Which Graphic Card is Better??

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hello I'm having a hard time trying to figure out which graphic card is better outta these 3 graphic card here links

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130759

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130685

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130660

Bout to Purchase a Graphic card but wanna get a really good one that will Play all games on Ultra Settings like Bf3 & Mw3 & New games like Prototype 2 & Grand theft auto 6 & future games can anyone help me figure out which is good I have never Ran a Sli before so need info on that if I do get one of these & another one wit Sli will the Cuda Cores jump up alot or w/e??


 
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Here I go again, doing three separate posts when I could have just done one with multiple quotes, oh well.

Plus the two 480's in there will be really not so nice with heat. I would back off any OC you do if you SLI a 480.

Another thing: when and if you buy a new motherboard to SLI, make sure that it says its compatible. Otherwise, even if you have 50 PCIe x16 slots you will not be able to SLI two of em.
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The GTX480 is the fastest card on your list. However, it's also the most power hungry and hottest of the three.

The two GTX560's you've linked are identical except for their coolers. One may have an overclock but I didn't go as far to check them.

Personally, if I were to buy a card today with a budget of $150-$200, I would save up a little extra and get a GTX570. They're at a very reasonable price nowadays and they still perform quite well.

However, if that's not an option, I would opt to get the GTX480 you've linked as it will perform just fine for today's games. But just keep in mind that it's two generations old.
 
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oh ya what you mean by most power hungry on the Gtx480 you mean it takes a big power supply to handle it lol? & it seems pretty nice Gpu :))

& my Price Range Im looking at something between 200 or less or maybe More I also gotta get me a New Power supply if I purchase New Graphic card

But Trying to find out which of all graphic card that is good besides the Gtx 570 & up lol I know those cards will handle Big Games but aint got the $$$ right now for it...

I maybe Run Sli in future
 
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The 480 blows the 560Ti :lol:. True its big, hot, and hungry but if you have good circulation (Meaning at least an exhaust fan) and a 600 watt PSU, it will run great. Undervolts too if I remember correctly. It will also BF3 at max with all of the goodies installed easily.
 
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The 480 trades blows the 570 and is 80$ cheaper. Why wouldn't you get the 480? Power and heat are usually a nonissue unless you have a terrible PSU and/or a very small case with no fans.
 
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I never recommend a SLI system if you have the money upfront. It is much better to spend the money to get a great single card than two good cards. Saves you a migrane several times over :).

If you were thinking of SLI'ing later in the future and have the mobo for it then I would get the 560Ti or the 570 even though it costs a lot more. SLI'ing the 480 is not recommended unless you are watercooling them or have some serious airflow.

(Edit) Sorry about the separate posts... Just thought about putting them into one.
 
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If the Gtx 480 Blows the Gtx 570 do you think I should get that instead lol?? How big of a Power supply would I have to get I need to purchase one when getting a new Graphic card & will This Graphic card Gtx 480 Fit in my Case here Link http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0351733
 
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Will it Run Future games like the New Grand Theft Auto 6 & Prototype 2 & Ghost Recon New Game & Games coming out Soon?? Im now trying to get into playing these new games that just coming out & stuff & need a good graphic card that will play on ultra settings is gtx 480 will do the job?
 
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Yes it will, will be similar to the GTX 660 performance when it comes out. If you want to max out future games, you will need to look a little higher on the totem pole, ie the GTX 670. I would go with a least a 600-650 watter, and I stick with Corsair PSU's.
 
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As others have stated on this thread, the GTX480 is two generations old. Even if it performs very well, I don't feel comfortable getting something that's as old as it is...thus a GTX570 gets my vote.
 
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Will these Graphic card be able to play the future games?? I have never owned those brands before only Evga & XFX
 
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Ok everyone is confusing me saying get hd 7850/ 7870/ or Gtx 670 or Gtx 480 lol My Price range is some where between 200 or lil more also gotta purchase Psu... which is the best performance instead of Gtx 570 & up?? any of these cards

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150608
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121480
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127615

which Gtx 570 to get??????????
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130621
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130593
 
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The moderators must have gotten to my post because I was dictating to my friend while I was working on a clients computer. He decided to take some liberties. :/ Sorry about that...

Anyways I am still with the 480, who cares if its two generations old: it still performs like a 580 when overclocked which is 300$ more. It will also trade blows with the GTX 660 when it comes out. Its the smart budget choice. I'm confused on why you would throw away 80-100$ because you don't want something older in your system...
 
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So if the Gtx 480 blows the Gtx 570 & 580 & 660 when it comes out whats the point why do I have to get the 570 for?? lol & will it fit my Case I listed above?? If the Gtx 480 is that good like those 570 & up you think I should get it?? I have been waiting for 2 days now & bout to purchase graphic card but not sure on what to get & those games I listed above can I set game on High Or Ultra settings???
 
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Can you list your system specs? Both cards are roughly 10 inches long. See if your case is wide enough to fit it.

If you wanted to play at the top settings you need a card with a lot of raw power. The GTX 480 was the top of the line card 2 generations back just like the GTX 580 and GTX 680.

But, if you are thinking about a GTX 570 it is a good card as well slightly above the GTX 480. Just depends on the price.

The final questions at what is your budget?
 
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FX 4100 Black Edition 3.6GHz Quad-Core,,, Gigabyte Ga-78lmt-s2p Amd 760G AM3+ mb,,, Rip Jaws Gaming Ram 4gb DDR3 1333,,, 500gb hard drive,,,, Corsair H70 Heatsink,,,, Case here Link http://www.microcenter.com/single_ [...] id=0351733

my Budget is Around $250 or 20 bucks more!!! Need a good Graphic card for Games Now like Max Payne 3, Prototype 2,,, Grand theft auto New one coming soon,,,, & other games out now & future games.... I want something that is really good & cant put settings on High or Ultra
 
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You don't. Its peoples different opinions. I say go for the 480 because it destroys the 560Ti and is very close to the 570 at stock. OC the thing and you have GTX 580 performance. It does this while being 80-100$ cheaper than the 570, cheaper than the 560Ti, and cheaper than what the 660 will be. It's a no brainer in my opinion. :)

All Corsair PSUs are great. I'll link some good ones for you when I get home in about an hour. Can you let me know what your budget is for the PSU with the 480 or if you want the 570 (which I don't recommend) your budget for that.
 
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Idk bout those other brands but I have bought EVga & Xfx Video cards before my friend told me other ones suck lol but not sure everyone saying different things bout other graphic card lol............ & that power supply I was just watching video of the new psu they look nice but my Budget is some where 300 dallors less... I dont know if I do purchase the Gtx 480 idk if it will perform right the way I like it when playing all these games & watching Blue Ray Movies
 
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