Should i get a GTX 560?

nepaliboy

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I'm getting a new system and the only thing i'm yet to decide on is a graphics card. I'm on a budget and can't afford anything better than the 560 (non ti). I prefer NVIDIA because of the PHYSX technology that looks awesome in games like Batman Arkham City. I want to max out (or close to max) games on a 1600x900 resolution monitor (can't afford HD). So, should i get the 560 or settle for a 460 or 550 ti? and which version (brand) should i get?

MSI GTX 560 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127592
MSI GTX 560 Twin Fozr II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127593
EVGA GTX 560 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661

MSI GTX 460 hawk http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127518
MSI GTX 460 Cyclone http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127510
EVGA GTX 460 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130571

MSI GTX 550 ti http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127573
 
From the cards listed for the listed prices, you should get the 460 hawk, but it is out of stock. The 460 and 560 are close enough that if you can ever get the hawk for 129 after MIR do it.

The price performance of the Hawk if overclocked @129 is really as good as it gets, ever.