OC3D Review Nvidia GTX560 Ti

[oneseraph]

Nobody here would test at such retarded resolutions and 8xAA with a mid-range card, mate.. At 1080p 560>6970 as well.

I thought for sure that overclock3D test the GTX 560 ti at 1920x1200 8xaa DX11 Alien vs Predator.

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/gpu_displays/nvidia_gtx560_ti_review/6

Or where you referring to 2560x1600? If so why don't you expect mid range cards to support those resolution? that is to say a lot of people have dual and triple monitor setups.

If you look at the chart you will see that the 6970 outperforms the overclocked 560 by 10% That is the equivalent to a HD6950 overclocked and bios flashed.

Anyway my point is that the HD6950 is only $30.00 (18.85 GBP) more than the GTX 560 ti. It is in the same price bracket "the mid range" preforms about 20% better on average and only costs 10% more. I don't think it is retarded to expect the maximum performance per dollar. Not to mention having a 2 gig frame buffer is useful for more than just games. The extra 1GB DDR5 of frame buffer alone is worth the extra $30.00 (18.85 GBP).

 

[oneseraph]

It was just personal curiosity don't think to much on the question. Though Do you have multi monitor ?

Sorry, I do tend to go on........

Anyway, ya I have 2 LGs at 1680x1050. I would love to check out those new ASUS p246Q pro art monitors. I am building a new rig in march and if they are are not to expensive....That would be a sweet upgrade...

 

[Deceit]

I'm just curious about whether the 6950 and 6970 where retested with the better drivers on this site as I remember tom mentioning in his video review that while he was reviewing them that there where supposed to be much better drivers out that gave better performance. If it hasnt been done is it possible to test them out and see was there actually any performance increase in them? Only reason am thinking this because of the previous poster commenting on other sites.

 

[Stryker64]

I'm just curious about whether the 6950 and 6970 where retested with the better drivers on this site as I remember tom mentioning in his video review that while he was reviewing them that there where supposed to be much better drivers out that gave better performance. If it hasnt been done is it possible to test them out and see was there actually any performance increase in them? Only reason am thinking this because of the previous poster commenting on other sites.

Driver updates won't improve frame rates too much, it will increase by 3 FPS tops. But if you look at the price difference between the 560 and the 69xx and it's performance, the only reason to get AMD atm is for Eyefinity, if you don't want to play games with 3 or more monitors than Nvidia is the way to go.

 

[Stryker64]

On a side note what would be faster, MSI GTX560-TI Twin Frozr II Super Overclock or MSI GTX560-TI Twin Frozr Golden Edition. The Super Overclock comes with 950MHz on the core, while the Golden Edition comes with 900MHz on the core. But considering the Golden Edition has a Golden Shroud, would it overclock better?

 

[jasonh8806]

I'm new to the computer hardware world and it looks like Nvidia is dominating the GPU market at this point. Love the videos!!

 

[arwis]

Gigabyte 560 SOC = 570

http://guru3d.com/article/gigabyte-gtx-560-ti-soc-review/14

 

[oneseraph]

Gigabyte 560 SOC = 570

http://guru3d.com/article/gigabyte-gtx-560-ti-soc-review/14

Wow The Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti SOC is an amazing card. Well the 560 ti's in general are amazing cards. The best part is they have sparked a price war in mid market. Anyway I haven't found an online retailer with one in stock but I did find this link. basically say that the price for the Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti SOC is $269.00 dollars (169.118 GBP)

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Giga...cial-Features-1GHz-GPU-Overclock-180568.shtml

Anyway like I was saying the GTX 560 ti's have forced AMD to lower there prices. You can now find Radeon 6950 reference cards for as low as $269.00 dollars (169.118 GBP) after a rebate. We all know that they can be flashed and overclocked into fully functional 6970's.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131384

My point is all of this churn in the mid market is all kinds of good news for enthusiasts. Now for the low price of $269.00 dollars (169.118 GBP)you can chose between the Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti SOC and the Radeon 6950. If you want PhysX go with the GTX 560. If you want eyefinity (multi monitor setup) and better overall performance go with 6950 overclock/bios flash to 6970. Both options provide excellent value, so pick the features you want, lay your money down and take a sweet ride.

http://guru3d.com/article/gigabyte-gtx-560-ti-soc-review/19

 

[marsey99]

i think you hit it on the head, buy the card that suits your needs.

you want 3 screen gaming then the amd is for you.

you want to f@h or use any of the other cuda plug ins or 2 cards for 3d gaming then its nv.

 

[AMDFTW]

its amazing cos of the overclock from factory.

MSI twin fzr will do that easy

 

[Rastalovich]

You're never going to stop tormenting him are you? lol

It's not a torment, but it is foolish considering the comments I've also made on the AMD reviews

Leopard and spots.

 

[Deceit]

Driver updates won't improve frame rates too much, it will increase by 3 FPS tops. But if you look at the price difference between the 560 and the 69xx and it's performance, the only reason to get AMD atm is for Eyefinity, if you don't want to play games with 3 or more monitors than Nvidia is the way to go.

Think only option for me at the moment is the 560ti then

. Gotta start saving the pennies now.

 

[murphy7801]

On a side note what would be faster, MSI GTX560-TI Twin Frozr II Super Overclock or MSI GTX560-TI Twin Frozr Golden Edition. The Super Overclock comes with 950MHz on the core, while the Golden Edition comes with 900MHz on the core. But considering the Golden Edition has a Golden Shroud, would it overclock better?

Gold shroud how bling.

 

[Verg]

Gigabyte 560 SOC = 570

http://guru3d.com/article/gigabyte-gtx-560-ti-soc-review/14

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/...ries/gigabyte/engtx560tidcii2di1gd5gv-n5.html

Not the best price, but still £230 for 570 performance is pretty sweet.

 

[Stryker64]

Gold shroud how bling.

Dual slot card so should go well with the P67 UD7 from Gigabyte.

 

[TMaksimov]

Sorry to disappoint you mate but.. its.. copper, not gold. Same shroud just not painted?

 

[bobkelso]

Dual slot card so should go well with the P67 UD7 from Gigabyte.

Is it just me or is the actual card more bronze coloured than gold, doesn't much seem to resemble the box photo....

Anyhoo I'm liking the gigabyte gtx 560 SOC. Very nice reviews.

 

[murphy7801]

Dual slot card so should go well with the P67 UD7 from Gigabyte.

Why isn't it nickel plated its going to oxidize like there's no tomorrow.

 

[Stryker64]

Dam, MSI, calling something Golden Edition than covering the thing in copper. RAWR!

EDIT: Wait isn't that an all copper heatsink?

EDIT: @murphy, copper won't oxidize provided you don't touch it with your fingers...oh boy the entire shroud is copper...use some wipes =D

 

[murphy7801]

Dam, MSI, calling something Golden Edition than covering the thing in copper. RAWR!

EDIT: Wait isn't that an all copper heatsink?

EDIT: @murphy, copper won't oxidize provided you don't touch it with your fingers...oh boy the entire shroud is copper...use some wipes =D

Oxidize means exposure to oxygen found in the air nothing to do with fingers though they do contain acid corrodes the copper. Air will slowly reduce quality of the heat transfers though the time it will take and the difference it will have is a little complicated to call.