Unless you're going SLI, the 2GB isn't much use compared to 1 GB.
But the 448 is a failed 570 with more heat and noise than the classic 560 ti, and you may not be able to buy a second one later (limited supply of the failed chips) so SLI is not a good option for it
So I'd say:
- Wait for the new AMD to see if it's better or drives down prices
- Then buy a classic 560 ti (1 GB is fine if you won't SLI) or a real 570, not the failed-570 448.
speaking of.. have there been any stories of people unlocking any disable cores?
These are all GPUs that failed testing, not parts made from an excess supply of good chips. So even if they could be unlocked you probably would not want to.
It is not often during my searches for information I find myself needing to stop, register and comment, but this is god awful. This page is full of AMD fanboys with no clue what they are talking about. First, the 560 ti 448 core is not a fail chip, it like the GTX 570 is a scaled back GF110 (GTX 580, cut back to 570, now cut further down to this) So to sum up the question that blew straight over you AMD tards heads, no it will not be unlockable, as you would have a GTX 580 -_-.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-560-ti-448-core-benchmark,3082.html
^^ that's useful info for those that don't want to fail at life by listening to people that already fail at life by owning AMD junk =).
-Listen to the Claptrap...Nvidia THE WAY IT'S MEANT TO BE PLAYED!-
The article you linked even got NVIDIA to admit there are some GPUs with bad SMs. (Disclaimer, it does say AND to fill a niche in the market, but they admit to both being true)Perhaps Nvidia has a small collection of GF110 GPUs with two bad SMs
I just bought a GTX 560 "non ti" and I think its a great card. Runs faster than my 5850 in BF3 and I like the fact that I can "Alt tab" out of things without having the extensive lag like I noticed on all the AMD cards.
I don't think that is an AMD issue. At least when I had a 4830 set alt-tab just whipped right out of the game to the next window.
2GB is a necessity already with Rage. It will be more so in the future. I think that the GTX560Ti 2GB will be a good card for a long time. However, it may be a good idea to replace the default cooler or at least remove and replace the stock TIM with AS remover and purifier kit and AC MX2 respectively (although you'll still be stuck with stock TIM under the IHS). Also, use and configure eVGA precision or afterburner to make the fan speed go up at a lower temp than it normally does. I adjusted mine to ramp up to 100% at 75C and to 55% at 60C.Unless you're going SLI, the 2GB isn't much use compared to 1 GB.
But the 448 is a failed 570 with more heat and noise than the classic 560 ti, and you may not be able to buy a second one later (limited supply of the failed chips) so SLI is not a good option for it
So I'd say:
- Wait for the new AMD to see if it's better or drives down prices
- Then buy a classic 560 ti (1 GB is fine if you won't SLI) or a real 570, not the failed-570 448.
buy a classic 560 ti (1 GB is fine if you won't SLI) or a real 570, not the failed-570 448.
not true. a lot of 6950 cards unlock to 6970. some produce artifacts at stock 6970 speeds, but at stock 6950 speeds, they're perfectly stable. sometimes you won't even be able to unlock. luck of the draw. i have 2 PNY gtx 465 cards that unlocked to gtx 470s (have 1 that did not unlock successfully) with no artifacting or stability issues. the cores may be disabled because they can't operate at stock speeds, or they may be disabled because they leave no OC headroom and will ONLY work at stock speeds.
A failed chip is a failed chip. They're not down clocked or disabled to make this model. For whatever reason the chips failed testing and were put off to the side in storage and now Nvidia is using them instead of recycling them. So in addition to everything else this is a limited run card.
I could tell, no worries.I was obviously teasing about the 6970, it is a good card no doubt.
IMO, if you're looking at best bang for the buck in $250-300 range the GTX 560Ti 448 or a 6950 is the way to go, not a GTX 560Ti 2GB.
2GB is a necessity already with Rage.