Good dedicated physX graphics cards?
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If you have a high end video card, you can have it compute Physx as well with a small performance hit.
However if you're really into a dedicated card, a Gt 640 will do you just fine.
But the most efficient thing to do if you are making a new build altogether is to invest in a high-end single card altogether. Get the same performance when you are playing a Physx game, then higher when the game doesn't support it!
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If you are really into Physx and are looking at the GTX 650, just get a cheaper one with a good cooler ( http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500294CVF )
Then drop the memory clock for a bit more headroom, but crank the core clock on it as high as you can get it for extra Compute Power.
However if you're really into a dedicated card, a Gt 640 will do you just fine.
But the most efficient thing to do if you are making a new build altogether is to invest in a high-end single card altogether. Get the same performance when you are playing a Physx game, then higher when the game doesn't support it!
-Edit
If you are really into Physx and are looking at the GTX 650, just get a cheaper one with a good cooler ( http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500294CVF )
Then drop the memory clock for a bit more headroom, but crank the core clock on it as high as you can get it for extra Compute Power.
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Depends on which video card you have, at least for price. You have to pair the cards right, since too weak of a PhysX card will slow things down. The best one out right now is the 750 ti. What is your current graphics setup?
Also, here are two articles you'll find useful about the latest information on dedicated PhysX cards (if you haven't already read them). The first one is called "How much difference does a dedicated PhysX card make?" It shows that, in PhysX titles, a gtx 650 handles PhysX as a dedicated card better than two Titans in SLI.
The second article is called "Using Maxwell's GTX 750 Ti as a dedicated PhysX card." It shows that the 750 ti is actually a little bit better than the 650 and 650 ti were. As a PhysX card, a 750 ti will last you MUCH longer than it would as a primary card, though it's not the worst primary card.
As a disclosure, keep in mind that not everything uses Nvidia's proprietary PhysX, but for things that do, having a dedicated card is really nice. A 750 ti currently offloads PhysX for my 780 ti, and it really makes a big difference in PhysX titles. Here is a link to my personal benchmark results using Nvidia's PhysX benchmark.
780 ti only - 79.3 (average) 104.6 (max)
W/ 750 ti - 122.1 (average) 218.5 (max)
To be fair, that bench was the biggest improvement, and games weren't as much of a jump, but they still were. The best thing is that it prevents little hickups and major frame drops.
Also, here are two articles you'll find useful about the latest information on dedicated PhysX cards (if you haven't already read them). The first one is called "How much difference does a dedicated PhysX card make?" It shows that, in PhysX titles, a gtx 650 handles PhysX as a dedicated card better than two Titans in SLI.
The second article is called "Using Maxwell's GTX 750 Ti as a dedicated PhysX card." It shows that the 750 ti is actually a little bit better than the 650 and 650 ti were. As a PhysX card, a 750 ti will last you MUCH longer than it would as a primary card, though it's not the worst primary card.
As a disclosure, keep in mind that not everything uses Nvidia's proprietary PhysX, but for things that do, having a dedicated card is really nice. A 750 ti currently offloads PhysX for my 780 ti, and it really makes a big difference in PhysX titles. Here is a link to my personal benchmark results using Nvidia's PhysX benchmark.
780 ti only - 79.3 (average) 104.6 (max)
W/ 750 ti - 122.1 (average) 218.5 (max)
To be fair, that bench was the biggest improvement, and games weren't as much of a jump, but they still were. The best thing is that it prevents little hickups and major frame drops.
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I mean, it depends on your long-term plan. The 750 ti is great if you have $150 or so to spend on a dedicated PhysX card. The price is the only con. It doesn't need a power plug, it's small, and it makes almost no heat - all while delivering solid performance. You'll be able to dedicated it to PhysX for potentially multiple upgrade cycles, since it's currently more than strong enough to pair with Titans in SLI. Other solutions will work, but they may not last as long, and they'll take more power. The gtx 650 isn't really that much cheaper either: http://www.staples.com/EVGA-GeForce-GTX-650-1GB-PCI-Express-30-Plug-In-Graphic-Card/product_IM1PW3296?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:IM1PW3296&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=IM1PW3296&KPID=IM1PW3296
You know my vote, but I don't think you'll go wrong as long as you at least get the 650 or 650 ti.
You know my vote, but I don't think you'll go wrong as long as you at least get the 650 or 650 ti.
Sorry for being repetitive as I did not notice I posted a similar link.
I have seen objective PhysX increases in running applications and games that are intensive in this area exclusively.
Specifically in my native resolution of 2550x1220
Using 2 asus Gtx 770 Sli with a Asus Gtx 750 Ti as a dedicated PhysX card.
Btw great deal on the 750ti 20 bucks rebate and a free game.
I have seen objective PhysX increases in running applications and games that are intensive in this area exclusively.
Specifically in my native resolution of 2550x1220
Using 2 asus Gtx 770 Sli with a Asus Gtx 750 Ti as a dedicated PhysX card.
Btw great deal on the 750ti 20 bucks rebate and a free game.
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