NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 vs NVIDIA GTS 450 – buying a new PC.
October 17th, 2013
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=851773&CatId=4928
and
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7212434&CatId=1886
Well why are they the same price? First one is bundled with
CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme GX6101 Gaming PC – Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz, 8GB DDR3, 2TB HDD, DVDRW, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
iBUYPOWER Gamer Supreme 968SLCK Gaming PC – Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, DVDRW, NVIDIA GTS 450, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
is the NVIDIA GTS 450 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 ? Cuz the GTS 450 has only 1TB and the GTX 560 is 2TB. So the cost is even out by the GTS 450???
But then I read that GTX are typically better than GTS. Not sure really… HELP?
If you are looking to get the best you can, so you can max out the latest games etc then you should not be looking at pre built desktops.
You should set your budget and what you need and buy the components you need. you will end up with a more powerful PC of higher quality and better warranty support than you would buying pre builds.
To answer the question about gpu’s then yes the GTX560 is far better than a GTS 450.
jock_juffalo replied: If you are looking to get the best you can, so you can max out the latest games etc then you should not be looking at pre built desktops.
You should set your budget and what you need and buy the components you need. you will end up with a more powerful PC of higher quality and better warranty support than you would buying pre builds.
Problem is I’m not a expert at these things… and it gives me a headache just trying to keep myself up to date with these stuff. All these letters, numbers and such confuses me.
jock_juffalo replied: To answer the question about gpu's then yes the GTX560 is far better than a GTS 450.
Then comparing these two computers, same price, then the bundle of the ‘NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560’ is better then… I mean it has 2TB HD compare to the 1TB…
But I wonder, what evened out the price of these two PC’s? (Im asking the pros )
My goal btw is to be able to play the high end games + I plan/want to edit videos (for recording TV stuff)…
I still suggest no to both PC’s as you will be better building the machine yourself.
Don’t worry about not knowing what’s what atm. that’s what we are here for.
there are several members here other than myself who can configure you a great PC from a store of your choosing.
All you need to do is put the bits together.
That’s not a hard task, parts just plug in, anybody can do it.
Also all parts come with clear simple installation instructions.
If you build one now you will never look back to buying a PC pre made again
jock_juffalo replied: I still suggest no to both PC's as you will be better building the machine yourself.
All that needed to be said.
Where do you live?
If your in US you can get great deals on NewEgg. Check this out for example. Same price as the computers you linked, but much better. 8G 1600 RAM, and a GTX 570.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=24904988
I belive he lives in Canada ^^
The first thing i would buy is an quality Computer Case nd some extra Fans.
An decent PSU, CPU & GPU Coolers is a must.
You can go with an i5 if you don t that much money.
balkanno replied: The first thing i would buy is an quality Computer Case nd some extra Fans.
TBH, those are the 2 most irrelevant parts of a computer and the last thing you should take into account…
balkanno replied: You can go with an i5 if you don t that much money.
$100 bucks savings from i7 to i5. If your going to spend $1,300 on a computer, might as well get the i7, IMO.
SmAsHeDr replied: balkanno replied: The first thing i would buy is an quality Computer Case nd some extra Fans.
TBH, those are the 2 most irrelevant parts of a computer and the last thing you should take into account...
balkanno replied: You can go with an i5 if you don t that much money.
$100 bucks savings from i7 to i5. If your going to spend $1,300 on a computer, might as well get the i7, IMO.
It s not irrelevant when your newest GPU can t fit in the irrelevant Case.
I have an Element T Thermaltake Case, you don t ave clue how big the difference is. I also added 3 extra Fans (2×80 in front nd an 230m on the side pannel) The airflow is blazzing tho it.
The temps, on full load (playing crysis2 for 3 hours) re amazing easy to keep cooler.
Ps. i don t ave to worry to leave my Computer for 4 days up, the Fans are doing a great job.
But if he only wants to surf, yes the Case nd extra Fans are realy irrelevant.
i5/i7 is irrelevant.
couldn’t find a pro so I’ll try
But I wonder, what evened out the price of these two PC's?Home Premium
the word Premium seems to increase the price
and a home buyer is not normally as savvy as a gamer about specs, so maybe they think they can get more
could also be they got better prices on the parts
there is no such thing as a “gaming” or “home” PC, so that description really don’t mean a thing
there are PC’s that are better setup for gaming than others, but basically they’re just more powerful
and that grfx card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560) makes the 1st PC more powerful
SmAsHeDr replied: jock_juffalo replied: I still suggest no to both PC's as you will be better building the machine yourself.
All that needed to be said.
Agreed too.
You should built it your self and by that i mean you should chose the parts. But if what you said its true and you dont have an idea with this staff, the best way is to start a new thread set a budget and ask for some builts.
Or find someone that is experienced and ask him.
P.S. Ask a built with SSD!!
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 all the way, miles better then 450.
Go for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
lol, gtx 560 and gts 450, its like you are comparing pac man game and crysis.
Get the first one.
Thanks to all the replies. I really have no intention of building a PC from scratch. I’m better off building a premade one as off now.
Anyways it seems the first one is the way to go for the $1313 price
..::MultiLinks::.. replied: Thanks to all the replies. I really have no intention of building a PC from scratch. I'm better off building a premade one as off now.
Anyways it seems the first one is the way to go for the $1313 price
I understand you are not experienced in building your own PC and shy away from it. (this is the only reason any rational person buys a pre built system when they know they are paying more for less performance/quality/reliability/warranty)
It can seem a daunting prospect to anybody who has no experience of this.
However, i assure you it is EXTREMELY easy requiring no skill level, and a far better option for you.
Otherwise i would never advice it.
Watch a couple of system building videos on youtube to see exactly how easy building a quality PC is.
If after you have a better understanding of how to build a PC and are more aware of the advantages, and you still feel that you’re better off buying a pre built PC then by all means do so. at least you shall be doing so as a more savvy consumer.
It’s allot of cash at the end of the day so be wise and don’t make a rushed buy you may well regret.
He can order the Parts but let them build it for him.
You can get an decent PC for that money.
buy ur components and build it yourself, you save alot plus u’ll get some experience
it’s really not that hard mate!! watch some recent youtube vid’s and ur good to go!!
also i prefer sapphire HD6950 dirt 3 edition above GTX 560
..So what is your final decision going to be? To buy or not to buy?
calum209 replied: ..So what is your final decision going to be? To buy or not to buy?
Ill buy the first one
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=851773&CatId=4928
Hopefully that will meet my gaming needs for the next 3 years? ( Will it? )
However, my budget can go up to 1700… Im also looking at these two – $1,619.99.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=340693&CatId=1886
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=306251&CatId=1886
Avoid X fire or SLI.
Particularly since the Computer will inevitably come with a sub par PSU that may well destroy the whole machine under load.
If you can find a configuration with say i7 2600k a single GTX 580 in a decent case with good cooling and a good PSU. then go for that.
There is actually not all that much difference in cost between 1TB and 2TB drives these days. Bear in mind, most 2TB drives are 5400/5900 rpm (green), so won’t perform as well as 7200/10,000 rpm for an operating system.
They are ideal for storage though.
*edit – your link is a 7200rpm drive
You would, as other people have suggested, save a considerable amount of money if you built the system yourself.