Palit GTX 460 Platinum

[bmf614]

Hi,

I just wanted to let everyone know I just got a new Palit GTX 460 Sonic Platinum and it worked great as a drop in replacement for my 8800GTS my scores in Windows 7 only went up from 5.7 to 5.9 but I am assuming that is because of my crappy CPU (E6600, yes the dual core one). Anyway I also wanted to let you guys know that my 430 watt Antec Trupower 430 handled it's load just fine even though it says it needs a 450W power supply.

I was going to buy a new motherboard/cpu and case at Microcenter but nobody was around to help me so I just bought the video card for now =)

Anyway, YMMV but so far so good.

 

[Griffolion]

The truepower series are Antec's premier line arent they? If so they'll be much like Corsair's HX line in that they can go a bit higher than they are rated to hence why your machine is operating fine. Any lesser grade of PSU and i'd get worried.

 

[bmf614]

No clue really, it's been forever since I've been heavily involved in PC hardware but I usually buy whatever the best thing is at the time.

I was going to get a Core i5 760 but I guess I will just wait for sandy bridge now.

 

[Griffolion]

Get an I5, with what i've heard about sandybridge, apparently Intel have crippled the overclocking?

Correct me if i'm wrong anyone.

Besides, i have an I5 for my gaming need, can't fault it.

 

[wa1]

You are still good with your current cpu, just OC it a little, let's say 3.0GHz and you're good to go...

GTX460 needs 2x 6pin power connector...

 

[bmf614]

You are still good with your current cpu, just OC it a little, let's say 3.0GHz and you're good to go...

GTX460 needs 2x 6pin power connector...

Yes sir it does but it comes with a 2x MOLEX convertor so tha worked fine!!

I don't think the D975XBX overclocks =(