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460 folding upgrade

Discussion in 'bit-tech Folding Team' started by steveneedle, 28 Oct 2013.

  1. steveneedle

    steveneedle Minimodder

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    hi guys
    wondering if you can help
    lookin to upgrade my 460 1gb gpu
    currently folding on it 24/7 an I have it watercooled
    I wanna upgrade it but don't know what to....
    I can either keep my 460 for folding...an using the new gpu for games..
    or have a new gpu for both.....
    thing is money is an issue....
    lookin on marketplace an ebay.....
    how good are quadros for folding?
    what amd gpu would I need to be the same or better than my 460?
    what amd is good at folding?
    thanks for any help
     
  2. johnim40

    johnim40 Minimodder

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    hi

    i get ppd
    460 10-16k 336 cores
    560ti 20-25k 384 cores

    660 45-50k 960 cores
    660ti 60-75k 1344 cores
    760 60-70k 1152 cores

    i have not used amd though
     
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  3. steveneedle

    steveneedle Minimodder

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    mmm ok....so going to the 560 or above would improve ppd quite a bit
     
  4. steveneedle

    steveneedle Minimodder

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    are the 650 gtx any good?
     
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  6. TaRkA DaHl

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    If you can stretch, the 7970 from AMD is pushing 100-120k PPD right now on beta units. Can get for about £220.

    Can't guarantee how long beta units will last though.
     

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