Upgrade thread, just final thoughts.

StriderX · 28 Oct 2011 at 21:42

Probably didnt read the earlier thing.

Either way if i go for the Asus with its HUGE card, then SLI would be difficult anyway, probably rather just stick with single cards, though i dunno.

StriderX · 28 Oct 2011 at 21:44

stulid said:
Used GTX570?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18334493

Tempting, but i don't know how long its been used for and used anyway is a tad unappealing.

FatFishMonster · 28 Oct 2011 at 21:47

fowler002 said:
where does the asus have more vram than the gigabyte?

more vram is http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-150-EA&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1010

i meant more vram than the card the op was originally planning. sorry should have made that clear. long day at work......

im also a single card guy, dont really like 2 gpu setups even though u get better performance but hey that is just my taste. but you do get a lot better performance ill give it credit where its due but its not for me.

StriderX · 28 Oct 2011 at 22:03

Does the Asus have the better VRMs?

As opposed to the Gigabyte.

stulid · 28 Oct 2011 at 22:08

StriderX said:
Does the Asus have the better VRMs?

As opposed to the Gigabyte.

You mean the ASUS GTX570 above vs Gigabyte GTX 570 OC WINDFORCE 3X

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/graphics/display/gf-gtx570oc-roundup.html

StriderX · 28 Oct 2011 at 22:13

stulid said:
You mean the ASUS GTX570 above vs Gigabyte GTX 570 OC WINDFORCE 3X

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/graphics/display/gf-gtx570oc-roundup.html

No i mean higher quality power components (I think).

Either way the 570 is still a better choice than going for the 560 ti, considering resolution and the prospect of a fatter SDD?

stulid · 28 Oct 2011 at 22:22

Well that review shows there to be more VRM's on the ASUS,

It has 8 VRMS and a few GTX580 power parts also (the review doesn't mention quality)

The Gigabyte has 4+2 VRMs the pcb has the 2oz copper that high end Gigabyte parts employ.

Theres a few advantages to the Gigabyte, namely a UK based RMA center with approximately 5 day turn around.

StriderX · 28 Oct 2011 at 23:17

Apparently the SOC has 12+2 power phases >_>

stulid · 28 Oct 2011 at 23:48

StriderX said:
Apparently the SOC has 12+2 power phases >_>

Its also nearly £20 more again, remember you were looking at a £190 GFX initially.

StriderX · 28 Oct 2011 at 23:58

stulid said:
Its also nearly £20 more again, remember you were looking at a £190 GFX initially.

True, though that was with the fatter SDD.

Hmm, frankly ill just fall back on my original idea, then see how good next gen cards are, that way ill have a better SDD.

Made my decision, i guess.