I think it was a stroke of genius for Nvidia to just re-brand the Titan into a "normal" numbered card in the line up and lower the price. Suddenly, with this generation, so many more enthusiasts I know are feeling the need to get a Titan even though they never even remotely considered getting one with with any previous generation.
Sure the 1k price drop from previous Titans is a strong draw. But the prevailing attitude before was that the card was so extra, it was unnecessary, but now people seem to be trying to move financial and system spec/fit mountains to get one into their system. Very well played Nvidia to change attitudes so drastically.
Not really a judgement on anyone who wants to get one, just impressed at how they changed people's minds so easily. $1k savings is no joke.
For iTX owners who are struggling to figure out how to fit one into their system, I think the best hope is to wait for 3rd party versions, there might be some interesting designs coming.
either way, I bet the performance will be insane tho. ?