To Step up or not to Step up?

**Eltigre88** · 07-26-10, 06:53 PM

So I have the EVGA 470. Should I step up to the 480 for another 147 bucks? Is it worth it or should I just OC what I got. Thanks guys!

wheeljack12 · 07-26-10, 07:58 PM

here are your pro's and con's of step up:

pros:
more video ram
wider memory interface (320 bit vs. 384 bit)
faster gpu/memory speeds without overclocking

cons:
cost (unless the money isn't a issue)

BTW, if you they you have stock and you do step up, try to go for the superclocked edition and not the vanilla 480. That way, you would definitely making it worth your time vs. overclocking. and hey, if you want, you can still O/C the 480 you get. And since it will be awhile before a refresh, this will be your only opportunity to do the 90 day step up to a better model.

07-26-10, 06:53 PM	#1
Eltigre88 ASUS Lover!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Jct. Vermont Posts: 1,049	To Step up or not to Step up? So I have the EVGA 470. Should I step up to the 480 for another 147 bucks? Is it worth it or should I just OC what I got. Thanks guys! __________________ ASUS Sabertooth P67 Intel SB 2600K 4.2 GhZ 16 GB Gskill RipJaws DDR3 2133 MSI 680GTX Twin Frozr 4GD5/OC Samsung 840 Pro 256GB ThermalTake ToughPower 850W PSU Windows 8 Pro 64bit

07-26-10, 07:58 PM	#2
wheeljack12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton,Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,032	Re: To Step up or not to Step up? here are your pro's and con's of step up: pros: more video ram wider memory interface (320 bit vs. 384 bit) faster gpu/memory speeds without overclocking cons: cost (unless the money isn't a issue) BTW, if you they you have stock and you do step up, try to go for the superclocked edition and not the vanilla 480. That way, you would definitely making it worth your time vs. overclocking. and hey, if you want, you can still O/C the 480 you get. And since it will be awhile before a refresh, this will be your only opportunity to do the 90 day step up to a better model. __________________ asus p8z77-v lk mb, 8gb ddr3-1866 mhz ram in dual channel,intel core i7 3770k cpu,gigabyte gtx 560 1gb soc gpu, creative labs sb recon 3d pci-e,2x ocz agility 3 90gb ssd in raid 0,antec 650 watt 80 plus platunum psu,antec atx case, pioneer bdr-208 15x bluray writer,windows 8 64 bit oem, steelseries 6gv2 keyboard ,asus vg278he 27' 3d vision 2 lcd monitor, steelseries 6gv2 keyboard, steelseries sensei mlg editon mouse,xbox 360 wired controller for windows,lexar 16gb usb 3.0 flash drive, 3d vision 2 kit I'd rather walk with God in the Dark than shine in the light alone. coming soon:2x samsung 840 pro 256gb in raid 0,logitech z906 5.1 speakers,,(2x2x8gb) 32gb team xtreem 2666mhz ram, 32gb kingston datatravler workspace usb 3.0 flash drive,sound blaster z sound card, adaptec 6805e pci-e 2.0 4x sata 3 raid controller,lg 16x bd writer, PNY gtx 660 ti 2gb gpu, corsair vengeance k65 keyboard, intel core i7 4770k cpu, gigabyte ga-z87x-d3h mb