Is the GTX 480 worth it for $60-$65

[Arishok N7]

Going to need a cheap option for a while. I have a hefty PSU so power isn't a problem. Thoughts?

 

[basroil]

You lose DX11_1 and DX12_0+12_1 compatibility of the Maxwell line, but it's fine. Should be about the same performance as a 950 at half the cost. Just remember that electrical bills over a year an a half might make it a much less viable money saver

 

[Arishok N7]

Nvidias website claims DX11 support.

 

[basroil]

Nvidias website claims DX11 support.

DX11_0 only, it wasn't until Maxwell that 11_1 support was added

 

[Arishok N7]

Is the difference big?

 

[basroil]

Is the difference big?

For old games? No. For new ones? Usually not. For future ones? probably

 

[jeffredo]

Its more like a GTX 750 Ti. Maybe a tiny bit faster.

 

[noko]

Nope -waste of money unless you collect cards for the closet.

 

[RobCrezz]

They are ok, but damn they run hot. I would pick up a gtx 660 for similar money if possible.

 

[siviprime]

Same card for slightly lower price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nvidia-GTX-480-/172147900397

Agreeing with the point made above, they do run pretty hot compared to more modern cards. You'll probably achieve 'R9 290X on reference cooler' temps with the 400 series.

 

[Arishok N7]

I ended up getting one for $53. I couldn't pass up the price.

 

[basroil]

I ended up getting one for $53. I couldn't pass up the price.

Not a bad price considering something as good from the new line will cost ~100-150. Just know that your electrical bills will start racking up quickly, so you should replace it before it becomes a net minus (depends on use, but about a year on average)

 

[Arishok N7]

I used to have a 295x2. Nothing beats that in terms of power.