NVidia 560 or 560 ti

[mjts2345]

I'm trying to finish up my PC build still, and came across another road block.

I've decided to get a nVidia GeForce GTX 560, with the option to add another 560 down the road in SLI. I've now seen options for either a 560 OR a 560 Ti. Because the 560 is cheaper that the 560 Ti I'm assuming it's doesn't perform as well. But how much worse is it? Should I slap the extra $40 down for the Ti? Is it necessary?

Appreciate all the thoughts and help.

Rest of the machine:

Intel i7 2700K
Intel DP67BG MoBo
8gig DDR3 Ram
700w Roswell PSU
Blu-Ray Intel i7 2700K
Intel DP67BG MoBo
8gig DDR3 Ram
700w Roswell PSU
Blu-Ray

~mjts2345

 

[clutchc]

Here is an 'on paper' comparison
http://www.hwcompare.com/10981/geforce-gtx-560-vs-geforce-gtx-560-ti/

Here is the ranking in Tom's hierarchy chart
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card-gaming-performance,3042-7.html

The Ti is faster, but whether it's $40 faster, I'm not so sure.

 

[drippyfausett]

It also depends on your monitor resolution and what you are planning on doing with the gpu (graphic intensive games, 3d rendering, etc..).

 

[Zero_]

Depending on what you are doing with your PC, I'd suggest changing a few of the other components as well, such as the 2700k, Intel motherboard and Rosewill PSU.

And the $40 difference isn't worth it. You are better off getting a HD6950 for the superior multi card scaling.

 

[mjts2345]

Thanks for the replies.

Zero, thanks for your input. I'm actually getting the i7 2700k and MoBo combo for $225, so i'm saving a ton of money. Because of that, I'm going to go ahead and use it. I'm also more of an nVidia person. I've always used them, and like their driver support more than AMD/ATI.

Thanks Clutchc for the links. Those are very helpful.

FYI, my monitor res is 1920x1080, and I will be playing higher end games.

Thanks all.

~mjts2345

 

[dharmenparikh]

May I suggest you consider the Radeon 6870s? they cost around $140-$150 after rebates...and perform a lot better than GTX 560..almost as good as 560Ti at 1080P.

Another option is if you're willing to spend an extra $40 for 560ti,,,then radeon 6950 1gb is a better choice.

 

[megamanx00]

I say go for the Ti, or better yet just get a Radeon 6950

 

[CaedenV]

I'm an nVidia fan as well, but for the price range you are really better off with the AMD cards people are suggesting (unless you "need" CUDA or Physx). The AMD will scale better in xFire too when you get that far, and will require less power/performance, meaning you can get away with a smaller PSU for xFire than you can with SLi.

If you still stick with the nVidia I would go find a 560ti with a good rebate to bring it closer to the 560 price. They are better, but not really $40-50 better in my opinion. It is at that point where you start paying exponentially higher prices for less and less performance, but not as bad as a high end card like a 570/580/590.

As others said, the i7 is overkill for most applications, but then again it sounds like you are getting a killer deal.

700W should do the trick for 2 of any of the GPUs being considered here

 

[monsta]

$189.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500190