Which GTX 650 To Get?

ihsaan96 · Apr 13, 2013

Okay so here's the dilemma that I'm in now...I'm thinking of buying the GeForce GTX 650 but I've got two options , I can buy the Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-GeForce-Graphics-Dual-link-Technology/dp/B009M4MAIK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1365881931&sr=8-2&keywords=ASUS+GeForce+GTX+650#productDetails

OR get the ASUS GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST which is overclocked

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/nvidiageforcegraphicscards/nvidiagtx650tiboostkeplerseries/gtx650tib-dc2oc-2gd5.html

But my question is , is it worth paying that extra £40 for the factory overclock? Or can I overclock it myself to that same speed and get the same performance? Because I looked on this site Videobenchmark

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php

and shows that the Standard 650 gets 1820 points , the 650 Ti gets 2676 points and the 650 Ti Boost gets 3442 points which is a huge difference. So any idea's?

Thanks guys appreciate it!

OPP · Apr 13, 2013

Get This : http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/nvidiageforcegraphicscards/nvidiagtx650tiboostkeplerseries/gtx650tib-dc2oc-2gd5.html
you can always OC afterburner it :lol:

completelyrandomname · Apr 13, 2013

All these 3 cards are completely different. The GTX 650 is Nvidia's bare minimum gaming graphics card. The 650 Ti is the next step up and usually recommended for low budget gamers. The 650 Ti Boost is Nvidia's latest card which competes against the 7850. If you can get a 650 Ti boost, the go ahead and get it. I would never get a 650. Only a 650 Ti and above. I recommend the 650 Ti Boost to you and if you can't afford it then get the 650 Ti.

jessterman21 · Apr 13, 2013

You absolutely want the GTX 650Ti Boost - the main difference isn't just that they've added Boost, it's the 192-bit memory bus which gives you 40% more performance in games than the regular 650Ti. The GTX 660 is only 10% better than this awesome new card.

GavinLeigh · Apr 13, 2013

Don't be fooled by the 650 Ti... just go for the 660. It's got better specs. for very little extra:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-NVIDIA-GTX660-PCI-E-Graphics/dp/B0099AOAUI/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1365883299&sr=1-6&keywords=660

jessterman21 · Apr 13, 2013

GavinLeigh :

I agree if you can get a deal on one - better grab the last one, quick!

ihsaan96 · Apr 13, 2013

Yeah I was thinking of the 660 but it's quite expensive for a nice looking card or good company that makes the card. Either the http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-NVIDIA-GTX660-PCI-E-Graphics/dp/B0099AOAUI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top or http://www.amazon.co.uk/PNY-Geforce-NVIDIA-Graphics-PCI-Ex16/dp/B009ANT09U/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1365883490&sr=1-2&keywords=GTX+660

Also should I get the 7850 or 650 Ti Boost ? I'm not worried about money just not interested in a beast of a card , I already own a GTX 680 for my Main system.

completelyrandomname · Apr 13, 2013

ihsaan96 :

Just get the Gigabyte card. As for 7850 vs 650 Ti Boost, the performance differs with every game. Just go see reviews on it and whatever game(s) gets the highest FPS on that card, then get that card.

ihsaan96 · Apr 13, 2013

So you think I should get the Gigabyte instead of PNY ?

completelyrandomname :

ihsaan96 :

Just get the Gigabyte card. As for 7850 vs 650 Ti Boost, the performance differs with every game. Just go see reviews on it and whatever game(s) gets the highest FPS on that card, then get that card.

completelyrandomname · Apr 13, 2013

ihsaan96 :

So you think I should get the Gigabyte instead of PNY ?

completelyrandomname :

Yes, it has better cooling and should be quieter because of the dual fans.

ihsaan96 · Apr 13, 2013

It's one ugly hell of a graphics card though! But yeah thanks for the advice , I'll see which one I decide to get in a few days. Still waiting to sell my Radeon 6790 if anyones interested

completelyrandomname :

ihsaan96 :

Yes, it has better cooling and should be quieter because of the dual fans.

jessterman21 · Apr 13, 2013

ihsaan96 :

IKR

Still can't reconcile the fact that no one will see it, so all that matters is perf. But I'LL know it's ugly...

completelyrandomname · Apr 13, 2013

But you look at the monitor more than you look at your graphics card. It doesn't even look that bad once installed in your system and you are looking at it from the side.

GavinLeigh · Apr 13, 2013

Wow, can't believe you think that Gigabyte 660 card is ugly. But I've owned 5 gigabyte cards in the past so I may be biased. I'm seriously thinking of picking up a 660 before they dissappear. In the US you can get them for about $185 after rebate at the moment and that is almost the same cost as a 650 Ti.

completelyrandomname · Apr 13, 2013

GavinLeigh :

*Cough NCIX CANADA also *COUGH

ihsaan96 · Apr 14, 2013

I'm probably going to end up buying this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-GeForce-Graphics-Dual-link-Technology/dp/B009M4MAIK/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1365945817&sr=1-6&keywords=GTX+480

I used to have a Radeon 6790 but it's being a bi*** so I'm selling it off , do you think this is a downgrade from the 6790 ?

completelyrandomname · Apr 14, 2013

If anything it should be faster, but not a lot. Still recommend the 650 Ti Boost or 7850 though.

ihsaan96 · Apr 14, 2013

completelyrandomname :

Yeah I bought my 6790 for £80 so yeah haha , I'm happy with the performance it gives out so don't mind anything the same performance or a bit better. But thanks for the advice !

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