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[quote name='shr@pnel' post='1138310' date='Oct 29 2010, 03:21 AM']No, heat is no issue at all. I was running a tad hot when I was running them only with a CorsairTX 850 W. No issues at all since upgrading to the CorsairHX 1000 W, which you already have. Your case also appears to be pretty decent. I also had some space problems, especially since the Zotac card is quite large because of the attached Zalman fan. I solved the problem by installing the Zotac Card in PCI-e 1 slot and the Leadtek card in the 3rd PCI-e slot.
No problems at all after that and all my games run blazingly fast with not too much heat.
Stop having so many doubts and just go for it.
You won't regret it ![/quote]


The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />

You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )
did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?
Or did you need that second one.

Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who
buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?
From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most
new ones and their requirements are much lower.

If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.

If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p
will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.
[quote name='shr@pnel' post='1138310' date='Oct 29 2010, 03:21 AM']No, heat is no issue at all. I was running a tad hot when I was running them only with a CorsairTX 850 W. No issues at all since upgrading to the CorsairHX 1000 W, which you already have. Your case also appears to be pretty decent. I also had some space problems, especially since the Zotac card is quite large because of the attached Zalman fan. I solved the problem by installing the Zotac Card in PCI-e 1 slot and the Leadtek card in the 3rd PCI-e slot.

No problems at all after that and all my games run blazingly fast with not too much heat.

Stop having so many doubts and just go for it.

You won't regret it !





The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />



You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )

did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?

Or did you need that second one.



Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who

buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?

From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most

new ones and their requirements are much lower.



If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.



If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p

will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.

#16
Posted 10/28/2010 09:24 PM   
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 28 2010, 10:24 PM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />

You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )
did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?
Or did you need that second one.

Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who
buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?
From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most
new ones and their requirements are much lower.

If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.

If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p
will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.[/quote]

One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.

Look here [url="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-460-sli-geforce-gtx-480,2694.html"]http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html[/url]
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 28 2010, 10:24 PM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />



You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )

did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?

Or did you need that second one.



Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who

buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?

From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most

new ones and their requirements are much lower.



If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.



If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p

will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.



One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.



Look here http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html

#17
Posted 10/28/2010 09:54 PM   
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 28 2010, 10:24 PM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />

You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )
did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?
Or did you need that second one.

Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who
buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?
From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most
new ones and their requirements are much lower.

If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.

If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p
will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.[/quote]

One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.

Look here [url="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-460-sli-geforce-gtx-480,2694.html"]http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html[/url]
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 28 2010, 10:24 PM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />



You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )

did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?

Or did you need that second one.



Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who

buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?

From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most

new ones and their requirements are much lower.



If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.



If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p

will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.



One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.



Look here http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html

#18
Posted 10/28/2010 09:54 PM   
[quote name='Tommygunn777' post='1138461' date='Oct 29 2010, 07:54 AM']One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.

Look here [url="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-460-sli-geforce-gtx-480,2694.html"]http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html[/url][/quote]


Yeah, k i'm going to get two 460s and just spend like $400 on them rather then 1k on two 480s /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />

There can't be that much of a performance increase using 480s over 460s.
Well hopefully not a noticeable increase.

If any one else is going to suggest i get 480s i'm going to slap you, i'm not changing my mind any more. :wacko:
[quote name='Tommygunn777' post='1138461' date='Oct 29 2010, 07:54 AM']One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.



Look here http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html





Yeah, k i'm going to get two 460s and just spend like $400 on them rather then 1k on two 480s /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />



There can't be that much of a performance increase using 480s over 460s.

Well hopefully not a noticeable increase.



If any one else is going to suggest i get 480s i'm going to slap you, i'm not changing my mind any more. :wacko:

#19
Posted 10/28/2010 10:38 PM   
[quote name='Tommygunn777' post='1138461' date='Oct 29 2010, 07:54 AM']One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.

Look here [url="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-460-sli-geforce-gtx-480,2694.html"]http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html[/url][/quote]


Yeah, k i'm going to get two 460s and just spend like $400 on them rather then 1k on two 480s /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />

There can't be that much of a performance increase using 480s over 460s.
Well hopefully not a noticeable increase.

If any one else is going to suggest i get 480s i'm going to slap you, i'm not changing my mind any more. :wacko:
[quote name='Tommygunn777' post='1138461' date='Oct 29 2010, 07:54 AM']One 460 will run any game in 3d @ 720p let alone two!!. If it were me? i'd get the 460's then wait for the 580's which will be out in the new year. Two 460's is on average 20% faster than one 480. Make sure you get the 1gb versions too.



Look here http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforc...x-480,2694.html





Yeah, k i'm going to get two 460s and just spend like $400 on them rather then 1k on two 480s /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />



There can't be that much of a performance increase using 480s over 460s.

Well hopefully not a noticeable increase.



If any one else is going to suggest i get 480s i'm going to slap you, i'm not changing my mind any more. :wacko:

#20
Posted 10/28/2010 10:38 PM   
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 29 2010, 02:54 AM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />

You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )
did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?
Or did you need that second one.

Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who
buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?
From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most
new ones and their requirements are much lower.

If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.

If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p
will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.[/quote]
Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.
No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.
I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.
At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.
But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .
So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!
I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 29 2010, 02:54 AM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />



You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )

did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?

Or did you need that second one.



Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who

buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?

From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most

new ones and their requirements are much lower.



If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.



If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p

will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.

Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.

No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.

I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.

At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.

But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .

So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!

I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.

Processor- Intel Core I7 920

Mobo- MSI- X58 Pro-E

RAM- 6 GB G. Skill DDR3 RAM

VGA -2xSLI (Zotac AMP GTX 480 and Leadtek GTX 480)

Monitor- Samsung 2233RZ 120 Hz LCD

3D Vision Kit

Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Headphones

PSU- Corsair HX1000 W

Case- Coolermaster HAF 922

Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

3DMark Vantage Score- 31661

Club SLI Member- SLI-34225 shrapnel

#21
Posted 10/29/2010 06:04 AM   
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 29 2010, 02:54 AM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />

You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )
did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?
Or did you need that second one.

Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who
buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?
From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most
new ones and their requirements are much lower.

If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.

If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p
will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.[/quote]
Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.
No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.
I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.
At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.
But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .
So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!
I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.
[quote name='spaceducky' post='1138442' date='Oct 29 2010, 02:54 AM']The 3d pcie slot is only x8 not x16 though isn't it? Will that matter, thought it would /blarg.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':/' />



You said you got one 480 then another later on ( well i assumed that )

did most games run fine with just one, not super new ones but like most?

Or did you need that second one.



Might just get two 460s and if they don't work out, i'll sell to them my friend who

buys any thing. I mean some games must run ok with just them two cards?

From what I've been reading some of the older games look better then most

new ones and their requirements are much lower.



If you can, don't talk me out of buying two 460s or i will go insane.



If any one can assure me that two 460s with a projector that will be on 720p

will run most games fine i'll greatly appreciate it.

Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.

No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.

I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.

At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.

But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .

So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!

I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.

Processor- Intel Core I7 920

Mobo- MSI- X58 Pro-E

RAM- 6 GB G. Skill DDR3 RAM

VGA -2xSLI (Zotac AMP GTX 480 and Leadtek GTX 480)

Monitor- Samsung 2233RZ 120 Hz LCD

3D Vision Kit

Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Headphones

PSU- Corsair HX1000 W

Case- Coolermaster HAF 922

Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

3DMark Vantage Score- 31661

Club SLI Member- SLI-34225 shrapnel

#22
Posted 10/29/2010 06:04 AM   
[quote name='shr@pnel' post='1138664' date='Oct 29 2010, 04:04 PM']Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.
No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.
I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.
At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.
But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .
So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!
I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.[/quote]

Hows your face? /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' />

Fine i'll get one 480 now then and just play around with it
and if i see the need i'll whack another one in.

Its just so hard to believe what people say when one says it will be
fine and another person says it won't be >.< I guess i can't go wrong
with the better setup though.


If anyone else suggests any thing that conflicts with my current choice to go with two 480s you will not live to tell the tale
-------------------------------------------------------------Closed(well i'm not taking any more suggestions)-------------------------
[quote name='shr@pnel' post='1138664' date='Oct 29 2010, 04:04 PM']Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.

No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.

I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.

At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.

But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .

So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!

I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.



Hows your face? /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' />



Fine i'll get one 480 now then and just play around with it

and if i see the need i'll whack another one in.



Its just so hard to believe what people say when one says it will be

fine and another person says it won't be >.< I guess i can't go wrong

with the better setup though.





If anyone else suggests any thing that conflicts with my current choice to go with two 480s you will not live to tell the tale

-------------------------------------------------------------Closed(well i'm not taking any more suggestions)-------------------------

#23
Posted 10/29/2010 06:23 AM   
[quote name='shr@pnel' post='1138664' date='Oct 29 2010, 04:04 PM']Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.
No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.
I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.
At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.
But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .
So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!
I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.[/quote]

Hows your face? /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' />

Fine i'll get one 480 now then and just play around with it
and if i see the need i'll whack another one in.

Its just so hard to believe what people say when one says it will be
fine and another person says it won't be >.< I guess i can't go wrong
with the better setup though.


If anyone else suggests any thing that conflicts with my current choice to go with two 480s you will not live to tell the tale
-------------------------------------------------------------Closed(well i'm not taking any more suggestions)-------------------------
[quote name='shr@pnel' post='1138664' date='Oct 29 2010, 04:04 PM']Yeah, most games ran fine on 1, with the occasional fps drop in graphic-intensive areas, which was irritatingly happening more and more frequently as newer games came out. Then, 3D Vision finally decided me into going SLI with GTX 480.

No, it doesn't matter in real-world gaming if the 3rd Slot is running at x8.

I tested it out and there was no difference in Benchmark tests and games in general.

At the risk of getting slapped :rolleyes: I can tell you that it's a bad decision to go for SLI 460s. Even if the 580 GTX comes out by December,which I sincerely doubt, given nVidia's past track record, it will be slower than my present SLI 480 GTX /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' /> . I can safely tell you that I'm not going to upgrade my System for the next 2 years at least.

But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600 /woot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> .

So, what will it be ? $ 400 now and $ 1000+ within a year OR $ 1000 now and relax and enjoy just gaming for the next 2 years !!??!

I'm sorry if you're going insane, but in my honest opinion, SLI 460 GTXes is the WRONG decision, whichever way you look at it, gaming-wise and economy-wise.



Hows your face? /stud.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stud:' />



Fine i'll get one 480 now then and just play around with it

and if i see the need i'll whack another one in.



Its just so hard to believe what people say when one says it will be

fine and another person says it won't be >.< I guess i can't go wrong

with the better setup though.





If anyone else suggests any thing that conflicts with my current choice to go with two 480s you will not live to tell the tale

-------------------------------------------------------------Closed(well i'm not taking any more suggestions)-------------------------

#24
Posted 10/29/2010 06:23 AM   
I had a 470. Then I upgraded to the 460's in SLI. I saw a big improvement in 3D. We have the same MB too. Going the dual 460 route is cheaper and cooler too.
I had a 470. Then I upgraded to the 460's in SLI. I saw a big improvement in 3D. We have the same MB too. Going the dual 460 route is cheaper and cooler too.

GTX 980's in SLI (Evga ACX-SC)
i7-6700
16G Corsair RAM
MSI-Z170A M7
Win 10 x64

#25
Posted 10/29/2010 08:32 AM   
I had a 470. Then I upgraded to the 460's in SLI. I saw a big improvement in 3D. We have the same MB too. Going the dual 460 route is cheaper and cooler too.
I had a 470. Then I upgraded to the 460's in SLI. I saw a big improvement in 3D. We have the same MB too. Going the dual 460 route is cheaper and cooler too.

GTX 980's in SLI (Evga ACX-SC)
i7-6700
16G Corsair RAM
MSI-Z170A M7
Win 10 x64

#26
Posted 10/29/2010 08:32 AM   
shr@pnel's setup is killer and I agree 3D with SLI 480's is amazing. I suggest shr@pnel's Zotec with the Zalman cooler or one with an Accelero Xtreme Plus. These 3-slot coolers keep 480's cool and quiet!
shr@pnel's setup is killer and I agree 3D with SLI 480's is amazing. I suggest shr@pnel's Zotec with the Zalman cooler or one with an Accelero Xtreme Plus. These 3-slot coolers keep 480's cool and quiet!

Rig: i7 950 @ 4.0 w/H70 | Gigabyte X58A-UD3R | Corsair HX850 | 6G Kingston HyperX 7-7-7-21 | OCZ Vertex 2 60G + Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB | Creative X-Fi Titanium |

Cooler Master ATCS 840 Black | Sparkle Calibre GTX480's in SLI

Display: Dell Ultrasharp U2711 and Alienware OptX AW2310 w/ 3D Vision shades

Peripherals: Logitech G27, Steelseries 6Gv2 & XAI, Buttkicker Gamer 2, Beyer Dynamic DT880s 600Ω with FiiO E9 Amp

#27
Posted 10/29/2010 08:54 AM   
shr@pnel's setup is killer and I agree 3D with SLI 480's is amazing. I suggest shr@pnel's Zotec with the Zalman cooler or one with an Accelero Xtreme Plus. These 3-slot coolers keep 480's cool and quiet!
shr@pnel's setup is killer and I agree 3D with SLI 480's is amazing. I suggest shr@pnel's Zotec with the Zalman cooler or one with an Accelero Xtreme Plus. These 3-slot coolers keep 480's cool and quiet!

Rig: i7 950 @ 4.0 w/H70 | Gigabyte X58A-UD3R | Corsair HX850 | 6G Kingston HyperX 7-7-7-21 | OCZ Vertex 2 60G + Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB | Creative X-Fi Titanium |

Cooler Master ATCS 840 Black | Sparkle Calibre GTX480's in SLI

Display: Dell Ultrasharp U2711 and Alienware OptX AW2310 w/ 3D Vision shades

Peripherals: Logitech G27, Steelseries 6Gv2 & XAI, Buttkicker Gamer 2, Beyer Dynamic DT880s 600Ω with FiiO E9 Amp

#28
Posted 10/29/2010 08:54 AM   
@ Shr@pnel:

Whilst i do agree with most of what you said, this part is complete rubbish "But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600"

You have no idea what you are talking about if you think 2 460's will not cut it within a year or so. He is gaming at 720p, but even if it were 1080p i would personally guarantee he'll play all games maxed out in 3d for the next 2 years at least.

Also am i right in thinking that you claim that your GPU's stayed cooler because you upgraded the wattage of a psu? Again, absolute nonsense.
@ Shr@pnel:



Whilst i do agree with most of what you said, this part is complete rubbish "But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600"



You have no idea what you are talking about if you think 2 460's will not cut it within a year or so. He is gaming at 720p, but even if it were 1080p i would personally guarantee he'll play all games maxed out in 3d for the next 2 years at least.



Also am i right in thinking that you claim that your GPU's stayed cooler because you upgraded the wattage of a psu? Again, absolute nonsense.

#29
Posted 10/29/2010 04:01 PM   
@ Shr@pnel:

Whilst i do agree with most of what you said, this part is complete rubbish "But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600"

You have no idea what you are talking about if you think 2 460's will not cut it within a year or so. He is gaming at 720p, but even if it were 1080p i would personally guarantee he'll play all games maxed out in 3d for the next 2 years at least.

Also am i right in thinking that you claim that your GPU's stayed cooler because you upgraded the wattage of a psu? Again, absolute nonsense.
@ Shr@pnel:



Whilst i do agree with most of what you said, this part is complete rubbish "But, you my friend, will have to upgrade within a year as SLI GTX 460 simply will not cut it, unless you like playing at resolutions of 800x600"



You have no idea what you are talking about if you think 2 460's will not cut it within a year or so. He is gaming at 720p, but even if it were 1080p i would personally guarantee he'll play all games maxed out in 3d for the next 2 years at least.



Also am i right in thinking that you claim that your GPU's stayed cooler because you upgraded the wattage of a psu? Again, absolute nonsense.

#30
Posted 10/29/2010 04:01 PM   
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