Quote Originally Posted by Jodiuh View Post
I've not ran an SE, but a 460 1GB @ 850Mhz is "just" enough to get me by in BC2 on a 4Ghz 760 w/ minimum framerates of 60 and an avg of 90. That's @ 1680, 4x MSAA, High details, HBAO off, Nvidia optimizations off in a jam packed server on the map Cold War.

A 470 clocked to the same provides me w/ quite a bit more performance and allows me to use HBAO. So IMO, a 560 vanilla will be the bare minimum to enjoy that game @ that res for the discerning user.


Probably because I live in Phoenix and have a pair of Fry's around, but it has definitely reached widespread availability for me. I routinely get SD alerts for etailers w/ SE models in stock including Newegg, Amazon, and Tigerdirect.

However, they're ALWAYS more expensive than the 768's and rarely less than the 1 GB's as far as "deals" go. The EVGA's also come in a very sad little box.

I want to hide them everytime I see them in the store...almost like I'm ashamed to be seen next to them.

EDIT: In regard to that little Silverstone case...and especially the FT03...DO WANT!! I'm no he man and carrying this 800 lb Stacker to LAN's isn't the most exciting thing in the world to do.
the GTX 560 is going to destroy the GTX 470 and will be a large upgrade over your 460 as well. there is allot to be said for that extra shader block. also BC2 is one of the most intense games on the market so considering a your sub $200 card handles it so far thats pretty dang good. I don't think the SE is a bad card, it's just not priced correctly, price under $150 and it would rock.

as to your case. you won't be getting any sympathy from me. you try lugging this 700D, then you can complain