GTX 560 TI vs GTX 570

[MrInferno]

Hello there guys, I was wanting to know which card I should go with. Before I mention my setup I will go ahead and say that I am not buying these cards. One of my friends has these lying around and he told me I could choose one. I was wanting to know if the performance of the 570 is any better over the 560. Will my PSU even handle the 570 because I've read in a couple of places that the 570 uses much more power than the 560. Which card would be the wiser choice for my situation? (I'm not sure if the higher power draw of the 570 is worth it over the 560)

PC Specs:
Asus B85M E Motherboard
i5 4570 3.2Ghz
8GB DDR3 Ram
Radeon HD 5570 (My current graphics)
320GB HDD + 250 HDD (One is used for storage)
Dvd Drive and Front Bay Card Reader
Seasonic M12II 520W EVO (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093)

Graphic cards in question (Exact models to the ones my friend has)
GTX 560 TI (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500391&cm_re=zotac_gtx_560_ti-_-14-500-391-_-Product)
GTX 570 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130740&cm_re=gtx_570_evga-_-14-130-740-_-Product)

 

[MrInferno]

I forgot to include that my monitor resolution is 1440x900.

 

[Archaic59]

You can use either card. The difference is only a couple amps, no big deal. Get the 570 as it's a step up in performance over the 560 by a little. Your Seasonic power supply is fine for the job.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=GeForce+GTX+560+Ti
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=GeForce+GTX+570

The Gtx 570 GPU will have more hardware lanes enabled, 320 bit DDR5... that's a 219 watt GPU 18.25 amps @12vdc from the PS.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_500_series

 

[utroz]

570 all day.. Your psu has enough power.. Granted they are a little dated now but in older games you will have a great time.

 

[MrInferno]

I agree it is dated but look at my current card, anything is better than that. Either way, I am getting it for free so who can complain under these circumstances haha.

 

[utroz]

I agree it is dated but look at my current card, anything is better than that. Either way, I am getting it for free so who can complain under these circumstances haha.

Yes the 570 will be a nice upgrade compared to your current card. Maybe consider saving up for a new card at some point that can keep up with your fairly higher end CPU.

 

[MrInferno]

I agree it is dated but look at my current card, anything is better than that. Either way, I am getting it for free so who can complain under these circumstances haha.

Yes the 570 will be a nice upgrade compared to your current card. Maybe consider saving up for a new card at some point that can keep up with your fairly higher end CPU.

Indeed I will. For now I will enjoy the big difference in not only performance, but also the eye candy. If there is one thing I have never (and I mean NEVER) been able to use in games is shadows. Maybe now I will be able to use those lovely shadows in games.