Palit GTX 460 1GB + G.SKILL Ripjaws 8GB (2 x 4GB) - $209.98 AR

[Ricochet]

Palit GTX 460 + Ripjaws 8GB set = $209.98 ($35 Rebate)

Ran across this in the Ripjaws thread. Couldn't pass it up.

 

[Termie]

Great deal, but actually the Palit GTX460 on its own is a great deal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814261075

$155 AR.

 

[IgoByte]

Are Palit cards a safe buy?

 

[Termie]

Are Palit cards a safe buy?

It gets pretty bad reviews by users, actually.

Edit: but see positive review below!

 

[llee]

I own the exact product model shown above. With no voltage tampering, I'm able to get it up to 860 & 2200 on the clock & memory, respectively. One of the neat things is that it's actually about an inch shorter than the reference version, which is a huge plus for SFF users.

 

[EarthwormJim]

I own the exact product model shown above. With no voltage tampering, I'm able to get it up to 860 & 2200 on the clock & memory, respectively. One of the neat things is that it's actually about an inch shorter than the reference version, which is a huge plus for SFF users.

How is the cooler though, is it loud?

That's neat that it has 4 video ports though.

 

[Stoneburner]

Great deal, but actually the Palit GTX460 on its own is a great deal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814261075

$155 AR.

Um, 8 gb of GSKill ripjaws for 55 dollars more???


This deal is goddamn hot.

 

[Termie]

Um, 8 gb of GSKill ripjaws for 55 dollars more???


This deal is goddamn hot.

Agreed. Just saying there's a deal here for those who don't want the memory.

 

[llee]

After running Kombustor until the temps peaked, I got these results using the ForceWare 260.99 drivers.

PaliT GTX 460 1GB
Min FPS: 865
Max FPS: 1149
Avg FPS: 1056
Max Temp: 73C (about 20C ambient)
Core Clock: 860Mhz
Shader Clock: 1720Mhz
Memory clock: 2200Mhz
Voltage: Stock
Sound Level: Located under my desk, I can distinguish the fan spinning from about 12ft away from the rest of the fans in my case.

Hope that helps.

 

[llee]

I should add that I'm using a cramped, small form factor case, the Silverstone SG-05. Putting this card into a giant full tower should reduce temps drastically.

 

[Ricochet]

Thanks for the info leonlee. While there are a few vocal negative reviews on Newegg the overwhelming majority seems positive (4 eggs avg). Palit does read/response to negative reviews in attempt to rectify the situation so it is good to know they are making a concerted effort.

Quite honestly when I saw the pics I thought that is one of the ugliest (cheapest) looking fan/shroud for a video card. I do like the fact that it's shorter than the reference design.

 

[edplayer]

assuming the card is good, this is a smoking hot deal.