New card help?

[Otis11]

Hey guys,

I was looking at getting a new GPU, hoping to match 2 GTX 260s in PPD for about $180. Anyone got any ideas?

Is that even possible currently or is it better to stick with the 260s? The reason I ask is because I still currently have the 260s, but the friend that I lent them to for the summer (which is why they aren't crunching) wants to buy them at $90 each.

Any ideas?

Thanks for the help guys.

[stoneageman]

A 570 would equal those two 260's. They look to be about $322 new. However, the saving in electricity would pay back the extra $142 in about 9 months, assuming 24/7 crunching & $0.12 kw/h.

[INFRNL]

so your saying a 570 will produce 120-140k ppd? I do not think there is any card that can replace 2x gtx 260. My 260 produces 60-70k rac

[stoneageman]

I'm currently running 2x275's which together are averaging 222k ppd. A single 570 could get that. All cards being over clocked of course and running only long wu's

[Otis11]

A 570 would equal those two 260's. They look to be about $322 new. However, the saving in electricity would pay back the extra $142 in about 9 months, assuming 24/7 crunching & $0.12 kw/h.

Well, this computer is going to my gf's, and she doesn't pay electricity as long as it's under $180 a month for her and her 3 roommates... So I don't think I can factor in electricity to this... is that really the best I can do?

So it's best to stick with the 260s?

[stoneageman]

So it's best to stick with the 260s?

In your case

[lkiller123]

Hey guys, sorry to change the topic. Does the 65nm GTX260 work?

[Otis11]

I don't know of anyone else who has one... so you'll have to try it out.

[INFRNL]

I'm currently running 2x275's which together are averaging 222k ppd. A single 570 could get that. All cards being over clocked of course and running only long wu's

makes me wish i kept mine. how are you getting such high ppd?

[Otis11]

Unlike me.... I'm sitting here just wanting to upgrade, but can't justify it. Hopefully with the 6xx.

(if anyone has justification I can use... please speak up. )