Need a new mainstream graphics card for new build

[Nvidiaguy07]

I'm currently running a 8800GT, but I am buying all new parts, so i might as well upgrade my GPU even though I could probably get by for another year or so.

Purchase Details:
I probably want to spend around 200 w/o rebates. I guess I prefer nvidia because I want to install OSX. I may SLI in the future, but probably not. I was thinking maybe a GTX460? I play a lot of shooters with the settings turned up, definley plan on getting portal 2 when it comes out. I probably want a 3d capable card. I would probably overclock it, but would rather have one that doesnt really need it.

System Specs:
New PC, sandy bridge etc. monitor is 1920x1080, maybe upgrading to 1920x1200. I have a corsair 750TX psu. im using an antec900 case, but might change it - something as big or bigger.

GTX460? or 470?

 

[RavenSEAL]

GTX470 :thumbsup:

Blows the 460 out of the water with a bit of an OC.

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

GTX470 :thumbsup:

Blows the 460 out of the water with a bit of an OC.

really? how much is the performance/price difference if they are both OCed?

From a quick look it seems like a 50 dollar difference, is it worth the 50? and what about if i SLI?

 

[RavenSEAL]

really? how much is the performance/price difference if they are both OCed?

From a quick look it seems like a 50 dollar difference, is it worth the 50? and what about if i SLI?

You can OC a GTX460 to stock 470, but it takes a bit of work and selecting the right card(Which most are near $200), not to mention dealing with potential issues.

But then again, you can get a GTX 560ti for the same price as a GTX470, OC it and get GTX480 performance levels.

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

You can OC a GTX460 to stock 470, but it takes a bit of work and selecting the right card(Which most are near $200), not to mention dealing with potential issues.

But then again, you can get a GTX 560ti for the same price as a GTX470, OC it and get GTX480 performance levels.

hmmmm, so GTX560ti>470>460? 560ti it is then?

Is it supported by OSX? If not, will it probably be supported in the future?

 

[happy medium]

Try this guy, he is great seller for gtx560's.

He has brand new EVGA gtx560 ti's for 210$ shipped.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2140278

Or pay 20$ more (230$ shipped) for this Sparkle card from Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...87136&cm_re=gtx_560_ti-_-14-187-136-_-Product

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

Try this guy, he is great seller for gtx560's.

He has brand new EVGA gtx560 ti's for 210$ shipped.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2140278

Or pay 20$ more (230$ shipped) for this Sparkle card from Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-136-_-Product

Can that evga card be OCed higher than the MSI card that is already slightly OCed?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127565

does he have bunch of them? I kinda prefer buying from a retail store incase theres a problem.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Can that evga card be OCed higher than the MSI card that is already slightly OCed?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127565

does he have bunch of them? I kinda prefer buying from a retail store incase theres a problem.

You can't really say how far something will OC til it's tested out in a proper enviroment(aka, your own system).

So really, most cards usually OC similarly if the are the same GPU, now, the cooling allows for different temperatures, which natually, the lower the standard temps are, the higher you can push the card.

MSi Twin Frost is an awesome cooling system, so i would go with them. A slight OC can get you to GTX480 easily.


My suggestion though, if you're spending more than $200, go retail.

 

[happy medium]

Can that evga card be OCed higher than the MSI card that is already slightly OCed?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127565

does he have bunch of them? I kinda prefer buying from a retail store incase theres a problem.

It should still overclock just as well (900+) and yes he always has more then 1 or 2, I believe he has sold more then just a few allready and is a trusted seller here on our forum.:thumbsup:

The warranty is through Evga when you register the card.