Just thought I'd post something interesting that I noticed. Was thinking about upgrading my GPU, current card is an EVGA 8800 GTS (g92). This card has never caused me any grief, and I have been very happy with it, so I'm thinking I'll go with EVGA again. Plus the step up program might be useful if the new card generation is released in the near future.
Was comparing prices on newegg, looking at the following:
EVGA GTX 460 SC (AR) = $190 (- $20 rebate)
EVGA GTX 560 Ti (AR) = $250 (- $20 rebate)
Then went on Tom's Hardware to look at their "Gamer Index" graphics charts:
GTX 460 = 97
GTX 560 Ti = 121
Note the ratios of price and performance:
Price (GTX 460 / GTX 560 Ti) = 0.76
Performance (GTX 460 / GTX 560 Ti) = 0.81
So EVGA is scaling their prices to performance somewhat - which I found interesting. Now the 460 I'm considering is SC, so it might do a little better, and also its power draw is lower (probably even SC), so I'll gain money in my electricity bill. So 460 is slightly better deal per performance, but they are pretty well scaled.
Was comparing prices on newegg, looking at the following:
EVGA GTX 460 SC (AR) = $190 (- $20 rebate)
EVGA GTX 560 Ti (AR) = $250 (- $20 rebate)
Then went on Tom's Hardware to look at their "Gamer Index" graphics charts:
GTX 460 = 97
GTX 560 Ti = 121
Note the ratios of price and performance:
Price (GTX 460 / GTX 560 Ti) = 0.76
Performance (GTX 460 / GTX 560 Ti) = 0.81
So EVGA is scaling their prices to performance somewhat - which I found interesting. Now the 460 I'm considering is SC, so it might do a little better, and also its power draw is lower (probably even SC), so I'll gain money in my electricity bill. So 460 is slightly better deal per performance, but they are pretty well scaled.
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