Gtx 460 sli

ChrisKomp · Jul 13, 2012, 09:37 PM

So I currently have an EVGA GTX 460 card and a 550W PSU. I'm upgrading my mobo/RAM/processor from an AM2+ Phenom II x4 940 to an i5 2500k, planning to go SLI soon after. I'm running 3 23" 1920x1080 monitors, 1 through the mobo and 2 through the GPU.

The new mobo is certified for SLI and what-not, but my question is this:

This is my GPU: Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, L... [...] 6814130571

They are out of stock, and I can't find the exact one anywhere else. Now, I know SLI is pretty picky, and I wanted to get an identical GPU because of this. Since that isn't an option, what would be my best bet? I see 2 EVGA GTXs on TigerDirect that, while not identical, are pretty similar to the one I currently have:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...768&CatId=3669

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...457&CatId=3669

Would either of these work in SLI, or are the differences too great and I'll end up being boned trying to SLI with this card?

Crap Daddy · Jul 13, 2012, 10:15 PM

Can't see any of the links. But I wouldn't run 2 460s on a 550W supply.

ChrisKomp · Jul 13, 2012, 10:18 PM

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'm upgrading the PSU to a 900W Silver certified one along with everything else, since I plan on going SLI one way or another.

Here's the link for the original:

EVGA 01G-P3-1372-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superc...

The other two links are working fine for me, not sure what the problem is with them.

Hayder_Master · Jul 13, 2012, 10:19 PM

for 1080P i would to say pick the 2G version on SLI, i was have 2 of zotac 2Gb in SLI it was perfect SLI i ever have.

ChrisKomp · Jul 13, 2012, 10:25 PM

I've never had any experience with SLI, so forgive me for my ignorance. So what you're saying is that I could buy a 2GB version and have that as the main card, then do the 1GB that I have now in SLI?

If that's not the case, and I can't really find another 460 to match this one with, I'd rather just upgrade to a card I will be able to go SLI without struggling to find a second one within the next year or so.

Crap Daddy · Jul 13, 2012, 10:44 PM

No point in getting a second 460 with 2GB when your card is 1GB. Anyway you will have only 1GB VRAM available. Somehow I can't see the links but any brand will do but you have to be sure it's the 1GB version with 336 Cuda Cores.

ChrisKomp · Jul 14, 2012, 12:21 AM

So as long as it's same memory, same number of cores, I'm golden? If so, I found the regular edition (not superclocked) by EVGA, same number of CUDA cores.

INSTG8R · Jul 14, 2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisKomp

So as long as it's same memory, same number of cores, I'm golden? If so, I found the regular edition (not superclocked) by EVGA, same number of CUDA cores.

That should work fine. When you SLI them it would "match" the clocks using the lowest one.

INSTG8R · Jul 14, 2012, 01:42 AM

While I hate double posting but you might want to check out this for sale thread

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=169015

Elmo · Jul 14, 2012, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisKomp

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'm upgrading the PSU to a 900W Silver certified one along with everything else, since I plan on going SLI one way or another.

Here's the link for the original:

EVGA 01G-P3-1372-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superc...

The other two links are working fine for me, not sure what the problem is with them.

I have the same GPU , i actually want to sell it but.. location

DarkOCean · Jul 14, 2012, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisKomp

So as long as it's same memory, same number of cores, I'm golden? If so, I found the regular edition (not superclocked) by EVGA, same number of CUDA cores.

there are are some 460's with 336 cores 1gb but 192 bit based on gf114 beware of those .

Hayder_Master · Jul 14, 2012, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crap Daddy

No point in getting a second 460 with 2GB when your card is 1GB. Anyway you will have only 1GB VRAM available. Somehow I can't see the links but any brand will do but you have to be sure it's the 1GB version with 336 Cuda Cores.

right i meant if he have 2G version cuz link didn't show any details.

ChrisKomp · Jul 14, 2012, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayder_Master

right i meant if he have 2G version cuz link didn't show any details.

Actually it does say 1 GB in the title of the item and in the details under "Memory."

ChrisKomp · Jul 28, 2012, 12:42 AM

Well, from recent news, it looks like the 660 isn't going to be an option, I might just stick with the GTX 460 for a while longer. Thanks for the help, all.

thebluebumblebee · Jul 28, 2012, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayder_Master

for 1080P i would to say pick the 2G version on SLI, i was have 2 of zotac 2Gb in SLI it was perfect SLI i ever have.

My son's system has 2 GTX 460 1GB's and it does 1080P just fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSTG8R

While I hate double posting but you might want to check out this for sale thread

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=169015

What's wrong with the superclocked card at that link? Just different coolers.

EVGA 01G-P3-1372-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked - 1GB yours
EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB - The one for sale

ChrisKomp · Jul 28, 2012, 02:31 AM

Nothing is wrong with the one in the link provided, I just figured that instead of dropping $250 to go with SLI, I'll wait, save up some more, and do a better upgrade a little later. I just decided to not go with the 660 because of the new info coming out that it's gonna be upwards of $350 (we'll see if this is true) and very similar to the 670.

Jul 13, 2012, 09:37 PM	#1
ChrisKomp Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 (0.04/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gtx 460 sli So I currently have an EVGA GTX 460 card and a 550W PSU. I'm upgrading my mobo/RAM/processor from an AM2+ Phenom II x4 940 to an i5 2500k, planning to go SLI soon after. I'm running 3 23" 1920x1080 monitors, 1 through the mobo and 2 through the GPU. The new mobo is certified for SLI and what-not, but my question is this: This is my GPU: Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, L... [...] 6814130571 They are out of stock, and I can't find the exact one anywhere else. Now, I know SLI is pretty picky, and I wanted to get an identical GPU because of this. Since that isn't an option, what would be my best bet? I see 2 EVGA GTXs on TigerDirect that, while not identical, are pretty similar to the one I currently have: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...768&CatId=3669 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...457&CatId=3669 Would either of these work in SLI, or are the differences too great and I'll end up being boned trying to SLI with this card?

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Jul 13, 2012, 10:15 PM	#2
Crap Daddy Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,284 (2.44/day) Thanks: 943 Thanked 963 Times in 671 Posts System Specs	Can't see any of the links. But I wouldn't run 2 460s on a 550W supply.

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ChrisKomp Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 (0.04/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'm upgrading the PSU to a 900W Silver certified one along with everything else, since I plan on going SLI one way or another. Here's the link for the original: EVGA 01G-P3-1372-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superc... The other two links are working fine for me, not sure what the problem is with them.

Jul 13, 2012, 10:25 PM	#5
ChrisKomp Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 (0.04/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've never had any experience with SLI, so forgive me for my ignorance. So what you're saying is that I could buy a 2GB version and have that as the main card, then do the 1GB that I have now in SLI? If that's not the case, and I can't really find another 460 to match this one with, I'd rather just upgrade to a card I will be able to go SLI without struggling to find a second one within the next year or so.

Jul 13, 2012, 10:44 PM	#6
Crap Daddy Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,284 (2.44/day) Thanks: 943 Thanked 963 Times in 671 Posts System Specs	No point in getting a second 460 with 2GB when your card is 1GB. Anyway you will have only 1GB VRAM available. Somehow I can't see the links but any brand will do but you have to be sure it's the 1GB version with 336 Cuda Cores.

Jul 14, 2012, 12:21 AM	#7
ChrisKomp Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 (0.04/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So as long as it's same memory, same number of cores, I'm golden? If so, I found the regular edition (not superclocked) by EVGA, same number of CUDA cores. Last edited by ChrisKomp; Jul 14, 2012 at 12:26 AM.

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Jul 28, 2012, 12:42 AM	#14
ChrisKomp Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 (0.04/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, from recent news, it looks like the 660 isn't going to be an option, I might just stick with the GTX 460 for a while longer. Thanks for the help, all.

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Jul 28, 2012, 02:31 AM	#16
ChrisKomp Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 (0.04/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nothing is wrong with the one in the link provided, I just figured that instead of dropping $250 to go with SLI, I'll wait, save up some more, and do a better upgrade a little later. I just decided to not go with the 660 because of the new info coming out that it's gonna be upwards of $350 (we'll see if this is true) and very similar to the 670.

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