Is 660ti worth over 660 for $74?

blackzr · Dec 1, 2012

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127696

After researching and getting advice from other people in this forum for a video card that I can pay in certain budget, these are cards I picked. I'm not really looking for overkill card. Just a card that can play games like Borderlands 2, Dishonored, Saints Row 3, etc on good settings with good fps.

I am wondering if 660ti is worth for $74 than 660. From what I searched, I read 660ti is better for around 10fps more. I would like to hear more opinions about this. My budget to buy GPU is $200~$300.

Here is my current spec:

Memory: 12GB
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz
PSU: 750W(I'm not sure if I read the correct label when I opened the computer

)
OS: Windows 7 64bit
Hard Drive: 1TB
GPU: GTX 285
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

If you have other video cards you would like to recommend under my budget, I would like to hear it

. Thank you in advance.

prototype18 · Dec 1, 2012

http://www.techspot.com/review/603-best-graphics-cards/page4.html

Well i would say YES !

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Vs

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=75183&vpn=GV-N66TOC-2GD&manufacture=Gigabyte&promoid=1310

djangoringo · Dec 1, 2012

In my opinion not worth it, the 660 gtx that you pointed overclocks really well and has the best cooling .

E.G. : http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_660_Twin_Frozr_III/30.html

You can browse to see the differences are minimal.
Plus i wouldn't recommend the msi power edition see this : http://www.tomshardware.com/news/MSI-GTX-660-670-overvolting-PowerEdition,18013.html

blackzr · Dec 1, 2012

Uh oh, that's something I didn't know.
And so far, I liked MSI GTX 660 currently.

sam_p_lay · Dec 1, 2012

Yeah the GTX660 Ti is not bad, but it's not really worth the extra. On average, across a range of games, resolutions and settings, you're looking at around 10% gain from the Ti. The GTX660 is an excellent choice of card.

cgner · Dec 1, 2012

660ti is worth it. Overclocking depends almost entirely on the cooler attached to the card and is a moot point to make.

blackzr · Dec 2, 2012

So far, I'm leaning to MSI gtx 660. With overvolting gtx 660ti and gtx 670 power edition according to the link posted above.

Any other opinions?

prototype18 · Dec 2, 2012

Well 660ti PE can go way far than other GPU with locked voltage.

ipwn3r456 · Dec 2, 2012

The GTX 660 Ti, I have to say, it's not really that good. Due to the fact of the limited memory bandwidth, 192 bits, when you turn on AA all the way up, you will see huge performance drops. Why not consider the HD 7950? It's around $300, and it's better than the GTX 660 Ti (atleast in my opinion). You get more memory bandwidth, 384 bits, plus 3 GB of memory, enough for multi-monitor gaming, turning on max details on single monitor.

Here's some cheapest HD 7950 on newegg ca:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150590

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006

They are around $310 range, but if you do the rebates, you get $20 - $30 off.

prototype18 · Dec 2, 2012

ipwn3r456 :

http://www.techspot.com/review/603-best-graphics-cards/page4.html

Newest review !

ipwn3r456 · Dec 2, 2012

prototype18 :

Ah, I forgot to mention about the boost drivers for the HD 7950. It's even better.

prototype18 · Dec 2, 2012

ipwn3r456 :

Not boost drivers

Boost Mhz i think it must be smth like 50mhz +

And 660 ti can OC too

http://tpucdn.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7950_X2_Boost/images/perfrel.gif

They are just the same

So i would go with 660 TI Asus/Gigabyte/Msi

blackzr · Dec 2, 2012

I hadn't thought HD 7950 actually

But from what you've said and looking at above link, I'll think about HD 7950.

I like this one: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006

prototype18 · Dec 2, 2012

Well that sapphire is good.

Also that 7950 will beat 660ti in higher res than 1080P.

At 1080P and less they are (~the same)

ipwn3r456 · Dec 2, 2012

Don't forget that you can 3 games for free when you buy the HD 7950. That's make it even better.

Link: http://blogs.amd.com/play/this-holiday-never-settle/

Sumukh_Bhagat · Dec 2, 2012

You can get a 7870, it mostly lies between gtx 660 and gtx 660 ti in games.

MSI 7870
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127662

XFX Ghz Black Edition
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150606

Asus 7870
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121649

blackzr · Dec 2, 2012

lol I noticed it. Although I already have Sleeping Dogs and not really interested into MOHW. But Farcry 3 and Hitman is tempting...

blackzr · Dec 2, 2012

Thank you for the links Sumukh_Bhagat

prototype18 · Dec 2, 2012

Lol

That Hitman its just crazy.Im playing it and its superb.And GPU demanding.

About farcry idk.

So about the 7950.

Asus/Gigabyte/Sapphire/Msi

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=67546&vpn=GV-R795WF3-3GD&manufacture=Gigabyte

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=68756&vpn=HD7950-DC2-3GD5&manufacture=ASUS

Choose 1 and you wont go wrong !

If money is not a problem get the asus one. If it is get the sapphire

Good Luck!

ipwn3r456 · Dec 2, 2012

prototype18 :

Don't forget he lives in Canada... The links that I put earlier should be great on his pricing range.

prototype18 · Dec 2, 2012

ipwn3r456 :

Well even better. Forgot he is in canada ,Srry !

http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=16950BD8458&vpn=HD7950-DC2-3GD5&manfuacture=ASUS

Here is the beast. Grab it !

And go game

ipwn3r456 · Dec 2, 2012

prototype18 :

3 slot card? O_O Hope he have space for it.

blackzr · Dec 2, 2012

Thanks for the link. But comparing the final total with neweggs, directcanada is slightly expensive.

ohyouknow · Dec 2, 2012

Simply put. No I don't feel the 660 TI is justified in its price increase over a 660. Now if you were asking what is the best buy for $300 or less. Then the 7950 is a no brainer. Cheers.

ipwn3r456 · Dec 2, 2012

blackzr :

Don't you like this one you said before?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006

Just get that one. If you can do the rebates if will be even cheaper.

Is 660ti worth over 660 for $74?

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