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Need a new GPU for F@H

Discussion in 'bit-tech Folding Team' started by Gothic-Yoshi, 5 Dec 2010.

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  1. Gothic-Yoshi

    Gothic-Yoshi The Matrix has you!!!

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    Heyy i currentley have a 7800GT that cant even fold. Im going to get a new GPU for Christmas, im going to use this mainly for folding but occasionally gaming. But the most gaming i do is a bit of TF2 and alot of SAMP(which doesnt need much to play). I was looking to get the MSI Cyclone GTX 460 768Mb, i aint got a clue what the PPD is could someone please tell me. Either that or a GTS 450, ive read a lot of thing about this saying its crap and awesome. My budget is around 120 quid Please Help :wallbash:
    Thx
     
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  2. GeorgeStorm

    GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder

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    For 120 I'd go 460 methinks
    PPD is 10-12k depending on clock from what I've found
     
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  3. BennieboyUK

    BennieboyUK CPC Folder of the Month Sep 2011

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  4. One_Box

    One_Box Folder of the month April 2012

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    Definitely go for a GTX 460 over a GTS 450 (I have both) especially for the latest WUs.

    The Cyclone cooler is very good, the MSI is a good quality card - go for it. :D
     
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  6. standinwave

    standinwave Folding in memory of my mum

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    I thought someone said graphics cards didn't need so much memory for folding - such as 1GB or 1.5GB? I went for the 768MB http://www.scan.co.uk/products/768mb-evga-gtx-460-sc-3800mhz-gddr5-gpu-763mhz-shader-clock-1526mhz-336cores-2x-dvi-mhdmi which is £33 cheaper, so I got four :naughty:
     
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    That one will be just as good, well better as it's cheaper. I forgot about it to be honest.
     
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  8. standinwave

    standinwave Folding in memory of my mum

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    If the weather in N Yorks has been as bad as just south into West Yorks, you'll have more basic needs to worry about! UR forgiven (hope grammar police aren't watching) :D
     
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  9. jondi_hanluc

    jondi_hanluc Retired Folder

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    I have two 460s 768mbs, stock is 715Mhz, with the help of MSI afterburn I have them both OC'd @850Mhz/2000Mhz memory producing 11.3K ppd each, my 450s at 900Mhz/2000Mhz mem produce 8.9K each.
     
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    UR nicked sonny
     
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  11. standinwave

    standinwave Folding in memory of my mum

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    does msi afterburn ONLY work with MSI cards as my 460s & 465 need a swift kick
     
    standinwave, 6 Dec 2010
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  12. Ph4ZeD

    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    Works with all cards matey.
     
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  13. Gothic-Yoshi

    Gothic-Yoshi The Matrix has you!!!

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    Right decided, im gonna get the MSI GTX 460 Cyclone. I will give u the verdict after Christmas. :) And then u can help me overclock it a bit, ive never oc'ed a GPU Thx alot :D
     
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  14. Ph4ZeD

    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    OCing my 768MB 460 GTX was a doddle mate, did it in 30 mins. Took my PPD from 9.4K to 11.4K :)
     
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    BennieboyUK CPC Folder of the Month Sep 2011

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  16. GeorgeStorm

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  17. Gothic-Yoshi

    Gothic-Yoshi The Matrix has you!!!

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    Yh tht does look awesome, i may consider this one. And also i didnt mention tht my PC is on my windowsill right next to my bed so it would to v-quiet, im more bothered about having no squeal rather than fan noise. Thts y i wanted tht MSI cyclone as it apparently has "military" grade components and 0 squeal.:rock:
     
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  18. Gothic-Yoshi

    Gothic-Yoshi The Matrix has you!!!

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    I was considering to push my budget towards a GTX465 as it gets more PPD. Im not too bothered bout power as im 15 and my parents pay the electric bill(lucky me :) ) i got a good enough PSU its a 750W silverstone strider+. Any good?
     
    Gothic-Yoshi, 7 Dec 2010
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  19. Ph4ZeD

    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    465 GTX is crap mate, don't get it.
     
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  20. GeorgeStorm

    GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder

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    Good for folding (13k+ when overclocked), although not worth the extra really.
     
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