitors that can be connected to a card for multi-monitor setups. This way, you're not as restricted when browsing for extra monitors.
Alas, Gigabyte did not share the prices of the GeForce GTX 980 G1 and 970 G1 graphics cards. They could be up to $50 / €50 more expensive than the reference, meaning $600 / €600 and $380 / €380 price tags, respectively.
