Got an extra $160 to spend, which one?

[mikedp5]

here are my current specs:
CPU: i7 920
Mobo: p6x58d premium
GPU: EVGA gtx 580
Case: Haf 932
HDD: I'll be buying an ssd today, which one, Vertex 2 or G. skill pro?

I sent my gtx 580 for RMA and it is taking too long. I'm in the Philippines and gtx 580 is very scarce here. So, I'm thinking of getting a gtx 460 temporarily but I don't know where I would use it when my 580 comes? What can be the uses for an extra 460? also, if I would not get a 460, what is a good upgrade that I can use my $160?

 

[hell_storm2004]

1. You can use the GTX460 as an additional PhysX card.
2. Use it to decorate your living room.
3. Show off to your friends when, that you have an extra card that you have just lying around the house.
4. Deposit the money in the bank.

On serious note:
1. SSD seems to be the logical solution. Since you already have quite a powerful GPU.

2. Or if you dont have a nice monitor, get a good one.

3. If you are into overclocking then get a nice cooler and give a party to your friends with the rest of money saved.

 

[mikedp5]

which is a good ssd? vertex 2 or g skill phoenix pro?

also, what games will be able to use a gtx 460 as physx?

I have a p6x58d premium and I'm using a essence st on a PCI slot. my slots are

xxx pcie x1 available
xxxxxxxx pcie x16 covered by
xxxxxxxx gtx 580
xxxxxxxx pcie x16/x8 available
xxxxx pci slot used by essence st
xxxxxxxx pcie x8 available

so, can I use the last slot for physx without using the 2nd slot?

 

[hell_storm2004]

These games:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhysX#Title_support

You can use any of the free PCIe slot for the GTX460.

Vertex2 is a good SSD. But that depends on which model of GSkill SSD are you comparing with.

 

[mikedp5]

I'm comparing it with this one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231377

I'm just bothered that I will be wasting my money on a physx card. is it really worth it to use a 580 with 460 as physx?

 

[hell_storm2004]

If you are a PhysX enthusiast, then you can go for it.

As for the SSD, the Vertex2 is better. But i suggest you get a bigger one than just 60GB.

 

[mikedp5]

I can't afford any bigger than 60 gb.

How can I say if I'm a physx enthusiast? Where can I maximize physx other than batman aa, mafia 2?

 

[hell_storm2004]

You can say you are a PhysX enthusiast is you like the extra PhysX effects in your game. I think you need to do a little reading about PhysX and then decide are really willing to get exclusively for it.