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1117766 2010-07-11 04:01:00 I want the 6970. pctek (84)
1117767 2010-07-11 04:20:00 is this the one? what are its limitations/strengths?
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is it better/as good as/worse than this one?
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smithinator (15240)
1117768 2010-07-11 06:01:00 No, that's the 465 which is a scaled down GTX 470/480. The GTX 460 uses a new GPU core (GF104) which is meant to be more efficient than the original Fermi cards (465/470/480). Yes, it is that confusing:). The 460 is considerably cheaper than the 465 in the US ~$50-$80US, and some reports suggest it will match the 465 in performance, though that remains to be seen. The 460 should start appearing in online retailers here in the next few days/weeks. Also note that there are two models, one with 1GB memory and a 256 bit memory bus, the other with 768MB/192 bit bus -about $30US between the two. I'm looking forward to see how they'll be priced here in good ole' enzed. Active (15098)
1117769 2010-07-11 06:17:00 so would the 460 1gb match or come close to the 5850 1gb? smithinator (15240)
1117770 2010-07-11 06:32:00 There should be reviews out on it in a day or two. Keep an eye on Anandtech, Guru3d, Hardwarecanucks etc. for some good, thorough reviews. Until it's tested it's just speculation. Active (15098)
1117771 2010-07-11 07:34:00 And we will still be talking about a new card weeks or months from now. Snorkbox (15764)
1117772 2010-07-11 23:36:00 thanks for your help everyone i might have to start this thread up again when the 460 comes here because im not really sure what to read benchmark tests eg FPS, DX11 capabilities etc smithinator (15240)
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