-PSU (Corsair AX850)
-Motherboard (Asus Striker 2 Formula)
-Budget ($300-$400) Bag for buck I guess
-Location (United States)
-It would mainly be used for graphic design/gaming/misc, as of right now I am torn between gaming with my 360 or pc (once it is operational).
I currently have a EVGA 9800 GX2, it has served me well through our time together but I am currently giving my computer an overhaul (Some forum trolls such as myself might have seen my other threads). I should have done this about a year ago since I've owned it for a little over two years but whats done is done.
A lot has come out since I bought the 9800 GX2, which at the time was the best avaliable. I have done a fair amount of research and know about the current 400 series cards etc...
I was looking for one in the 300$ to 400$ range that would do well in an SLI set-up, if I chose to do that in the future. I saw something somewhere about the a 520 coming out soon but I don't know if I should wait for that, or if it is even true/in the near future. After looking at NewEgg, I've kind of decided the 480 was a bit steep in price for the time being, especially if I were to do an SLI set-up.
I do not know if I would do an SLI set-up but I now have that option with my new case. I have a thing for matching components so I was looking at Asus cards even though I have an EVGA card atm.
Help as always is appreciated.
-Lollies
-Motherboard (Asus Striker 2 Formula)
-Budget ($300-$400) Bag for buck I guess
-Location (United States)
-It would mainly be used for graphic design/gaming/misc, as of right now I am torn between gaming with my 360 or pc (once it is operational).
I currently have a EVGA 9800 GX2, it has served me well through our time together but I am currently giving my computer an overhaul (Some forum trolls such as myself might have seen my other threads). I should have done this about a year ago since I've owned it for a little over two years but whats done is done.
A lot has come out since I bought the 9800 GX2, which at the time was the best avaliable. I have done a fair amount of research and know about the current 400 series cards etc...
I was looking for one in the 300$ to 400$ range that would do well in an SLI set-up, if I chose to do that in the future. I saw something somewhere about the a 520 coming out soon but I don't know if I should wait for that, or if it is even true/in the near future. After looking at NewEgg, I've kind of decided the 480 was a bit steep in price for the time being, especially if I were to do an SLI set-up.
I do not know if I would do an SLI set-up but I now have that option with my new case. I have a thing for matching components so I was looking at Asus cards even though I have an EVGA card atm.
Help as always is appreciated.
-Lollies
Sold the 9800 GX2 for 100$, so I now have no Graphics Card. Anyone have any suggestions?
At that price range is pretty simple:
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy 
At that price range is pretty simple:
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
Thanks for the very lengthy and informative post Slack, cant even count the number of times you've helped me out. I have nothing against Radeon, I just know little to nothing about it. The only thing by Radeon I have own was when I got my first computer (Dell 8300) upgraded at pc club to a Radeon card, don't remember what type. That was a long time ago though.
I don't necessarily need a SLI set-up, it just seemed like something I could invest in over time as my interest and knowledge grew. I was content with my 9800 gx2 for a long time so using a single card would be sufficient. I changed my PSU from a Thermaltake 1000W tough power to a Corsair AX850W so its not much of a change so I'm sure it could probably support a SLI set-up.
I will be doing some gaming I am sure but design is my main preference. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm just going to be using my Xbox for videos and move back to pc gaming or try to juggle both. It was easy when most games were not on all platforms but now that they are it seems a but ridiculous to buy games for both a console and comp.
With that said, would that narrow it down any?
I posted this thread just for people like yourself, in hopes it would help them in chosing the card that is best suited for what they intended to use it for. Hope it can help you decide. Best Graphics Cards For The Money:October 2010 Fabe
As far as gaming is concerned it seems that more and more games are coming out first for consoles, so as you have a 360 i would use that,(don't own a console myself though)
As for the PC as nice as a high end card is for editing work and drawing i would opt for a sli or crossfire set up using either 2x460(2x450 would be ok and very cheap) or 2x5850/5830 as that would give all the power you need and should keep you under budget, also if you absolutely must game you still could quite happily,
Raz
As for the PC as nice as a high end card is for editing work and drawing i would opt for a sli or crossfire set up using either 2x460(2x450 would be ok and very cheap) or 2x5850/5830 as that would give all the power you need and should keep you under budget, also if you absolutely must game you still could quite happily,
Raz
I'll go with razy60.
SLI 450 or 460.
A single 460 might do you for now add the second card when you need it.
Mike
SLI 450 or 460.
A single 460 might do you for now add the second card when you need it.
Mike
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy At that price range is pretty simple:
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
Thanks for the very lengthy and informative post Slack, cant even count the number of times you've helped me out. I have nothing against Radeon, I just know little to nothing about it. The only thing by Radeon I have own was when I got my first computer (Dell 8300) upgraded at pc club to a Radeon card, don't remember what type. That was a long time ago though.
I don't necessarily need a SLI set-up, it just seemed like something I could invest in over time as my interest and knowledge grew. I was content with my 9800 gx2 for a long time so using a single card would be sufficient. I changed my PSU from a Thermaltake 1000W tough power to a Corsair AX850W so its not much of a change so I'm sure it could probably support a SLI set-up.
I will be doing some gaming I am sure but design is my main preference. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm just going to be using my Xbox for videos and move back to pc gaming or try to juggle both. It was easy when most games were not on all platforms but now that they are it seems a but ridiculous to buy games for both a console and comp.
With that said, would that narrow it down any?
Hmm, If what you're going to be doing is splitting your time between gaming and designing, then I'd recommend a single GPU setup. Since, and correct me if I'm wrong here, most of the time you are going to be designing, with X software, your video card is going to be idle, and a SLI setup is going to be drawing much more power than a single GPU setup @ idle.
I'd go for the Radeon HD 5870.
It's faster than the GTX 470 (in most cases) and consumes less power than any of the GF100 chips @ both idle and load.
It's just a top notch card, there's no way around it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe I posted this thread just for people like yourself, in hopes it would help them in chosing the card that is best suited for what they intended to use it for. Hope it can help you decide. Best Graphics Cards For The Money:October 2010 Fabe
I did find an SLI set-up of GTX 460's very appealing.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by razy60 As far as gaming is concerned it seems that more and more games are coming out first for consoles, so as you have a 360 i would use that,(don't own a console myself though)
As for the PC as nice as a high end card is for editing work and drawing i would opt for a sli or crossfire set up using either 2x460(2x450 would be ok and very cheap) or 2x5850/5830 as that would give all the power you need and should keep you under budget, also if you absolutely must game you still could quite happily,
Raz
As for the PC as nice as a high end card is for editing work and drawing i would opt for a sli or crossfire set up using either 2x460(2x450 would be ok and very cheap) or 2x5850/5830 as that would give all the power you need and should keep you under budget, also if you absolutely must game you still could quite happily,
Raz
I just find gaming on consoles irritating anymore, there is no maturity 99% of the time and I figure kids have a harder time getting hold of a computer than they do a 200$ Xbox 360. Maybe my logic is wrong but I never got as irritated at other players playing pc games vs consoles games. I originally bought my xbox for Assassin's Creed and it just went down hill from there.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X I'll go with razy60.
SLI 450 or 460.
A single 460 might do you for now add the second card when you need it.
Mike
SLI 450 or 460.
A single 460 might do you for now add the second card when you need it.
Mike
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy At that price range is pretty simple:
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
Single GPU solution:
At ~$380, this is probably the best you can do performance wise with a single GPU (at your price range). It should destroy ANY game out there with ease @ any resolution. Temperature and Power consumption is not really an issue with HD 5000 series cards, AMD really did a good job on that. What's really an issue with these high end HD 5000 cards is length, so a good roomy case is important.At ~$300, the GTX 470 is significantly cheaper than any HD 5870 out there right now, but as a result, is not as fast. Now, this card REALLY REALLY shines under EXTREME AA/Tessellation situations. Keeping up with the HD 5870 in those scenarios and in some cases surpassing it (good if you are planning to play games such as Metro 2033 or Alien vs Predator). Now, all that performance in extreme situations comes with a price: Insane high temperatures (reaching ~100 degrees Celsius under load) and power consumption numbers (215W for the card alone under full GPU load). So case ventilation and a poweful PSU are very important if you're planning to go with a GF100 card.
Multi GPU solution:
At ~$340, this one is pretty much a no-brainer if you're planning to go with a multi-gpu solution. First of all, the GF104 chip can flat out fly, it compares very favorably to NVIDIA's high end GTX 200 series cards (GTX 275/280), so you can imagine the kind of performance you're gonna get with two of these in SLI (let me spoil the fun for you, 2 GTX 460 in SLI = GTX 480), second of all, it doesn't nearly generate as much heat as his big brother (GF100). I have a GTX 460 1GB OC Edition myself, and it idles around ~35 Celsius reaching ~65 Celsius under full load (although good case ventilation is always important under multi gpu setups). Power consumption, this setup requires more power than a single GTX 480, so a powerful/beefy PSU is a must (750W at least). Now the MAIN problem with multi gpu solutions is the following: Game compatibility. Some games really struggle to utilize both GPU's (this goes for AMD and NVIDIA) resulting in really underwhelming performance, not to mention the fairly common micro-stuttering issue. The good news is, SLI compatibility/performance is always a priority in driver releases, so it should only get better with time.
Thanks for the very lengthy and informative post Slack, cant even count the number of times you've helped me out. I have nothing against Radeon, I just know little to nothing about it. The only thing by Radeon I have own was when I got my first computer (Dell 8300) upgraded at pc club to a Radeon card, don't remember what type. That was a long time ago though.
I don't necessarily need a SLI set-up, it just seemed like something I could invest in over time as my interest and knowledge grew. I was content with my 9800 gx2 for a long time so using a single card would be sufficient. I changed my PSU from a Thermaltake 1000W tough power to a Corsair AX850W so its not much of a change so I'm sure it could probably support a SLI set-up.
I will be doing some gaming I am sure but design is my main preference. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm just going to be using my Xbox for videos and move back to pc gaming or try to juggle both. It was easy when most games were not on all platforms but now that they are it seems a but ridiculous to buy games for both a console and comp.
With that said, would that narrow it down any?
Hmm, If what you're going to be doing is splitting your time between gaming and designing, then I'd recommend a single GPU setup. Since, and correct me if I'm wrong here, most of the time you are going to be designing, with X software, your video card is going to be idle, and a SLI setup is going to be drawing much more power than a single GPU setup @ idle.
I'd go for the Radeon HD 5870.
It's faster than the GTX 470 (in most cases) and consumes less power than any of the GF100 chips @ both idle and load.
It's just a top notch card, there's no way around it.
I don't know much about Radeon, that is the only reason I'm skeptical but I am not against trying something new. I've always just been a Nividea junkie I guess.
I was drawn to this one for some reason when I was browsing.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
ASUS EAH5850 DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe I posted this thread just for people like yourself, in hopes it would help them in chosing the card that is best suited for what they intended to use it for. Hope it can help you decide. Best Graphics Cards For The Money:October 2010 Fabe
I did find an SLI set-up of GTX 460's very appealing.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by razy60 As far as gaming is concerned it seems that more and more games are coming out first for consoles, so as you have a 360 i would use that,(don't own a console myself though)
As for the PC as nice as a high end card is for editing work and drawing i would opt for a sli or crossfire set up using either 2x460(2x450 would be ok and very cheap) or 2x5850/5830 as that would give all the power you need and should keep you under budget, also if you absolutely must game you still could quite happily,
Raz
As for the PC as nice as a high end card is for editing work and drawing i would opt for a sli or crossfire set up using either 2x460(2x450 would be ok and very cheap) or 2x5850/5830 as that would give all the power you need and should keep you under budget, also if you absolutely must game you still could quite happily,
Raz
I just find gaming on consoles irritating anymore, there is no maturity 99% of the time and I figure kids have a harder time getting hold of a computer than they do a 200$ Xbox 360. Maybe my logic is wrong but I never got as irritated at other players playing pc games vs consoles games. I originally bought my xbox for Assassin's Creed and it just went down hill from there.
Yeah that again was very appealing, after looking at TheFabe's page he gave me.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies Thanks for the very lengthy and informative post Slack, cant even count the number of times you've helped me out. I have nothing against Radeon, I just know little to nothing about it. The only thing by Radeon I have own was when I got my first computer (Dell 8300) upgraded at pc club to a Radeon card, don't remember what type. That was a long time ago though.
I don't necessarily need a SLI set-up, it just seemed like something I could invest in over time as my interest and knowledge grew. I was content with my 9800 gx2 for a long time so using a single card would be sufficient. I changed my PSU from a Thermaltake 1000W tough power to a Corsair AX850W so its not much of a change so I'm sure it could probably support a SLI set-up.
I will be doing some gaming I am sure but design is my main preference. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm just going to be using my Xbox for videos and move back to pc gaming or try to juggle both. It was easy when most games were not on all platforms but now that they are it seems a but ridiculous to buy games for both a console and comp.
With that said, would that narrow it down any?
Hmm, If what you're going to be doing is splitting your time between gaming and designing, then I'd recommend a single GPU setup. Since, and correct me if I'm wrong here, most of the time you are going to be designing, with X software, your video card is going to be idle, and a SLI setup is going to be drawing much more power than a single GPU setup @ idle.
I'd go for the Radeon HD 5870.
It's faster than the GTX 470 (in most cases) and consumes less power than any of the GF100 chips @ both idle and load.
It's just a top notch card, there's no way around it.
I don't know much about Radeon, that is the only reason I'm skeptical but I am not against trying something new. I've always just been a Nividea junkie I guess.
I was drawn to this one for some reason when I was browsing.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
ASUS EAH5850 DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Both would be excellent choices.
I would personally go for the HD 5850.
Faster and less power hungry (@ load).
/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130550 �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe After reading that numerous times it made me me want to either go with a GTX 460 SLI set-up or a Radeon HD 5850, or possibly a GTX 480. I think all of those except maybe the Readeon 5850 is above what I wanted to spend but I'm hoping it'll be worth it in the long run. I guess i just need to narrow it down from here.
I did find an SLI set-up of GTX 460's very appealing.
I just find gaming on consoles irritating anymore, there is no maturity 99% of the time and I figure kids have a harder time getting hold of a computer than they do a 200$ Xbox 360. Maybe my logic is wrong but I never got as irritated at other players playing pc games vs consoles games. I originally bought my xbox for Assassin's Creed and it just went down hill from there.
Yeah that again was very appealing, after looking at TheFabe's page he gave me.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy I believe you are correct. I mean I don't design things for a living but its what I love to do, I haven't done it in a while so hopefully after relearning everything I'll enjoy just as much as I did a few months ago. Gaming and that kinda went hand in hand. I don't design for a living or anything but I just think it would be used for that purpose more than gaming since I have been doing less and less of it now that I am working full time. Last time I played a game on my 360 was probably almost a month ago now.
I don't know much about Radeon, that is the only reason I'm skeptical but I am not against trying something new. I've always just been a Nividea junkie I guess.
I was drawn to this one for some reason when I was browsing.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
ASUS EAH5850 DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity Big ASUS fan huh? =)
Both would be excellent choices.
I would personally go for the HD 5850.
Faster and less power hungry (@ load). Their motherboard has served me well, I would hope the same for their graphics cards, but I have read mixed reviews. My EVGA card was very good but if I have an EVGA card then I want an EVGA motherboard (Its an OCD thing). Plus for each card, like the GTX 460 there are six different ones.
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe I posted this thread just for people like yourself, in hopes it would help them in chosing the card that is best suited for what they intended to use it for. Hope it can help you decide. Best Graphics Cards For The Money:October 2010 Fabe
I did find an SLI set-up of GTX 460's very appealing.
I just find gaming on consoles irritating anymore, there is no maturity 99% of the time and I figure kids have a harder time getting hold of a computer than they do a 200$ Xbox 360. Maybe my logic is wrong but I never got as irritated at other players playing pc games vs consoles games. I originally bought my xbox for Assassin's Creed and it just went down hill from there.
Yeah that again was very appealing, after looking at TheFabe's page he gave me.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy No problem Lollies.
Hmm, If what you're going to be doing is splitting your time between gaming and designing, then I'd recommend a single GPU setup. Since, and correct me if I'm wrong here, most of the time you are going to be designing, with X software, your video card is going to be idle, and a SLI setup is going to be drawing much more power than a single GPU setup @ idle.
I'd go for the Radeon HD 5870.
It's faster than the GTX 470 (in most cases) and consumes less power than any of the GF100 chips @ both idle and load.
It's just a top notch card, there's no way around it.
Hmm, If what you're going to be doing is splitting your time between gaming and designing, then I'd recommend a single GPU setup. Since, and correct me if I'm wrong here, most of the time you are going to be designing, with X software, your video card is going to be idle, and a SLI setup is going to be drawing much more power than a single GPU setup @ idle.
I'd go for the Radeon HD 5870.
It's faster than the GTX 470 (in most cases) and consumes less power than any of the GF100 chips @ both idle and load.
It's just a top notch card, there's no way around it.
I don't know much about Radeon, that is the only reason I'm skeptical but I am not against trying something new. I've always just been a Nividea junkie I guess.
I was drawn to this one for some reason when I was browsing.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
ASUS EAH5850 DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Both would be excellent choices.
I would personally go for the HD 5850.
Faster and less power hungry (@ load).
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies /Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130550 �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies
After reading that numerous times it made me me want to either go with a GTX 460 SLI set-up or a Radeon HD 5850, or possibly a GTX 480. I think all of those except maybe the Readeon 5850 is above what I wanted to spend but I'm hoping it'll be worth it in the long run. I guess i just need to narrow it down from here.
I did find an SLI set-up of GTX 460's very appealing.
I just find gaming on consoles irritating anymore, there is no maturity 99% of the time and I figure kids have a harder time getting hold of a computer than they do a 200$ Xbox 360. Maybe my logic is wrong but I never got as irritated at other players playing pc games vs consoles games. I originally bought my xbox for Assassin's Creed and it just went down hill from there.
Yeah that again was very appealing, after looking at TheFabe's page he gave me.
I believe you are correct. I mean I don't design things for a living but its what I love to do, I haven't done it in a while so hopefully after relearning everything I'll enjoy just as much as I did a few months ago. Gaming and that kinda went hand in hand. I don't design for a living or anything but I just think it would be used for that purpose more than gaming since I have been doing less and less of it now that I am working full time. Last time I played a game on my 360 was probably almost a month ago now.
I don't know much about Radeon, that is the only reason I'm skeptical but I am not against trying something new. I've always just been a Nividea junkie I guess.
I was drawn to this one for some reason when I was browsing.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
ASUS EAH5850 DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity Big ASUS fan huh? =)
Both would be excellent choices.
I would personally go for the HD 5850.
Faster and less power hungry (@ load). Their motherboard has served me well, I would hope the same for their graphics cards, but I have read mixed reviews. My EVGA card was very good but if I have an EVGA card then I want an EVGA motherboard (Its an OCD thing). Plus for each card, like the GTX 460 there are six different ones.
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies After reading that numerous times it made me me want to either go with a GTX 460 SLI set-up or a Radeon HD 5850, or possibly a GTX 480. I think all of those except maybe the Readeon 5850 is above what I wanted to spend but I'm hoping it'll be worth it in the long run. I guess i just need to narrow it down from here.
I did find an SLI set-up of GTX 460's very appealing.
I just find gaming on consoles irritating anymore, there is no maturity 99% of the time and I figure kids have a harder time getting hold of a computer than they do a 200$ Xbox 360. Maybe my logic is wrong but I never got as irritated at other players playing pc games vs consoles games. I originally bought my xbox for Assassin's Creed and it just went down hill from there.
Yeah that again was very appealing, after looking at TheFabe's page he gave me.
I believe you are correct. I mean I don't design things for a living but its what I love to do, I haven't done it in a while so hopefully after relearning everything I'll enjoy just as much as I did a few months ago. Gaming and that kinda went hand in hand. I don't design for a living or anything but I just think it would be used for that purpose more than gaming since I have been doing less and less of it now that I am working full time. Last time I played a game on my 360 was probably almost a month ago now.
I don't know much about Radeon, that is the only reason I'm skeptical but I am not against trying something new. I've always just been a Nividea junkie I guess.
I was drawn to this one for some reason when I was browsing.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
ASUS EAH5850 DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
Both would be excellent choices.
I would personally go for the HD 5850.
Faster and less power hungry (@ load).
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
And don't worry, that 850W Corsair PSU you have, will be able to handle two GTX 470's with absolutely no trouble whatsoever.
I would be much more worried about the heat though. two GF100 chips in one case = insanely hot.
Just be prepared to download MSI Afterburner as soon as you get it, to crank up the fan speed to ~70%+.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies /Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130550 �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy Their motherboard has served me well, I would hope the same for their graphics cards, but I have read mixed reviews. My EVGA card was very good but if I have an EVGA card then I want an EVGA motherboard (Its an OCD thing). Plus for each card, like the GTX 460 there are six different ones.
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy Big ASUS fan huh? =)
Both would be excellent choices.
I would personally go for the HD 5850.
Faster and less power hungry (@ load).
Both would be excellent choices.
I would personally go for the HD 5850.
Faster and less power hungry (@ load).
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
And don't worry, that 850W Corsair PSU you have, will be able to handle two GTX 470's with absolutely no trouble whatsoever.
I would be much more worried about the heat though. two GF100 chips in one case = insanely hot.
Just be prepared to download MSI Afterburner as soon as you get it, to crank up the fan speed to ~70%+.
EVGA 768-P3-1360-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
There are multiple variations of those cards too so.
Also seems likes a relatively cheap and good option, correct me if I am wrong.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies /Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130550
Their motherboard has served me well, I would hope the same for their graphics cards, but I have read mixed reviews. My EVGA card was very good but if I have an EVGA card then I want an EVGA motherboard (Its an OCD thing). Plus for each card, like the GTX 460 there are six different ones.
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
Their motherboard has served me well, I would hope the same for their graphics cards, but I have read mixed reviews. My EVGA card was very good but if I have an EVGA card then I want an EVGA motherboard (Its an OCD thing). Plus for each card, like the GTX 460 there are six different ones.
Now that I'm looking at EVGA cards this one caught my attention.
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I like that, even in a SLI set-up it seems like it would be nice but then I run into the issue of, is my brand new 850 Watt power supply enough to support an SLI set-up? I should have gone with the Corsair AX1200 for this sole purpose but I was trying to save money I guess...
And don't worry, that 850W Corsair PSU you have, will be able to handle two GTX 470's with absolutely no trouble whatsoever.
I would be much more worried about the heat though. two GF100 chips in one case = insanely hot.
Just be prepared to download MSI Afterburner as soon as you get it, to crank up the fan speed to ~70%+.
EVGA 768-P3-1360-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
There are multiple variations of those cards too so.
Also seems likes a relatively cheap and good option, correct me if I am wrong.
768MB or 1GB, doesn't really matter in that situation, you'll be reaching GTX 480 performance levels either way.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy No complaints at all on your decision of going with the GTX 470, specially with the EVGA one.
And don't worry, that 850W Corsair PSU you have, will be able to handle two GTX 470's with absolutely no trouble whatsoever.
I would be much more worried about the heat though. two GF100 chips in one case = insanely hot.
Just be prepared to download MSI Afterburner as soon as you get it, to crank up the fan speed to ~70%+.
And don't worry, that 850W Corsair PSU you have, will be able to handle two GTX 470's with absolutely no trouble whatsoever.
I would be much more worried about the heat though. two GF100 chips in one case = insanely hot.
Just be prepared to download MSI Afterburner as soon as you get it, to crank up the fan speed to ~70%+.
EVGA 768-P3-1360-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
There are multiple variations of those cards too so.
Also seems likes a relatively cheap and good option, correct me if I am wrong.
768MB or 1GB, doesn't really matter in that situation, you'll be reaching GTX 480 performance levels either way.
The two EVGA 460 cards I was looking at on NewEgg add up to more than a 480, so why not get that? But then that puts out a lot of heat, and a significant amount more heat in an SLI set-up. Then is it really worth the money for a 480 @ 500ish$ when its probably going to go down in price significantly in the near future (I know everything is like that). Could my new case handle one? Probably. Could my new case handle the heat from two in an SLI Set-up? Not as well as someone with a
high tower with 6 fans in it.
So in conclusion I have no conclusion...someone choose for me.
On a side note I saw on a review on NewEgg that someone got the 480 for 380ish after main in rebate with a PAX redemtion code. If I could get it for that I would in a second but PAX is over now and I found no former information on such a thing. I did get some Astro A40's Headphones with a PAX discount code so I would believe it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies Hmmm well i dono then. I really would like an SLI set-up although it is not entirely necessary. The Corsair 600T case has the 200mm intake and the 200m top exhaust, with the two 120mm fans in taking from the back of the case to cool the cpu (Corsair H70). I'd like to put more fans in it but there really is no option to. I'd think it would have enough air flow for all the components to stay at a reasonable temp.
EVGA 768-P3-1360-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
or
EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
There are multiple variations of those cards too so.
Also seems likes a relatively cheap and good option, correct me if I am wrong.
768MB or 1GB, doesn't really matter in that situation, you'll be reaching GTX 480 performance levels either way.
The two EVGA 460 cards I was looking at on NewEgg add up to more than a 480, so why not get that? But then that puts out a lot of heat, and a significant amount more heat in an SLI set-up. Then is it really worth the money for a 480 @ 500ish$ when its probably going to go down in price significantly in the near future (I know everything is like that). Could my new case handle one? Probably. Could my new case handle the heat from two in an SLI Set-up? Not as well as someone with a
high tower with 6 fans in it.
So in conclusion I have no conclusion...someone choose for me.
On a side note I saw on a review on NewEgg that someone got the 480 for 380ish after main in rebate with a PAX redemtion code. If I could get it for that I would in a second but PAX is over now and I found no former information on such a thing. I did get some Astro A40's Headphones with a PAX discount code so I would believe it.
Like I said, even with two vanilla GTX 460 768MB, you would be reaching GTX 480 performance levels, for about ~$340.
Courtesy of Guru3d.com (on GTX 460 768 MB SLI performance):
Quote:
... in fact in this solution most of the time you will be even much faster than the mighty hot and noisy GeForce GTX 480...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy If you really really want an SLI setup, then look no further than a GTX 460 setup.
768MB or 1GB, doesn't really matter in that situation, you'll be reaching GTX 480 performance levels either way.
768MB or 1GB, doesn't really matter in that situation, you'll be reaching GTX 480 performance levels either way.
The two EVGA 460 cards I was looking at on NewEgg add up to more than a 480, so why not get that? But then that puts out a lot of heat, and a significant amount more heat in an SLI set-up. Then is it really worth the money for a 480 @ 500ish$ when its probably going to go down in price significantly in the near future (I know everything is like that). Could my new case handle one? Probably. Could my new case handle the heat from two in an SLI Set-up? Not as well as someone with a
high tower with 6 fans in it.
So in conclusion I have no conclusion...someone choose for me.
On a side note I saw on a review on NewEgg that someone got the 480 for 380ish after main in rebate with a PAX redemtion code. If I could get it for that I would in a second but PAX is over now and I found no former information on such a thing. I did get some Astro A40's Headphones with a PAX discount code so I would believe it.
Like I said, even with two vanilla GTX 460 768MB, you would be reaching GTX 480 performance levels, for about ~$340.
Courtesy of Guru3d.com (on GTX 460 768 MB SLI performance):
Quote:
... in fact in this solution most of the time you will be even much faster than the mighty hot and noisy GeForce GTX 480...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies Well after considering all of the viable options I still have not come to a conclusion.
The two EVGA 460 cards I was looking at on NewEgg add up to more than a 480, so why not get that? But then that puts out a lot of heat, and a significant amount more heat in an SLI set-up. Then is it really worth the money for a 480 @ 500ish$ when its probably going to go down in price significantly in the near future (I know everything is like that). Could my new case handle one? Probably. Could my new case handle the heat from two in an SLI Set-up? Not as well as someone with a
high tower with 6 fans in it.
So in conclusion I have no conclusion...someone choose for me.
On a side note I saw on a review on NewEgg that someone got the 480 for 380ish after main in rebate with a PAX redemtion code. If I could get it for that I would in a second but PAX is over now and I found no former information on such a thing. I did get some Astro A40's Headphones with a PAX discount code so I would believe it.
Like I said, even with two vanilla GTX 460 768MB, you would be reaching GTX 480 performance levels, for about ~$340.
Courtesy of Guru3d.com (on GTX 460 768 MB SLI performance):
Quote:
... in fact in this solution most of the time you will be even much faster than the mighty hot and noisy GeForce GTX 480...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy You were probably looking at one of EVGA's GTX 460 1GB models. Which are going for ~$240 right now.
Like I said, even with two vanilla GTX 460 768MB, you would be reaching GTX 480 performance levels, for about ~$340.
Courtesy of Guru3d.com (on GTX 460 768 MB SLI performance):
Like I said, even with two vanilla GTX 460 768MB, you would be reaching GTX 480 performance levels, for about ~$340.
Courtesy of Guru3d.com (on GTX 460 768 MB SLI performance):
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I mentioned previously now, and after looking at Rig of the Month after browsing the site, looking for that quote you posted.
Found this interesting also:
�� Quote: Originally Posted by [B Outstanding product: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 SLI graphics cards (1GB)[/B] While we have tested exclusively with the 1GB version of the GeForce GTX 460, a combination that will cost at least $450, there is also the option of going for the 768MB version which will reduce the price tag to just $400. It's a valid alternative and we doubt the 1GB cards can cover the ~13% pricing gap, but as we look into future game releases we recommend you opt for the 1GB offerings.
I'm looking at getting two for an SLI Set-up.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
OR
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
The 768MB version has been deactivated for whatever reason. Asus 768 MB GTX 460
I don't know if it is worth it or not for the extra 1G but I get my check on Saturday so I will probably be ordering something come Monday or Tuesday. As far as I know my motherboard will support both of these cards in SLI fine, correct me if I am wrong. I will probably be upgrading to DDR3, plus a new motherboard, and CPU in the near future but what I have now I think is adequate.
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Just noticed the other 768Mb GTX 460 they have.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
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ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $459.98
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $489.98
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
OR
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
The 768MB version has been deactivated for whatever reason. Asus 768 MB GTX 460
I don't know if it is worth it or not for the extra 1G but I get my check on Saturday so I will probably be ordering something come Monday or Tuesday. As far as I know my motherboard will support both of these cards in SLI fine, correct me if I am wrong. I will probably be upgrading to DDR3, plus a new motherboard, and CPU in the near future but what I have now I think is adequate.
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Just noticed the other 768Mb GTX 460 they have.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
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ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $459.98
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $489.98
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
I have SLI EVGA 470s, temps run at full bore 61c, with a stepped fan profile (usually 70% at that temp).
Idle is 41c...
Idle is 41c...
If you are going to SLI from the beginning this is the way to go. It was $420 just a few weeks ago for a pair. $210 each. Now $350 a pair!!!!
Good for you, bad for me. LOL
When I got my single 1GB version there was only $40 difference in the pair.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
These have dropped $35 each.
Now I would go with ASUS 768MB for that price difference.
Mike
Good for you, bad for me. LOL
When I got my single 1GB version there was only $40 difference in the pair.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
These have dropped $35 each.
Now I would go with ASUS 768MB for that price difference.
Mike
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Sanvean I have SLI EVGA 470s, temps run at full bore 61c, with a stepped fan profile (usually 70% at that temp).
Idle is 41c...
Idle is 41c...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X If you are going to SLI from the beginning this is the way to go. It was $420 just a few weeks ago for a pair. $210 each. Now $350 a pair!!!!
Good for you, bad for me. LOL
When I got my single 1GB version there was only $40 difference in the pair.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
These have dropped $35 each.
Now I would go with ASUS 768MB for that price difference.
Mike
Good for you, bad for me. LOL
When I got my single 1GB version there was only $40 difference in the pair.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
These have dropped $35 each.
Now I would go with ASUS 768MB for that price difference.
Mike
Just to double check, my ASUS Striker II Formula mobo and Corsair AX850w power supply should have no problems with these cards in a SLI set-up right? From what I've found it should be fine but I figured I'd double check.
The 850W will be plenty of power. That is what I have.
Corsair is just as good as the Cooler Master I'm using.
The link below is the exact one I'm using. $230 1GB. They have another that looks the same but cost $10 more and has no reviews. I've had this for 2 months no problems. My review is under Mike S.
Hope that helps.
Mike
Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Nice mobo. I think you have it covered.
Just make sure you use the correct two slots for the SLI. Three slots 16x but appears you have 2 for proper SLI configuration.
From the ASUS web site.
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support NVIDIA� SLI� technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue)
1 x PCIe x16 , at x16 speed(middle)
2 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2
Corsair is just as good as the Cooler Master I'm using.
The link below is the exact one I'm using. $230 1GB. They have another that looks the same but cost $10 more and has no reviews. I've had this for 2 months no problems. My review is under Mike S.
Hope that helps.
Mike
Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Nice mobo. I think you have it covered.
Just make sure you use the correct two slots for the SLI. Three slots 16x but appears you have 2 for proper SLI configuration.
From the ASUS web site.
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support NVIDIA� SLI� technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue)
1 x PCIe x16 , at x16 speed(middle)
2 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Hopalong X The 850W will be plenty of power. That is what I have.
Corsair is just as good as the Cooler Master I'm using.
The link below is the exact one I'm using. $230 1GB. They have another that looks the same but cost $10 more and has no reviews. I've had this for 2 months no problems. My review is under Mike S.
Hope that helps.
Mike
Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Nice mobo. I think you have it covered.
Just make sure you use the correct two slots for the SLI. Three slots 16x but appears you have 2 for proper SLI configuration.
From the ASUS web site.
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support NVIDIA� SLI� technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue)
1 x PCIe x16 , at x16 speed(middle)
2 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2
Corsair is just as good as the Cooler Master I'm using.
The link below is the exact one I'm using. $230 1GB. They have another that looks the same but cost $10 more and has no reviews. I've had this for 2 months no problems. My review is under Mike S.
Hope that helps.
Mike
Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Nice mobo. I think you have it covered.
Just make sure you use the correct two slots for the SLI. Three slots 16x but appears you have 2 for proper SLI configuration.
From the ASUS web site.
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support NVIDIA� SLI� technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue)
1 x PCIe x16 , at x16 speed(middle)
2 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Not sure if they are worth the price difference but they seem good.
Nothing wrong with the TOP version either.
It wasn't on the market yet when I bought mine or I would have a TOP. I wasn't going to wait the extra 2-4 weeks. I had everything else ready to order.
I used the Cooler Master and the Corsair? I think calculator. Came out to 700W SLI. Let me see amd we will compare notes. Back in a few.
It wasn't on the market yet when I bought mine or I would have a TOP. I wasn't going to wait the extra 2-4 weeks. I had everything else ready to order.
I used the Cooler Master and the Corsair? I think calculator. Came out to 700W SLI. Let me see amd we will compare notes. Back in a few.
There is word that the hd6000 series will be out in a matter of weeks im actually waiting on this situation to up my 5770 to a 6700 model with 256bit hopefully they'll have a 2 gig card and it will be a decent upgrade
only thing im worried about is driver compatability and as for new cards the kinks and bothersome halfassness with creating a new gpu
or revising a old one
im selling my hd 5770 for 150.00 i paid 220.00 like 5 months ago as you can see the price tag has dropped alot but im selling it to a co worker that just built a new rig and isnt to much into big video gaming he agreeed to take it off my hands when the time comes which will give me some kind of room to work with as putting a extra 200 to 300 extra for a superior card im looking at atleast $400.00 budget on a new card
ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IN THE FUTURE A MOBO WILL BE ANOTHER UPGRADE ALONG WITH ANOTHER 8 GIGS OF DDR3 IM CURRENTLY RUNNING A 785G BACKWARDS COMPADABLE AM2+ BOARD WITH 8 GIGS OF DDR2 800MHZ RUNNING LIKE 1000MHZ BECAUSE OF A OVERCLOCK WHICH IS SUPRISING THIS TYPE OF RAM LET ME DO THIS
only thing im worried about is driver compatability and as for new cards the kinks and bothersome halfassness with creating a new gpu
or revising a old one
im selling my hd 5770 for 150.00 i paid 220.00 like 5 months ago as you can see the price tag has dropped alot but im selling it to a co worker that just built a new rig and isnt to much into big video gaming he agreeed to take it off my hands when the time comes which will give me some kind of room to work with as putting a extra 200 to 300 extra for a superior card im looking at atleast $400.00 budget on a new card
ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IN THE FUTURE A MOBO WILL BE ANOTHER UPGRADE ALONG WITH ANOTHER 8 GIGS OF DDR3 IM CURRENTLY RUNNING A 785G BACKWARDS COMPADABLE AM2+ BOARD WITH 8 GIGS OF DDR2 800MHZ RUNNING LIKE 1000MHZ BECAUSE OF A OVERCLOCK WHICH IS SUPRISING THIS TYPE OF RAM LET ME DO THIS
I fiured up the Cooler Master. It won't copy properly.
I figured my CPU. 8GB of Ram. SLI 2 GTX- 480's which draw more power. 2 HDD and added an extra PCI card for good measure.
CM recommend is 782 Watts.
CM recommend for i7-760, 8GB of Ram, 2 High RPM HDD, DVD/CD Writer, an extra PCI card with 2 SLI 460's drops to 566 Watts. Huge difference in current draw of GTX 460 and 480.
I figured my CPU. 8GB of Ram. SLI 2 GTX- 480's which draw more power. 2 HDD and added an extra PCI card for good measure.
CM recommend is 782 Watts.
CM recommend for i7-760, 8GB of Ram, 2 High RPM HDD, DVD/CD Writer, an extra PCI card with 2 SLI 460's drops to 566 Watts. Huge difference in current draw of GTX 460 and 480.
So my account was all settled for the most part and I look at the page for ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card and see that they are out of stock now. SO, I was willing to wait but I'm becoming somewhat impatient because I have two dismantled computers sitting on my desk and I can't get much done with them there plus I would like to actually have my computer working since I still need a screen etc...
So as an alternate I've looking at getting an EVGA GTX 480, since I will hopefully be upgrading to a EVGA motherboard along with DDR3, and a new CPU.
As before NewEgg says my 850w is less than recommended but I just wanted to double check. What would be a good alternative? I know the 480 runs pretty hot but I'd like to think my case will have sufficient cooling for it.
Secondly, if I upgrade to DDR3 along with a new mother board and CPU, will 850w still be enough? I have not researched much into what it would be but I've looked around a bit. Maybe I should have just dropped the extra 100$ for the 1200watt, just seemed like overkill.
So as an alternate I've looking at getting an EVGA GTX 480, since I will hopefully be upgrading to a EVGA motherboard along with DDR3, and a new CPU.
As before NewEgg says my 850w is less than recommended but I just wanted to double check. What would be a good alternative? I know the 480 runs pretty hot but I'd like to think my case will have sufficient cooling for it.
Secondly, if I upgrade to DDR3 along with a new mother board and CPU, will 850w still be enough? I have not researched much into what it would be but I've looked around a bit. Maybe I should have just dropped the extra 100$ for the 1200watt, just seemed like overkill.
Asus Engtx4602di/1gd5 Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5 Ctlr Engtx460 Directcu/2di/1gd5 Pci 2.0 (engtx4602di-1gd5)
I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).
Unless you are set on newegg.com.
It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.
I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).
Unless you are set on newegg.com.
It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Asus Engtx4602di/1gd5 Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5 Ctlr Engtx460 Directcu/2di/1gd5 Pci 2.0 (engtx4602di-1gd5)
I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).
Unless you are set on newegg.com.
It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.
I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).
Unless you are set on newegg.com.
It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.
Sorry forgot about the rest of the system.
CPU: (Quad-Core) Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 12MB L2 Cache 64-bit
CD: LG 20X DVD R/RW + CD-R/RW Drive Dual Layer
CD2: 16X DVD Rom
FlashMedia: Internal 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer
Fan: Corsair H70
HDD: Raid-0 10,000 RPM 2 WD Velociraptor's
Motherboard:Asus Striker II Formula nForce 780i SLI Mainboard
Memory: 8G Corsair Dominator DDR2
Network: Intel Pro gigabite 10/100/1000 Network Card
PowerSupply:Corsair AX850
Sound: Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-Bit PCI Sound Card
Video: None
Edit: They only have a picture of the rear of the card O_o
Saw it in a side link, Asus Engtx460top/2di/1g Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5
The one I linked is the black covered card. I'm not sure what the difference is, except price...
Oh, I looked, I think it's overclocking... save yourself $15 bucks and do it yourself
Your 850 should be fine with one card, probably with two as well if you are going that route.
Oh, I looked, I think it's overclocking... save yourself $15 bucks and do it yourself
Your 850 should be fine with one card, probably with two as well if you are going that route.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak The one I linked is the black covered card. I'm not sure what the difference is, except price...
Oh, I looked, I think it's overclocking... save yourself $15 bucks and do it yourself
Your 850 should be fine with one card, probably with two as well if you are going that route.
Oh, I looked, I think it's overclocking... save yourself $15 bucks and do it yourself
Your 850 should be fine with one card, probably with two as well if you are going that route.
With two 460's it would be fine, that's what you mean right? Cause with two 480's I dono about that.
I come up with about 700W for your system, with two 460's, so I would recommend to you an 800-850 power supply to handle upgrades in the future. You probably would be fine with two 480's, but you won't be able to squeeze much more into that case.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak I come up with about 700W for your system, with two 460's, so I would recommend to you an 800-850 power supply to handle upgrades in the future. You probably would be fine with two 480's, but you won't be able to squeeze much more into that case.
Sorry, by "case" I mean system. It's what we refer to them as, since the case and power supply are often lumped together as a unit.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Sorry, by "case" I mean system. It's what we refer to them as, since the case and power supply are often lumped together as a unit.
With this November sale going on I think I might wait to see if they have any GPU promo's. Still have not decided on one and the 460 is not in stock.
Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
If you aren't set on that brand, either, EVGA has a lifetime warranty
If you aren't set on that brand, either, EVGA has a lifetime warranty
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
If you aren't set on that brand, either, EVGA has a lifetime warranty
If you aren't set on that brand, either, EVGA has a lifetime warranty
Those are a good alternative, one thing I liked about the Asus one was the heatsink & fan. On the EVGA card it seems much smaller.
Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI N460GTX Hawk GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI N460GTX Hawk GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak There are 6-8 different EVGA GTX 460's but not quite sure what the difference is besides the memory or clock.
Other than core clock or memory, the difference is usually the heat sink/fan style. There are also many different MSI 460 cards. I have the 450 cyclone, and while loud at 100% fan, I never reach that speed using afterburner (Fan curve attached)
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Other than core clock or memory, the difference is usually the heat sink/fan style. There are also many different MSI 460 cards. I have the 450 cyclone, and while loud at 100% fan, I never reach that speed using afterburner (Fan curve attached)
The difference between the other two, one which is the same price EVGA 01G-P3-1371-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) FPB EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card and the one which is a little more expensive EVGA 01G-P3-1378-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) FTW EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card is unknown to me.
And I don't know what the difference is with the 460's that look a bit different.
Well, the different look is different heat sink and cover designs, which can positively or negatively affect cooling.
A boxed in design does not take advantage of any system cooling fans, but exclusively cools itself. Some of the other designs mix their own fan with taking advantage of any air movement in the case as well to take heat off of the heat sinks.
A lot of the differences in similar looking products will be the release date.
A boxed in design does not take advantage of any system cooling fans, but exclusively cools itself. Some of the other designs mix their own fan with taking advantage of any air movement in the case as well to take heat off of the heat sinks.
A lot of the differences in similar looking products will be the release date.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Well, the different look is different heat sink and cover designs, which can positively or negatively affect cooling.
A boxed in design does not take advantage of any system cooling fans, but exclusively cools itself. Some of the other designs mix their own fan with taking advantage of any air movement in the case as well to take heat off of the heat sinks.
A lot of the differences in similar looking products will be the release date.
A boxed in design does not take advantage of any system cooling fans, but exclusively cools itself. Some of the other designs mix their own fan with taking advantage of any air movement in the case as well to take heat off of the heat sinks.
A lot of the differences in similar looking products will be the release date.
Are you still looking to do an SLI setup?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Other than core clock or memory, the difference is usually the heat sink/fan style. There are also many different MSI 460 cards. I have the 450 cyclone, and while loud at 100% fan, I never reach that speed using afterburner (Fan curve attached)
Gets the job done quietly 
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Gets the job done quietly
I for one, had the tendency to leave video cards fans profiles alone, but after getting my GTX 470, I had to change it manually.
It now maxes out @ 79c (low 90s with the default one), so I'm pretty happy
. �� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Are you still looking to do an SLI setup?
So I guess I am, yeah.
Wish you'd fill in your sytem specs for us here
I only wanted to know if your board could run either SLI or Crossfire since some can and a couple of these babies look pretty good to me Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Even being an Nvidia Fanboy.
Otherwise a couple of GTX460 would be nice as well Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Or with a free download game and only 192 bit but a lot cooler looking fan setup in both ways. Newegg.com - EVGA 768-P3-1362-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Fabe
I only wanted to know if your board could run either SLI or Crossfire since some can and a couple of these babies look pretty good to me Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Even being an Nvidia Fanboy.
Otherwise a couple of GTX460 would be nice as well Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Or with a free download game and only 192 bit but a lot cooler looking fan setup in both ways. Newegg.com - EVGA 768-P3-1362-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Fabe
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak Asus Engtx4602di/1gd5 Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5 Ctlr Engtx460 Directcu/2di/1gd5 Pci 2.0 (engtx4602di-1gd5)
I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).
Unless you are set on newegg.com.
It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.
I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).
Unless you are set on newegg.com.
It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.
Sorry forgot about the rest of the system.
CPU: (Quad-Core) Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 12MB L2 Cache 64-bit
CD: LG 20X DVD R/RW + CD-R/RW Drive Dual Layer
CD2: 16X DVD Rom
FlashMedia: Internal 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer
Fan: Corsair H70
HDD: Raid-0 10,000 RPM 2 WD Velociraptor's
Motherboard:Asus Striker II Formula nForce 780i SLI Mainboard
Memory: 8G Corsair Dominator DDR2
Network: Intel Pro gigabite 10/100/1000 Network Card
PowerSupply:Corsair AX850
Sound: Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-Bit PCI Sound Card
Video: None
Edit: They only have a picture of the rear of the card O_o
Saw it in a side link, Asus Engtx460top/2di/1g Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5
�� Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe Wish you'd fill in your sytem specs for us here
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I only wanted to know if your board could run either SLI or Crossfire since some can and a couple of these babies look pretty good to me Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Even being an Nvidia Fanboy.
Otherwise a couple of GTX460 would be nice as well Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Or with a free download game and only 192 bit but a lot cooler looking fan setup in both ways. Newegg.com - EVGA 768-P3-1362-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Fabe
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I only wanted to know if your board could run either SLI or Crossfire since some can and a couple of these babies look pretty good to me Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity Even being an Nvidia Fanboy.
Otherwise a couple of GTX460 would be nice as well Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Or with a free download game and only 192 bit but a lot cooler looking fan setup in both ways. Newegg.com - EVGA 768-P3-1362-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Fabe
I'd pick up a pair of those open box 460s for the cheap.
Two of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130570
Or two of these if it was my computer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814127510R
Two of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130570
Or two of these if it was my computer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814127510R
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak I'd pick up a pair of those open box 460s for the cheap.
Two of these:
Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1370-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Or two of these if it was my computer:
Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Two of these:
Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1370-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Or two of these if it was my computer:
Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
I have to head off to work soon, I'll take a look and check back later.
I was going to just get two Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.
But I thought I might wait and see if NewEgg's Black November sale has any GPU discounts. They had free shipping and now they don't so I already missed that.
But I thought I might wait and see if NewEgg's Black November sale has any GPU discounts. They had free shipping and now they don't so I already missed that.
You never know. I'm waiting on motherboards to go on sale - I need a new one for another build Gonna take my old case and sell a completed computer.
Gonna take my old case and sell a completed computer. �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies I was going to just get two Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.
But I thought I might wait and see if NewEgg's Black November sale has any GPU discounts. They had free shipping and now they don't so I already missed that.
But I thought I might wait and see if NewEgg's Black November sale has any GPU discounts. They had free shipping and now they don't so I already missed that.
What about two of these in CrossFire?:
Newegg.com - XFX HD-685X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
These new HD 6800 series cards from AMD scale EXTREMELY well, even surpassing NVIDIA's SLI level performance in most situations.
Two HD 6850's in CrossFire would yield better performance than two GTX 460 in SLI.
Plus they run cooler and require less amperage on the +12V rail.
So think about it, two HD 6850 vs two GTX 460:
- Cheaper
- More performance
- Less heat production
- Less power consumption
EDIT: Thought I'd leave you with this review:
Radeon HD 6850 & 6870 CrossfireX review
�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak You never know. I'm waiting on motherboards to go on sale - I need a new one for another build Gonna take my old case and sell a completed computer.
Gonna take my old case and sell a completed computer.They now have ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card back in stock now.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies I was going to just get two Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.
But I thought I might wait and see if NewEgg's Black November sale has any GPU discounts. They had free shipping and now they don't so I already missed that.
But I thought I might wait and see if NewEgg's Black November sale has any GPU discounts. They had free shipping and now they don't so I already missed that.
What about two of these in CrossFire?:
Newegg.com - XFX HD-685X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
These new HD 6800 series cards from AMD scale EXTREMELY well, even surpassing NVIDIA's SLI level performance in most situations.
Two HD 6850's in CrossFire would yield better performance than two GTX 460 in SLI.
Plus they run cooler and require less amperage on the +12V rail.
So think about it, two HD 6850 vs two GTX 460:
- Cheaper
- More performance
- Less heat production
- Less power consumption
EDIT: Thought I'd leave you with this review:
Radeon HD 6850 & 6870 CrossfireX review
Newegg has yet to have any sale on GPU's so I've got time, I'd rather wait than order two and see a 10% discount from their November sale. I could already have saved 20$ on my PSU.
EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card is now available on newegg, currently has a 10% discount code, considering that. Any opinions? I've been waiting to see if GPU's go on sale for Black November but noticed this has a discount code already, not sure if it will for that long or what. If there is some type of sale from Black November than it may not stack promo's anyways.
I own a EVGA gtx460 and a gtx470 I have the 460 in my media center and have the 470 in my gaming pc and i am happy with them. I play a lot of fps on my gaming rig. I have the setting in all the games I am playing maxed and get 60fps. I had a 9800gt be for this and I had to play BF2BC on low to med setting be for this and it was getting choppy with 32 people in a game.
My old rig is now a media center with EVGA 460
AMD 5200x2 4gigs ram and (EVGA9800gt) replaced with 460
New gaming Pc
AMD phenom II x4 965 8gigs ram and EVGA 470
I am so happy with the cards they run great and I prefer Nvidea drivers over Ati for gaming I all ways had problems with some of the games I play not liking the Ati drivers
My old rig is now a media center with EVGA 460
AMD 5200x2 4gigs ram and (EVGA9800gt) replaced with 460
New gaming Pc
AMD phenom II x4 965 8gigs ram and EVGA 470
I am so happy with the cards they run great and I prefer Nvidea drivers over Ati for gaming I all ways had problems with some of the games I play not liking the Ati drivers
I've decided to go with EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies I've decided to go with EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).
EDIT: Btw excellent choice.
Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies I've decided to go with EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).
EDIT: Btw excellent choice.
Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.
Just an e-mail from EVGA, they now have them in stock @ $499.99 so I think I'm gunna go ahead and order from them since NewEgg has them for $549.99 which is still $517.55 with the promo code and shipped. If they have a sale later in November o well, I doubt the 580's will go down in price soon.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies I've decided to go with EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
I'm sure I'll regret it later and wish I had went with the 460's but what else is new.
But before I do, would the superclocked version be worth it for the extra 20$? EVGA has them for 499.99, with promo newegg has them for 517.55 with shipping...
Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).
EDIT: Btw excellent choice.
Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.
Just an e-mail from EVGA, they now have them in stock @ $499.99 so I think I'm gunna go ahead and order from them since NewEgg has them for $549.99 which is still $517.55 with the promo code and shipped. If they have a sale later in November o well, I doubt the 580's will go down in price soon.
Have fun messing around with that monster
. �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy �� Quote: Originally Posted by Lollies �� Quote: Originally Posted by SlackerITGuy Probably not mate.
Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).
EDIT: Btw excellent choice.
Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.
Why pay extra for an overclocked version, when you can overclock it yourself (if that's what you really want).
EDIT: Btw excellent choice.
Powerful single GPU > mid range SLI. Every time.
Just an e-mail from EVGA, they now have them in stock @ $499.99 so I think I'm gunna go ahead and order from them since NewEgg has them for $549.99 which is still $517.55 with the promo code and shipped. If they have a sale later in November o well, I doubt the 580's will go down in price soon.
Have fun messing around with that monster
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