GTX 460 or HD 5770?

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new card, and from what I can tell, these are the top picks from NVIDIA & ATI vis-a-vis price and performance. I just can't get to deciding which would be the better deal, so I'd be glad if any of you could shed any light on this topic.

 

[EpicPie]

GTX 460 would be a lot better than the 5770, the GTX 460 has a bunch of overclocking headroom as well if you are using MSI After Burner.

 

[RayRay]

yes

at newegg one gtx 460 cost around 1/3 more than a hd 5770

after looking at these reviews, one 460 is performing almost the same as two 5770's in crossfire when compared on a game. (Crysis Warhead)

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-460-review/21

http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5770-review-test/18

the gtx 460 is a better buy.

 

[EpicPie]

With this tutorial you can get your GTX 460 to be close to a GTX 480.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hVUsUZA9rc

 

[red1776]

Hi Moiz,
Is this a test?:wave:
The 768 460's run close to the 5830's and about 10-15% faster than the 5770's
the 1024 460's run about 25-30% faster than the 5770's and 10-15% faster than the 5830.
better competition for the 460 is the 5830 and can be had for about $200 USD. I have not been able to play with a 5830 yet, but I have 5850's, and if they are indicative of the 5830's they have quite a lot of OC headroom as the 460's do. The short version, the 460 beats up on the 5770 pretty good.

here's a rather good roundup of the 460's from Guru 3D

http://www.guru3d.com/article/axle-geforce-gtx-460-review/1

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Thanks everyone, it seems like the GTX 460 is the better deal.

@Greg, nah, I was just in a bit of a dilemma since the 5770 is the only ATI card that I can find locally that is also within my intended price range; the 5830 is nowhere to be seen.

Again, thanks for the help everyone. I'll bump this thread once I get the card!

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Ok update guys; I've pulled the trigger on a new case (the Thermaltake Spedo Advanced Package) and I'm looking to order a GTX 460 768MB from Fry's. Thanks for all the help!

BTW, can you guys recommend another online retailer that'd ship internationally and accept an international (i.e. non-US issued) credit card?

 

[xbug]

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[mako man]

Hello Rage

How about the EVGA GTX 460 superclocked EE 1GB version?

I just bought these, but I haven't installed them since I'm still buying my parts.

 

[klepto12]

Rage in my personal opinion I say get the 1gb version of the gtx 460 its only like 25 dollars more and will be better overall

 

[red1776]

mo definitely get the 1GB version. the performance difference is rather obvious from the 786MB version from 1680 x 1050 and up.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Hmm, ok will do; I'll get the 1GB variant then!

 

[Archean]

Hmm ...... I wonder if ATI can pull something reasonably competitive with HD 6xxx series, if they did, I think the likes of GTX460 will be first ones to get hit and become uncompetitive, i.e. price vs performance wise.

 

[Archean]

Opps sorry for double clicking arrr posting ..... I hope some moderator will erase this particular post. Thanks

 

[dividebyzero]

Hmm ...... I wonder if ATI can pull something reasonably competitive with HD 6xxx series, if they did, I think the likes of GTX460 will be first ones to get hit and become uncompetitive, i.e. price vs performance wise.

I think the HD 6770 is likely to be the first card released (25th October?) precisely to combat the GTX 460. From appearances it looks like AMD have made a more robust card (read larger with higher TDP - 2 x 6pin PCIe as opposed to the single 6 pin of the 5770) with only a single Crossfire connector-possibly so as not to damage HD 6870/6970 sales,...again shades of the GTX460.
All this assuming that this isn't a prototype/mock-up.

 

[Archean]

It has 256bit memory interface as well, interesting, well that make me inclined to say that (assuming as you said it is the real thing) don't buy just yet, if i am planning to spend money right now on a graphic card like GTX460, I would hold for few weeks, instead of jumping the gun. But in this specific case, it depends on Rage's need priority.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Hmm, looks like I'll hold off the purchase then; I needed the new case more than the card actually, and I'll be buying a new screen in October anyways, so a new card then will be a plus I think.

Thanks for your input guys!

 

[Archean]

You are welcome, what casing you are planning to purchase?

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

I've already bought it, I'm just waiting for it to be delivered. It's the Thermaltake Spedo Advance Package.

 

[Archean]

That is a nice one alright

 

[mako man]

Your welcome. Very nice case best of luck..