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[Sanvean]

I have SLI EVGA 470s, temps run at full bore 61c, with a stepped fan profile (usually 70% at that temp).
Idle is 41c...

 

[Hopalong X]

If you are going to SLI from the beginning this is the way to go. It was $420 just a few weeks ago for a pair. $210 each. Now $350 a pair!!!!
Good for you, bad for me. LOL

When I got my single 1GB version there was only $40 difference in the pair.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
These have dropped $35 each.


Now I would go with ASUS 768MB for that price difference.

Mike

 

[Lollies]

I have SLI EVGA 470s, temps run at full bore 61c, with a stepped fan profile (usually 70% at that temp).
Idle is 41c...

Thanks for the info!

If you are going to SLI from the beginning this is the way to go. It was $420 just a few weeks ago for a pair. $210 each. Now $350 a pair!!!!
Good for you, bad for me. LOL

When I got my single 1GB version there was only $40 difference in the pair.
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
x2 $349.98
These have dropped $35 each.


Now I would go with ASUS 768MB for that price difference.

Mike

I'm still debating whether I should go with the 1GB version or the 768MB version. For whatever reason I'm leaning toward the 1 GB version.

Just to double check, my ASUS Striker II Formula mobo and Corsair AX850w power supply should have no problems with these cards in a SLI set-up right? From what I've found it should be fine but I figured I'd double check.

 

[Hopalong X]

The 850W will be plenty of power. That is what I have.
Corsair is just as good as the Cooler Master I'm using.
The link below is the exact one I'm using. $230 1GB. They have another that looks the same but cost $10 more and has no reviews. I've had this for 2 months no problems. My review is under Mike S.
Hope that helps.
Mike

Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Nice mobo. I think you have it covered.
Just make sure you use the correct two slots for the SLI. Three slots 16x but appears you have 2 for proper SLI configuration.


From the ASUS web site.
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue)
1 x PCIe x16 , at x16 speed(middle)
2 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2

 

[Lollies]

The 850W will be plenty of power. That is what I have.
Corsair is just as good as the Cooler Master I'm using.
The link below is the exact one I'm using. $230 1GB. They have another that looks the same but cost $10 more and has no reviews. I've had this for 2 months no problems. My review is under Mike S.
Hope that helps.
Mike

Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Nice mobo. I think you have it covered.
Just make sure you use the correct two slots for the SLI. Three slots 16x but appears you have 2 for proper SLI configuration.


From the ASUS web site.
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue)
1 x PCIe x16 , at x16 speed(middle)
2 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2

I was pretty sure but just wanted to double check. The calculator on NewEgg comes up with 900+w psu. The ones I have been looking at are the

ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Not sure if they are worth the price difference but they seem good.

 

[Hopalong X]

Nothing wrong with the TOP version either.
It wasn't on the market yet when I bought mine or I would have a TOP. I wasn't going to wait the extra 2-4 weeks. I had everything else ready to order.

I used the Cooler Master and the Corsair? I think calculator. Came out to 700W SLI. Let me see amd we will compare notes. Back in a few.

 

[Solarstarshines]

There is word that the hd6000 series will be out in a matter of weeks im actually waiting on this situation to up my 5770 to a 6700 model with 256bit hopefully they'll have a 2 gig card and it will be a decent upgrade

only thing im worried about is driver compatability and as for new cards the kinks and bothersome halfassness with creating a new gpu
or revising a old one

im selling my hd 5770 for 150.00 i paid 220.00 like 5 months ago as you can see the price tag has dropped alot but im selling it to a co worker that just built a new rig and isnt to much into big video gaming he agreeed to take it off my hands when the time comes which will give me some kind of room to work with as putting a extra 200 to 300 extra for a superior card im looking at atleast $400.00 budget on a new card

ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IN THE FUTURE A MOBO WILL BE ANOTHER UPGRADE ALONG WITH ANOTHER 8 GIGS OF DDR3 IM CURRENTLY RUNNING A 785G BACKWARDS COMPADABLE AM2+ BOARD WITH 8 GIGS OF DDR2 800MHZ RUNNING LIKE 1000MHZ BECAUSE OF A OVERCLOCK WHICH IS SUPRISING THIS TYPE OF RAM LET ME DO THIS

 

[Hopalong X]

I fiured up the Cooler Master. It won't copy properly.

I figured my CPU. 8GB of Ram. SLI 2 GTX- 480's which draw more power. 2 HDD and added an extra PCI card for good measure.
CM recommend is 782 Watts.

CM recommend for i7-760, 8GB of Ram, 2 High RPM HDD, DVD/CD Writer, an extra PCI card with 2 SLI 460's drops to 566 Watts. Huge difference in current draw of GTX 460 and 480.

 

[Lollies]

So my account was all settled for the most part and I look at the page for ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card and see that they are out of stock now. SO, I was willing to wait but I'm becoming somewhat impatient because I have two dismantled computers sitting on my desk and I can't get much done with them there plus I would like to actually have my computer working since I still need a screen etc...

So as an alternate I've looking at getting an EVGA GTX 480, since I will hopefully be upgrading to a EVGA motherboard along with DDR3, and a new CPU.

As before NewEgg says my 850w is less than recommended but I just wanted to double check. What would be a good alternative? I know the 480 runs pretty hot but I'd like to think my case will have sufficient cooling for it.

Secondly, if I upgrade to DDR3 along with a new mother board and CPU, will 850w still be enough? I have not researched much into what it would be but I've looked around a bit. Maybe I should have just dropped the extra 100$ for the 1200watt, just seemed like overkill.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Asus Engtx4602di/1gd5 Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5 Ctlr Engtx460 Directcu/2di/1gd5 Pci 2.0 (engtx4602di-1gd5)

I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).

Unless you are set on newegg.com.

It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.

 

[Lollies]

Asus Engtx4602di/1gd5 Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5 Ctlr Engtx460 Directcu/2di/1gd5 Pci 2.0 (engtx4602di-1gd5)

I have purchased from this company before, and they are decent. I haven't had to deal with their customer service yet (3 orders).

Unless you are set on newegg.com.

It would help to know the rest of your system specs to make a judgement on the PSU, but 850 will probably be plenty, depending on the mfg.

I'm not set on newegg, that's just where I automatically go for most everything. I'll take a look.

Sorry forgot about the rest of the system.
CPU: (Quad-Core) Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 12MB L2 Cache 64-bit
CD: LG 20X DVD R/RW + CD-R/RW Drive Dual Layer
CD2: 16X DVD Rom
FlashMedia: Internal 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer
Fan: Corsair H70
HDD: Raid-0 10,000 RPM 2 WD Velociraptor's
Motherboard:Asus Striker II Formula nForce 780i SLI Mainboard
Memory: 8G Corsair Dominator DDR2
Network: Intel Pro gigabite 10/100/1000 Network Card
PowerSupply:Corsair AX850
Sound: Creative Labs X-FI XtremeGamer 24-Bit PCI Sound Card
Video: None

Edit: They only have a picture of the rear of the card

Saw it in a side link, Asus Engtx460top/2di/1g Geforce Gtx460 Cuda 1gb Gddr5

 

[LiquidSnak]

The one I linked is the black covered card. I'm not sure what the difference is, except price...

Oh, I looked, I think it's overclocking... save yourself $15 bucks and do it yourself

Your 850 should be fine with one card, probably with two as well if you are going that route.

 

[Lollies]

The one I linked is the black covered card. I'm not sure what the difference is, except price...

Oh, I looked, I think it's overclocking... save yourself $15 bucks and do it yourself

Your 850 should be fine with one card, probably with two as well if you are going that route.

I thought it was, I was under the impression that the blue one had higher overclocking ability.

With two 460's it would be fine, that's what you mean right? Cause with two 480's I dono about that.

 

[LiquidSnak]

I come up with about 700W for your system, with two 460's, so I would recommend to you an 800-850 power supply to handle upgrades in the future. You probably would be fine with two 480's, but you won't be able to squeeze much more into that case.

 

[Lollies]

I come up with about 700W for your system, with two 460's, so I would recommend to you an 800-850 power supply to handle upgrades in the future. You probably would be fine with two 480's, but you won't be able to squeeze much more into that case.

I dono, it's a lot bigger than my old case, they were able to fit 3 5000 series Radeon cards in it.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Sorry, by "case" I mean system. It's what we refer to them as, since the case and power supply are often lumped together as a unit.

 

[Lollies]

Sorry, by "case" I mean system. It's what we refer to them as, since the case and power supply are often lumped together as a unit.

Ah k, that makes more sense now. I should have just gone for the 1200 but that seems like a bit much, since the old one I was using was 1000.

With this November sale going on I think I might wait to see if they have any GPU promo's. Still have not decided on one and the 460 is not in stock.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

If you aren't set on that brand, either, EVGA has a lifetime warranty

 

[Lollies]

Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

If you aren't set on that brand, either, EVGA has a lifetime warranty

I like EVGA fine, I'll probably end up getting an EVGA motherboard in the future, if not ASUS.

Those are a good alternative, one thing I liked about the Asus one was the heatsink & fan. On the EVGA card it seems much smaller.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Newegg.com - Open Box: MSI N460GTX Hawk GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card