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Best Graphics Cards Worth Getting
- Thread starter Mehta23
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but if you want to ultimately future proof, like get 2+ years out of this card then go for the 670.
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I was kinda hoping around 3-5 before needinh am upgrade.
@rolo I have a Cooler Master Storm Enforcer. It's a 500x300x200 ( I think) mid tower with a 200mm front fan and a 120mm back exhaust fan.
I removed the ssd cage so the psu cables are as low as possible and the hdd cage for better airflow.
I may get a cpu fan and / or a 200mm top fan.
Not sure whether to get the one with fans or not....
With nvidia's Adaptive V Sync, if you get below 60fps, it turns it off....
So instead of 60,60,30,30
You'll get 60,60, 58,57...
(As is my understanding...)
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
That is correct and I have tried it but I absolutely loathe tearing; it's more distracting than 30 FPS.
I wouldn't lose any sleep over the GPU fan types. My 580 fans make a noise at high-speed; I'm hoping a good cleaning will fix it; otherwise, they need replacing (if I want to run them that fast, which I doubt I will, even folding 24/7). My 260 blower still works well and those fans do seem more resilient.
I bought our GTX260s Aug 2008 and replaced them with 580s Feb 2011 (2-1/2 yrs) and they were a nice upgrade. I'll be looking at GK114-based cards (Kepler refresh, GTX780) probably 2013Q2-Q3, ~2-1/2 yrs. from getting the 580. The 660Ti performs almost identically to my 580 and the 670/680 aren't worth the cost for such a small upgrade.
I wouldn't lose any sleep over the GPU fan types. My 580 fans make a noise at high-speed; I'm hoping a good cleaning will fix it; otherwise, they need replacing (if I want to run them that fast, which I doubt I will, even folding 24/7). My 260 blower still works well and those fans do seem more resilient.
I bought our GTX260s Aug 2008 and replaced them with 580s Feb 2011 (2-1/2 yrs) and they were a nice upgrade. I'll be looking at GK114-based cards (Kepler refresh, GTX780) probably 2013Q2-Q3, ~2-1/2 yrs. from getting the 580. The 660Ti performs almost identically to my 580 and the 670/680 aren't worth the cost for such a small upgrade.
To just clarify ... you meant the 670 isn't a worthy upgrade for you ?
So would the fan type on the GPU make any difference worth it?
Also, when I said I want my GPU to last around 3-5 years at the max ... I meant before needing low graphics/ being unable to use it .)
Also , my monitor came today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So would the fan type on the GPU make any difference worth it?
Also, when I said I want my GPU to last around 3-5 years at the max ... I meant before needing low graphics/ being unable to use it .)
Also , my monitor came today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
Yes, for me, it isn't worth upgrading at this time--and I even thought of just getting the wife a 660Ti or better and putting her 580 with mine but that just feels like sending good money after bad but I haven't ruled it out (I'll see what's what after Kepler refresh is released if I can't wait until Maxwell).
My point is to plan on buying about every other generation and to buy top-tier (x70 or better) and you should be good until Maxwell refresh.
My point is to plan on buying about every other generation and to buy top-tier (x70 or better) and you should be good until Maxwell refresh.
What kind of games do you play and at what details?
Just before a upgrade, roughly what would you have to play on, on the older card...?
Not sure if that makes sense...
E. G.
If you have a 470, playing on high graphics.... You might upgrade to a 680, but by that time, the 470 would only manage low graphics etc...
Just before a upgrade, roughly what would you have to play on, on the older card...?
Not sure if that makes sense...
E. G.
If you have a 470, playing on high graphics.... You might upgrade to a 680, but by that time, the 470 would only manage low graphics etc...
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The Real Bass Creator
The Prophetron 5000 says 6-18 months longer.
See my post in the EVGA thread of yours, same topic.
I would consider a cheaper/discounted 580 over the 660Ti (same performance). Would you buy a 580 right now? If not, then don't buy the 660Ti.
^^^ this is probably the best deal right now...
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Now this question is getting ridiculous.
Found a pre owned 580 here :
: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271093469766
How much better is a 670 over a 580
- in performance and on longevity.
The evga 670 is £290, ftw is £30p, ftw sig 2 is 310.
The 660Ti is £225.
The 580 is around £200-240
Found a pre owned 580 here :
: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271093469766
How much better is a 670 over a 580
- in performance and on longevity.
The evga 670 is £290, ftw is £30p, ftw sig 2 is 310.
The 660Ti is £225.
The 580 is around £200-240
The Prophetron 5000 says 6-18 months longer.
See my post in the EVGA thread of yours, same topic.
I would consider a cheaper/discounted 580 over the 660Ti (same performance). Would you buy a 580 right now? If not, then don't buy the 660Ti.
I'm less freaked out as I hadn't seen that comment, or you.
I see what you mean. I probably should. But like, I subconsciously just want the best card available, and my brain (damn you brain) is thinking about the best price/performance.
What's the spec of the system it's going into e.g. CPU, memory, mainboard? The best-performing GPU on the market will still perform like a three-legged dog with arthritis if the rest of the rig doesn't allow it the necessary bandwidth.
Better to build a balanced system that satisfies your needs now, than blow money on something that will need more expenditure further down the line to justify itself.
Exactly what my brain is thinking.
When you build your PC, I suggest you don't install Windows 8 on it.
I've already built it
Just in need of a GPU and maybe an extra case fan.