Cuda Cores

[bigbass416]

I am going to get a pc, and i dont know which graphics card i should get?
I could get an evga tx 580 3gb 512 cuda cores
or
Evga gtx 680 2gb 1580 cuda cores
Would the cuda cores matter?

 

[rgd1101]

680 is better.

 

[bigbass416]

why is it better? The 580 would be the classified version vs the 680 ftw

 

[chugot9218]

...yes, but the difference between those cards is evident in lots of things besides the amount of cores, the 200$+ difference for example.

 

[bigbass416]

The difference at newegg is 40 dollars

 

[chugot9218]

Newer, more cores, lots of reasons, new tech is always going to be better than old.

 

[chugot9218]

If you are looking into the best available 580, you are just better off going with a moderate 680.

 

[djangoringo]

The 580 gtx is not worth it, a 660ti is better, a 670 far more better and the 680 gtx is much, much more better.
It's a no brainer going with a older series, when the new ones offer better performance, lower power consumption, less heat, more features(txaa,nvidia surround).
http://tpucdn.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_660_Ti_Direct_Cu_II/images/perfrel_1920.gif

 

[bigbass416]

that chart shows the gtx 590 3072m the second best? thats the one im looking at for buying

 

[bigbass416]

Im looking at the gtx 580 3gb fermi
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130766

 

[djangoringo]

Get this one :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125438

Don't go with that 580 or any 580, get a 670 performs much better, it's at the same price, offers two games.


http://tpucdn.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GeForce_GTX_670_Windforce/images/perfrel_1920.gif
http://tpucdn.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GeForce_GTX_670_Windforce/images/perf_oc.gif


Or if you prefer EVGA :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787

It has the 680 pcb, overall great card, overclock well.

 

[bigbass416]

im looking for a 680 though

 

[chugot9218]

Well everyone is giving you advice, if you don't wanna listen, don't ask.

 

[bigbass416]

how about this 7970 ghz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632

 

[bigbass416]

i know that they are giving advice but im just trying to get the best affordable (under 500) $ graphic card

 

[djangoringo]

how about this 7970 ghz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150632

Yes, it will be much better than the 580 gtx, but it's expensive though, if going with a ~370$ card get a 670 gtx(it's difference is minimal vs 680 gtx), if not get a 7970 ghz edition, both will be much better than the 580 gtx.

But i prefer this one if going with a 7970 ghz edition :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202001

 

[bigbass416]

ok thanks i will go with the evga oc it looks great

 

[bigbass416]

what psu should i get for it?

 

[djangoringo]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027

 

[bigbass416]

never mind i will get the 7970 for the cooling because my pc will be without watercooling for 3 months

 

[bigbass416]

besides with the amd i get 4-1 game coupon

 

[bigbass416]

that sapphire is SUPER NICE

 

[bigbass416]

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