New graphics card

Can't say I've heard much about 2GB versions of the GTX460.

Like mentioned, motherboards will all support both ATI and nVidia cards. The only thing you ever want to check, if you're interested, is crossfire/SLI compatibility.

I think a higher clocked card will perform better than double the memory.
 
he could always just overclock it CMH, the 2gb version was on the techspot news a few days ago.
 
2GB version is just overkill, instead of spending that extra money on 2GB, he'd be much better off with a 1GB 5870 IMHO. Anyway, it is his call what he wants to do with his money. So best of luck ACE.
 
that would be a fair bit extra archean, I think that a 5850 or 1gb gtx460 would be for suitable value wise.
 
He earlier said he had 250 quids budget (i.e. in British pounds) which would be something like 380$ or may so I think (please correct me if I am wrong about the conversion) ...... and HD 5870 can be had for < 400$, I've seen few quotes on newegg for that. Anyway, as I said, it is his decision, we can only suggest various options, which we feel will be appropriate considering his budget and potential usage.
 
Ah i forgot this was in USD but it is a good 75 pounds extra from my favouite site, i stand corrected
 
Well I've just checked conversion rate for British Pound and it is 1.58, and that makes it 395$ budget, however, one more thing to this, I am unsure his PSU can deal with either of these recommendations.
 
Don't think my motherboard supports the ATI chipset, does it?!!!
Not sure what you mean here. There is no issue as to what >>SINGLE<< video card you can use with any motherboard. They're all compatible.

However, when you use a dual graphics card arrangement, most if not all motherboards cater to either one or the other brand of card.

In other words, one board might support "Crossfire", (dual ATI cards), another might support "SLI" (dual Nvidia cards), and you would have to choose the brand of video cards first, then match the board to that.

If you already knew that, sorry.
 
Thats a good point, I like paying someone else to do the overclocking either. I think the attraction is the removable fan for cleaning. some people dont like voiding their warranty though
 
It'll be a very good choice. The OCZ 600W should handle the card well enough. Enjoy your new card! :)
 
Hey guys i got the new graphics card this morning and it is great. One slight problem it keeps freezing during games, sometimes it comes back but everything stays yellow for a few seconds and sometimes it just freezes completely and i have to restart. Any solutions?
 
have you checked the heat of the card? Is it recieving sufficient power?

btw which card and model did you end up buying?
 
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