Upgrading 260GTX to ???

six_storm · 08-30-11, 09:20 AM

Just being a little curious this morning and looking to see how "smart" it would be to upgrade my 260GTX to say a 465GTX or some 5 series. Now my only constraint would be a $150 limit, don't really want to pay out the ying yang for a new video card TBH. With games like Rage, CoD:MW3 and others coming out this fall, I just thought it would be nice to spend a little $$$ and get a performance boost. BTW, I game at 1680x1050. Any thoughts?

This 465GTX is $120 after MIR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130597

**Vardant** · 08-30-11, 11:20 AM

Be careful, that's GTX 460 SE with less shaders, you wanna get the one with 336 cores.

I play at the same res as you and my 460 has been more than capable to max out almost every game.

six_storm · 08-30-11, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vardant

Be careful, that's GTX 460 SE with less shaders, you wanna get the one with 336 cores.

I play at the same res as you and my 460 has been more than capable to max out almost every game.

Ok, so even upgrading to the 336 core model is $130 after MIR. Is it worth upgrading from a 260GTX?

Redeemed · 08-30-11, 02:30 PM

Nah- the 260GTX smokes that 460.

six_storm · 08-30-11, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

Nah- the 260GTX smokes that 460.

I see what you did thar.

Redeemed · 08-30-11, 04:07 PM

:lol

Honestly, I'm not sure if the 460 will be of any benefit to you bro. If your limited to $150 or less, wait till the next generation come out. The cards in that price range will likely be twice as fast as your 260GTX, give or take a little.

When I had my 5770, it was every bit as fast as my old GTX260 Core216... infact it felt a bit faster. I'd probably put my 5770 closer to the GTX275... maybe a tad below it. The 460 is a bit fater than the 5770 so...

Yes a 460 would be faster than your 260. Noticeably? Not very often I'd imagine. I'd hold out till next gen. It's likely less than 4 months away.

**Vardant** · 08-31-11, 02:22 AM

The difference between the 260 and 460 is roughly around 40%, but it can sometimes go even beyond that, especially with higher amount of AA, which the new generation handles much better.

Some examples I found:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/starcr...-performance/8
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3809/n...the-200-king/6

batterbrain101 · 09-04-11, 06:55 AM

Save another $50 to $80 and get a GTX 560Ti, trust me, the performance is definently worth it. I just came from 2 EVGA GTX 260 Superclocked Core 216's in SLI to 2 EVGA GTX 560Ti SuperClocked ($220 apiece with the lifetime warranty) in SLI and the difference is remarkable to say the least.

**john19055** · 09-04-11, 06:23 PM

I agree save up a little more and the GTX 560TI ,it will be well worth it over the 460.You can go to evga site and they have some great prices on there B-stock you can get a GTX 560TI for $179.
http://www.evga.com/products/prodlist.asp?switch=20

candle_86 · 09-06-11, 08:07 PM

save up man, i went GTX 275 to 5850 similar jump and i noticed almost nothing at all.

six_storm · 09-06-11, 08:19 PM

Due to some recent developments in my personal life, I'd have to say a lot of purchase will be on hold for a while. House is going on the market this weekend if our cards play well tomorrow. Thanks for the advice, I'll save up.

**john19055** · 09-08-11, 09:08 AM

The GTX 465 is not bad ,alot of times you can flash it to a GTX 470.

08-30-11, 09:20 AM	#1
six_storm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 11,575	Upgrading 260GTX to ??? Just being a little curious this morning and looking to see how "smart" it would be to upgrade my 260GTX to say a 465GTX or some 5 series. Now my only constraint would be a $150 limit, don't really want to pay out the ying yang for a new video card TBH. With games like Rage, CoD:MW3 and others coming out this fall, I just thought it would be nice to spend a little $$$ and get a performance boost. BTW, I game at 1680x1050. Any thoughts? This 465GTX is $120 after MIR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130597

08-30-11, 11:20 AM	#2
Vardant Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: EU Posts: 1,041	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? Be careful, that's GTX 460 SE with less shaders, you wanna get the one with 336 cores. I play at the same res as you and my 460 has been more than capable to max out almost every game.

08-30-11, 02:30 PM	#4
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? Nah- the 260GTX smokes that 460.

08-30-11, 04:07 PM	#6
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? :lol Honestly, I'm not sure if the 460 will be of any benefit to you bro. If your limited to $150 or less, wait till the next generation come out. The cards in that price range will likely be twice as fast as your 260GTX, give or take a little. When I had my 5770, it was every bit as fast as my old GTX260 Core216... infact it felt a bit faster. I'd probably put my 5770 closer to the GTX275... maybe a tad below it. The 460 is a bit fater than the 5770 so... Yes a 460 would be faster than your 260. Noticeably? Not very often I'd imagine. I'd hold out till next gen. It's likely less than 4 months away.

08-31-11, 02:22 AM	#7
Vardant Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: EU Posts: 1,041	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? The difference between the 260 and 460 is roughly around 40%, but it can sometimes go even beyond that, especially with higher amount of AA, which the new generation handles much better. Some examples I found: http://www.guru3d.com/article/starcr...-performance/8 http://www.anandtech.com/show/3809/n...the-200-king/6

09-04-11, 06:55 AM	#8
batterbrain101 "TAZ LIKE!" Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spokane, Washington, USA Posts: 190	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? Save another $50 to $80 and get a GTX 560Ti, trust me, the performance is definently worth it. I just came from 2 EVGA GTX 260 Superclocked Core 216's in SLI to 2 EVGA GTX 560Ti SuperClocked ($220 apiece with the lifetime warranty) in SLI and the difference is remarkable to say the least. __________________ My village called, their Idiot is missing! My rig: Asus M4N98TD EVO Phenom II X6 1090T BE@ 3.9 GHz 8 GB G-Skill RipJaw DDR3 1600 CL7 Ram Corsair 750HX "Silver Certified" PSU Corsair H70 Hydro CPU Cooler 2x EVGA GTX 560 Ti SC 1024 MB in SLI 180 GB Intel 520 SSD 2 TB Barracuda HD, 2 TB WD Caviar Green Logitech G-510 Keyboard Windows 8 Professional 64 bit Samsung 24" LED SyncMaster TA550 Last edited by batterbrain101; 09-06-11 at 08:43 PM.

09-04-11, 06:23 PM	#9
john19055 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: GREENVILLE,TX Posts: 3,851	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? I agree save up a little more and the GTX 560TI ,it will be well worth it over the 460.You can go to evga site and they have some great prices on there B-stock you can get a GTX 560TI for $179. http://www.evga.com/products/prodlist.asp?switch=20 __________________ Intel i7-3820+Corsair H-100+ASROCK X79-Extreme4+16gigs G.Skill PC1600DDR3+2-ASUS DirectCU II GTX-670 in SLI+Crucial 256g-SSD+2- Samsung 1-TB+2-WesternDigtial 640g+LG-12x Blu-Ray Burner+1100w CoolerMaster+Antec-P280 case+50" Plasma PM6700+Logitech Mouse+Keyboard+Pioneer VSX-1020+Polk Audio Speakers

09-06-11, 08:07 PM	#10
candle_86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,273	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? save up man, i went GTX 275 to 5850 similar jump and i noticed almost nothing at all.

09-06-11, 08:19 PM	#11
six_storm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 11,575	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? Due to some recent developments in my personal life, I'd have to say a lot of purchase will be on hold for a while. House is going on the market this weekend if our cards play well tomorrow. Thanks for the advice, I'll save up.

09-08-11, 09:08 AM	#12
john19055 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: GREENVILLE,TX Posts: 3,851	Re: Upgrading 260GTX to ??? The GTX 465 is not bad ,alot of times you can flash it to a GTX 470. __________________ Intel i7-3820+Corsair H-100+ASROCK X79-Extreme4+16gigs G.Skill PC1600DDR3+2-ASUS DirectCU II GTX-670 in SLI+Crucial 256g-SSD+2- Samsung 1-TB+2-WesternDigtial 640g+LG-12x Blu-Ray Burner+1100w CoolerMaster+Antec-P280 case+50" Plasma PM6700+Logitech Mouse+Keyboard+Pioneer VSX-1020+Polk Audio Speakers