best bang/buck nvidia 5 series card?

[dpk33]

this is for 1080p resolution and it's going to be paired with an AMD Phenom II x6 1090t oc'ed to 4 ghz. preferably it will be able to play most games at 1080p and also supports cuda, for premiere pro cs5

 

[Smartazz]

The GTX 560ti is my recommendation. Just make certain your PSU can handle it.

 

[Crap Daddy]

GTX570. If you can afford it. It's the best performer for the price whereas the 560Ti is the best price for its performance

 

[rockyjohn]

Here's a review of the GTX 560 Ti that includes the GTX 570 in the performance stats so you can compare the two to determine if the added performance is worth the add price for you.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4135/nvidias-geforce-gtx-560-ti-upsetting-the-250-market

You might also want to check out the THG monlthy review of the best bang for the buck of all video cards. Note that neither the GTX 560 Ti or 570 make the cut, but the slightly slower GTX 560 (without the "Ti") does. You might want to consider one like this EVGA card for $180 AR with free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000048%20600094002%20600158457&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

Some other brands are available for a lower price but I would stick with the better brand.

This more recent review show the performance of the GTX 560 and the GTX 560 Ti and 570.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4344/nvidias-geforce-gtx-560-top-to-bottom-overclock

If you are considering ATI cards, you might want to read about the slight brand difference at:

 

[3DVagabond]

I'd get the 560ti. More CUDA cores than the 560.

 

[edplayer]

this is for 1080p resolution and it's going to be paired with an AMD Phenom II x6 1090t oc'ed to 4 ghz. preferably it will be able to play most games at 1080p and also supports cuda, for premiere pro cs5

The best bang for the buck Nvidia card that is good for gaming at 1920x1080 is the GTX 460.

 

[nonameo]

The best bang for the buck Nvidia card that is good for gaming at 1920x1080 is the GTX 460.

Agreed. If you need the extra oomph though the 560/ti is not a bad choice.

the 560 is at least a little faster than the 460 right?

edit: looks like the 460 is pretty much the same as the 560 non ti

 

[edplayer]

Pretty much the same as the non Ti but it is usually clocked higher. There are lots of models so I won't quote specific numbers. The next big difference is that the 560 is more energy efficient.


When it comes to pricing though there is a big difference. Right now you can get an EVGA GTX 460 1GB for about $100 if you are willing to resell software. A few weeks back you could have got a SSC+ for cheaper and I saw some people get the standard 1GB for around $60 or less.

 

[rockyjohn]

The Anandtech review I linked above includes the GTX 460 1 GB card in the comparisons and the GTX 560 is about 15% faster.

I would not get the $100 GTX 460 1 GB cards because of the brands - but the EVGA card at $140 is a viable option. An EVGA GTX 560 (also one of the better priced "big" brands) is $180. So the question is are you willing to pay $40 or about 30% more for a 15% increase in performance (and of course it is normal as you move up the performance ladder to almost always experience a % cost increase that is greater than the % performance increase.

Just a matter of personal choice, and budget.

 

[OCNewbie]

This PNY (lifetime warranty) GTX 560 ti is $185 after a $30 mail-in rebate and $10 off new customer coupon - Link

BTW, the reason the GTX 560(non ti) is ~15% (or whatever the exact figure is) faster than the GTX 460 is because a "GTX 460 1GB" uses reference clocks of 675/900, whereas a GTX 560 uses 810/1001 or higher. 20% higher core, and ~11% higher memory is why it's faster.

 

[Smartazz]

http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/tech-specs.html

GeForce GTX 285 (Windows and Mac OS)
GeForce GTX 470 (Windows)
GeForce GTX 570 (Windows)
GeForce GTX 580 (Windows)

Looks like your options are limited. I'd get the GTX 570 then.

 

[SlowSpyder]

This PNY (lifetime warranty) GTX 560 ti is $185 after a $30 mail-in rebate and $10 off new customer coupon - Link

BTW, the reason the GTX 560(non ti) is ~15% (or whatever the exact figure is) faster than the GTX 460 is because a "GTX 460 1GB" uses reference clocks of 675/900, whereas a GTX 560 uses 810/1001 or higher. 20% higher core, and ~11% higher memory is why it's faster.

Just an FYI, but Pny's 'lifetime' warranty is not really a lifetime warranty... it's somewhat deceptive marketing. Pny simply means the lifetime of the product, how long it's i production and/or however long they stock that part.

http://www3.pny.com/support/media/Fi...arrenty_v1.pdf

It's like going to an 'all you can eat' restaurant and them giving you a single plate and saying, "This is all you can eat."

 

[gorobei]

http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/tech-specs.html

GeForce GTX 285 (Windows and Mac OS)
GeForce GTX 470 (Windows)
GeForce GTX 570 (Windows)
GeForce GTX 580 (Windows)

Looks like your options are limited. I'd get the GTX 570 then.

i believe there is a edit hack that allows cards not on the list to use the cuda enhancements. but anyone using premiere should check the list of actual accelerated functions to make sure you actually use them. the list is generally limited to ps filter functions. a faster scratch drive may provide more benefit than a cuda card.

 

[edplayer]

I would not get the $100 GTX 460 1 GB cards because of the brands - but the EVGA card at $140 is a viable option.

wat?

The SSC+ is EVGA and the cards for around $60 were also EVGA. Plus I clearly stated that card for around $100 (after reselling software) is EVGA

Just an FYI, but Pny's 'lifetime' warranty is not really a lifetime warranty... it's somewhat deceptive marketing. Pny simply means the lifetime of the product, how long it's i production and/or however long they stock that part.

http://www3.pny.com/support/media/Fi...arrenty_v1.pdf

It's like going to an 'all you can eat' restaurant and them giving you a single plate and saying, "This is all you can eat."

Your post is deceptive also because we are talking about videocards so it would be appropriate to discuss the correct warranty, the XLR8 videocard warranty which is lifetime.

 

[SlowSpyder]

Your post is deceptive also because we are talking about videocards so it would be appropriate to discuss the correct warranty, the XLR8 videocard warranty which is lifetime.

Did they change their policy? If so, I stand corrected. I understood their 'lifetime' warranty to be more about marketing than a true lifetime warranty.

 

[Termie]

PNY 560Ti is $172AR at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QD2IEI?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=at055-20

That's your best bang for buck 500 series.

Best bang for buck Nvidia, however, is this Zotac GTX460 1GB for $120AR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500202

But if you believe that Zotac does not honor their rebates, this PNY GTX460 1GB for $130AR is hotter: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Overclock...7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1311889697&sr=1-7

 

[bryanW1995]

This warranty discussion always seems to come up. All video card companies other than EVGA and XFX are apt to pull that "lifetime of the card" crap on you if the card fails in 4 or 5 years. That's why I don't mind the KR evga cards with the 3 year warranty, that's actually as good as or better than most other "lifetime warranty" board partners.

@OP: That PNY 560TI for $172 AR at amazon is probably your best bet at 1920x1080. Yes, it's quite a bit more expensive than the gtx 460, but at that high of a resolution I think that you'll see the difference in most games. Plus, you'll get longer life out of the card, possibly even saving you money in the long run.

 

[3DVagabond]

This warranty discussion always seems to come up. All video card companies other than EVGA and XFX are apt to pull that "lifetime of the card" crap on you if the card fails in 4 or 5 years. That's why I don't mind the KR evga cards with the 3 year warranty, that's actually as good as or better than most other "lifetime warranty" board partners.

@OP: That PNY 560TI for $172 AR at amazon is probably your best bet at 1920x1080. Yes, it's quite a bit more expensive than the gtx 460, but at that high of a resolution I think that you'll see the difference in most games. Plus, you'll get longer life out of the card, possibly even saving you money in the long run.

^^^I agree. The 560ti is a fixed, fully functioning, top binned chip, that you don't have to clock the piss out of to get the performance. More cores should translate to better performance with apps that use CUDA, Adobe Premiere and any PS plugins you use that might use it. There is nothing wrong with lower clocks, lower voltage, less heat, and less noise. It's worth paying a premium for.