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Old 04-27-2010, 05:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Which is better GTX 480 or 285 SLI ?
I currently have an evga gtx 285 1GB video card. I'm planning to upgrade to either 2x285(sli) or sell my 285 and get a brand new gtx 480. Which one do you think would be better (considering both performance and price).
 
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Which is better GTX 480 or 285 SLI ?
I would recommend selling your 285 for a reasonable re-sale amount from the enthusiasts out there, and get a 480 as its a single chip technology. You have to consider future-proofing. However, 480 runs so hot so you better get a aftermarket cooler too.
Hope it helps.
 
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:36 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Which is better GTX 480 or 285 SLI ?
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I currently have an evga gtx 285 1GB video card. I'm planning to upgrade to either 2x285(sli) or sell my 285 and get a brand new gtx 480. Which one do you think would be better (considering both performance and price).
What PSU have u got ?
 
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:40 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: Which is better GTX 480 or 285 SLI ?
Oh I forgot to mention.. its Corsair VX550 Watts PSU.
 
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Old 04-28-2010, 03:49 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Which is better GTX 480 or 285 SLI ?
I would personally recommend getting the single card solution ie a 480 which supports dx11, if that's what 'strykermod' meant about future-proofing.But either if you go for sli or a 480 ,first get yourself a decent PSU which is atleast 750W. However, a 285 SLI configuration beats the single GTX 480 at high resolution (say 1920x1200 or 2560x1600). If your budget allows, aim for a Watercooled Gtx 480.
 
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Old 04-28-2010, 04:18 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Which is better GTX 480 or 285 SLI ?
Thank you for the suggestions. I might probably sell my 285 and buy 480. Which psu would you think is better and why - Corsair or CoolerMaster ? Don't you think corsair is bit overpriced ?
 
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Old 04-28-2010, 04:22 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Thank you for the suggestions. I might probably sell my 285 and buy 480. Which psu would you think is better and why - Corsair or CoolerMaster ? Don't you think corsair is bit overpriced ?
Please post the question under the PSU section here : Register to see links

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Old 05-13-2010, 04:30 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Which is better GTX 480 or 285 SLI ?
Hey something I learned today.

Thanks All
 
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