Nvidia apologise for GTX 970 memory debacle
“This new feature of Maxwell should have been clearly detailed from the beginning,” said Huang. “We’ll do a better job next time.”
First, Jen-Hsun Huang explains the reasoning behind the segmented RAM. “We invented a new memory architecture in Maxwell. This new capability was created so that reduced-configurations of Maxwell can have a larger framebuffer – i.e., so that GTX 970 is not limited to 3GB, and can have an additional 1GB.
“GTX 970 is a 4GB card. However, the upper 512MB of the additional 1GB is segmented and has reduced bandwidth. This is a good design because we were able to add an additional 1GB for GTX 970 and our software engineers can keep less frequently used data in the 512MB segment.”
Whether it was “good design” or not, Huang admits that there was a breakdown in communication. “Unfortunately, we failed to communicate this internally to our marketing team, and externally to reviewers at launch.” Huang said. “But, let me be clear: Our only intention was to create the best GPU for you. We wanted GTX 970 to have 4GB of memory, as games are using more memory than ever.”
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EarnPosted:
Thats quite naughty on Nvidia's behalf since they failed to mention it regardless I bet it is still a beast graphics card!
0dayPosted:
I purchased a 970 anyway, Honestly I don't even know the difference. Runs great and has no problems.
dmofPosted:
If you console boys don't know how it works, don't bother commenting. You look ignorant and stupid.
On topic now. They've justified it, and I don't see much of a problem with it now. Yeah, its advertised as a 4GB VRAM card, but honestly, what different is 512MB gonna make? Just because you cant use it for games doesn't mean it isn't usable. Don't be stupid.
On topic now. They've justified it, and I don't see much of a problem with it now. Yeah, its advertised as a 4GB VRAM card, but honestly, what different is 512MB gonna make? Just because you cant use it for games doesn't mean it isn't usable. Don't be stupid.
GaryPosted:
While this makes me happy I didn't buy a 970 when I had the chance, I am upset that Nvidia lied about something like this.
KatsumiChanPosted:
Creo GTX 970 is still a fantastic card for the price regardless, period.
I still have to agree, for it's price it's awesome.
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