Upgrading a 560ti 2Gb to a GTX 670. Worth it?

[Converge]

Hey chaps,

As the subject suggests, I was looking to upgrade my gainward phantom 560ti 2gb to a similar gainward phantom edition of the 670 variety.

Is this worthwhile for the extra cost?

Cheers in advance!

 

[MonsterMoshi]

Are you trying to use multiple monitors or resolutions above 1080p?
If you are then yes probably so

 

[Converge]

Nope, resolution is 1080 and not multiple monitors.

I've got a BenQ XL2410 120hz monitor, can't recall if it can support higher

 

[~bones~]

Just upgrades from the 560ti phantom 2gb to the 670 windforce and it's a big upgrade, not had much time to test it but with a few hours of playing around its defiantly worth it

 

[Broken Hope]

I upgraded from an ATI 5870 which I believe is similar performance to your 560ti if not a little slower and it's been a big upgrade.

 

[Converge]

Alright, so, what's the difference between the Gainward Phantom and the Windforce?

Besides the Phantom being silent (ish) of course!

 

[Random Guy]

If you have the games that need it, 670 should be a good upgrade

 

[~bones~]

Alright, so, what's the difference between the Gainward Phantom and the Windforce?

Besides the Phantom being silent (ish) of course!

Well at the moment the windforce seems to have the best combination of low temps, extremely quiet and good quality... Not seen anything about the phantom to be honest but I'm assuming it's gonna be pretty quiet... I had the kfa2 dsr it as it didn't do much to keep the temps down

 

[Broken Hope]

Alright, so, what's the difference between the Gainward Phantom and the Windforce?

Besides the Phantom being silent (ish) of course!

The Phantom appears to use the shorter reference PCB, the Windforce uses a custom 680 PCB that also has a higher TDP limit, not having used the Phantom I can't comment all that much on it but the Windforce is a very good cooler.

http://www.techspot.com/review/529-geforce-gtx-670/

 

[Converge]

Thanks for the info all, it's been most helpful

I think I'll flip a coin to choose between the two!

 

[Mojo]

I suppose the big question is: Does your 560ti still run all the games you play fast enough at the resolution/settings at which you play. If no: definitely go for the 670, big upgrade. If yes, don't bother, it is a lot of money after all!