Hello,
I have done some research before posting this, but i guess i don't have all my bases covered yet.
The GTX 470 i already know produces more heat and uses more power, but is still relatively a bit faster than the GTX 460. The only reason why i am leaning towards the 470 is because of the price (newegg has a gigabyte for $269 plus $20 mail in rebate) which is barely more than a GTX 460 which i see hover around $210-$240. Despite the price difference, is there still a valid reason why i should get the GTX460 over the 470? I thought the prices for the 470 were high still until today which is what changed my mind to the 470. I don't game nearly as often as i do, but i plan on gaming somewhat again (at 1920x1200) and use Photoshop CS4/CS5.
Another question is have they fixed the issue with using dual monitors on the 470 (high idle temps and power usage) and does this issue plague the GTX460? This is probably my biggest concern.
Are they planning to phase out the GTX470 or do some upgrade to this line? I ask because the price drops on these make me wonder. I know ATI has their Island whatever line up coming later this year, but I have waited and waited and waited forever to upgrade.
What about overclocking? I read the 460 overclocks quite well, but i also read the 470 can as well.
My last question is brands. I have been using an EVGA 7800GT for nearly 5 years with no issues at all. There are also a lot of other players now that i see. Is there certain brands anyone could recommend? My plan is to purchase the GIGABYTE GV-N470D5-13I-B since it is the cheapest 470 model i can find. If not, can you recommend me a good 470 or 460 card?
Thanks for reading.
I have done some research before posting this, but i guess i don't have all my bases covered yet.
The GTX 470 i already know produces more heat and uses more power, but is still relatively a bit faster than the GTX 460. The only reason why i am leaning towards the 470 is because of the price (newegg has a gigabyte for $269 plus $20 mail in rebate) which is barely more than a GTX 460 which i see hover around $210-$240. Despite the price difference, is there still a valid reason why i should get the GTX460 over the 470? I thought the prices for the 470 were high still until today which is what changed my mind to the 470. I don't game nearly as often as i do, but i plan on gaming somewhat again (at 1920x1200) and use Photoshop CS4/CS5.
Another question is have they fixed the issue with using dual monitors on the 470 (high idle temps and power usage) and does this issue plague the GTX460? This is probably my biggest concern.
Are they planning to phase out the GTX470 or do some upgrade to this line? I ask because the price drops on these make me wonder. I know ATI has their Island whatever line up coming later this year, but I have waited and waited and waited forever to upgrade.
What about overclocking? I read the 460 overclocks quite well, but i also read the 470 can as well.
My last question is brands. I have been using an EVGA 7800GT for nearly 5 years with no issues at all. There are also a lot of other players now that i see. Is there certain brands anyone could recommend? My plan is to purchase the GIGABYTE GV-N470D5-13I-B since it is the cheapest 470 model i can find. If not, can you recommend me a good 470 or 460 card?
Thanks for reading.