Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 980 Ti - First impressions

The video opens with an introduction to Computex 2015 coverage and thanks to MSI and Linda.com for enabling the event coverage. The presenter introduces the Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 980 Ti, highlighting a new windforce cooler design featuring three 8 mm heat pipes and a 6 mm heat pipe, a triangular heat sink, and a backplate that is not standard on all 980 Ti models. Aesthetic changes are noted, including silver accents on the heatsinks and a backlit Gigabyte logo with an RGB LED array offering seven colors, controllable via Gigabyte software rather than a physical button. The on-card IO is outlined, listing DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and the possibility of up to five outputs with multiple DisplayPort connections. While performance clocks are not yet locked in due to the card being new, memory speeds stay stock at 7010 MHz with 6 GB of GDDR5, and the video promises to explore boost clocks and real-world performance in a follow-up review after Computex. The host emphasizes that the card is part of a larger Computex showcase with multiple variations of the GTX 980 Ti likely to appear, and invites viewers to stay tuned for future coverage and a full review. The video closes with thanks to sponsors, an invitation to participate in the Computex conversation on social media and forums, and a request to subscribe for more updates and coverage as the event unfolds.

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