GTX 465 SLI

hello_goodbye · 1st July 2010, 8:44 PM

Hey guys I was wondering if two GTX465's in SLI would be a good choice?

I want to go SLI but I can't afford 2 GTX470's.

OCAU gimme some insight please.

Thanks in advanced.

EDIT: Would there be any problems setting up SLI?

Danthemanz · 1st July 2010, 11:02 PM

No not a good choice at all.
Just get a 480 and overclock it hard...
Even a 2nd hand 295 or 2 would be a better option in my books...
Can't sway you to ATI? Would be a MUCH better option...

flinchy · 1st July 2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danthemanz

No not a good choice at all.
Just get a 480 and overclock it hard...
Even a 2nd hand 295 or 2 would be a better option in my books...
Can't sway you to ATI? Would be a MUCH better option...

SLI doesn't scale well still? (considering crossfire is not far off 1:1 scaling... (in certain cards))

$3@N · 2nd July 2010, 12:16 AM

Get a GTX 480 and keep your 260+ as dedicated physics.

OR

Get a 5870 and have your 260+ as dedicated CUDA+Physics

Frag · 2nd July 2010, 1:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hello_goodbye

Hey guys I was wondering if two GTX465's in SLI would be a good choice?

I want to go SLI but I can't afford 2 GTX470's.

OCAU gimme some insight please.

Thanks in advanced.

EDIT: Would there be any problems setting up SLI?

SLi scales VERY well on the 4 series. The 465 can in many/most cases be unlocked to the same number of cuda cores as the 470, however it still will have reduced bus/memory size which will be your moot point. But when OC'ed and unloced they perform very well indeed. You can work out your bang for buck from there..

As other have said, single 480 would be a better choice, or 5870

There are a few reviews that compare the 465 and unlocked 465 to these cards (5870/480/470)

Compro to 285
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=123305

SLi review
http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforc...-sli-review/12
http://www.overclock.net/hardware-ne...li-review.html

With OC - its not a bad choice, just look at the price to performance :P

adamsleath · 2nd July 2010, 1:37 AM

hmmpf 480 wont budge below 600$?
500$ would be better

hello_goodbye · 2nd July 2010, 12:11 PM

Right so I won't be getting the GTX465's then.

I would go Ati but I don't know much about them. Had a 4870 and that wasn't the best experience.

I would happily reconsider Ati, is there much screwing around getting PhysX to work with Ati cards and my Nvidia card?

And if I don't get an Ati card my last option will be the GTX470.

Thanks OCAU

EDIT: I sort of think Nvidia has more/better support for games? I'm not sure if that is correct though.

RSDXzec · 2nd July 2010, 3:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hello_goodbye

Right so I won't be getting the GTX465's then.

I would go Ati but I don't know much about them. Had a 4870 and that wasn't the best experience.

I would happily reconsider Ati, is there much screwing around getting PhysX to work with Ati cards and my Nvidia card?

And if I don't get an Ati card my last option will be the GTX470.

Thanks OCAU

EDIT: I sort of think Nvidia has more/better support for games? I'm not sure if that is correct though.

I believe there are drivers nvidia accidentally released that allow an nvidia card to be used for physX.

I would recommend ati for this series, imo they have done better this time round and I have always preferred nvidia, look at my avatar

looking at a 5850/5870 myself with 8800gt physX

Frag · 2nd July 2010, 6:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hello_goodbye

Right so I won't be getting the GTX465's then.

I would go Ati but I don't know much about them. Had a 4870 and that wasn't the best experience.

I would happily reconsider Ati, is there much screwing around getting PhysX to work with Ati cards and my Nvidia card?

And if I don't get an Ati card my last option will be the GTX470.

Thanks OCAU

EDIT: I sort of think Nvidia has more/better support for games? I'm not sure if that is correct though.

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...postcount=2244

Don't let people on here lead you astray.. GTX465 SLi plus easy OC = Awesome performance which will blow away a GTX480 and roughly cost the same

http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/7471...our-cards.html

Another good thread... I am bout to RMA my 5870 so considering Sli 470, 465 or 5870 while I wait for my return so i can xfire.

I would stay ATi but i love my chance to play with things

flu!d · 2nd July 2010, 6:54 PM

Bang for buck, I actually think the 465 in SLi with a bit of an overclock is actually quite impressive....

Good for a cheap NV Surround platform.

Frag · 2nd July 2010, 8:15 PM

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...postcount=2253

Even better here.. and from everything I see these clocks are nothing out of the ordinary with temps well in check!

Hrmmm...

TOX · 2nd July 2010, 8:51 PM

Look ma I'm famous lol

Man gtx 465 sli is killer, as long as you had a board I would recommend it any day of the week

Also compared to gtx 480 and gtx 470 you could run surround gaming on a sli gtx 465 setup.

hello_goodbye · 2nd July 2010, 11:34 PM

Sweet thanks everyone I think I might try the GTX465 in SLI

geek2_21 · 3rd July 2010, 6:58 AM

umm.. does your board support 2 PCI-E 16x???? might not to worth it if you cant get full speed. Better to just get a ATI 5970 and call it a day

Copie · 3rd July 2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by geek2_21

umm.. does your board support 2 PCI-E 16x???? might not to worth it if you cant get full speed. Better to just get a ATI 5970 and call it a day

Even if the second slot is at 8x its going to make minimal difference.

1st July 2010, 8:44 PM	#1
hello_goodbye Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 733	GTX 465 SLI Hey guys I was wondering if two GTX465's in SLI would be a good choice? I want to go SLI but I can't afford 2 GTX470's. OCAU gimme some insight please. Thanks in advanced. EDIT: Would there be any problems setting up SLI? Last edited by hello_goodbye; 1st July 2010 at 9:31 PM.

1st July 2010, 11:02 PM	#2
Danthemanz Old School Admin Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,282	No not a good choice at all. Just get a 480 and overclock it hard... Even a 2nd hand 295 or 2 would be a better option in my books... Can't sway you to ATI? Would be a MUCH better option... __________________ At least 13 years and $20k worth of trades....

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adamsleath Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: brisbane, australia Posts: 5,993	hmmpf 480 wont budge below 600$? 500$ would be better __________________ "Sometimes in my business you have to create value which really isnt there. Some people call it sales. Some people call it...Lieing" Matchstick Men http://www.worldometers.info/

2nd July 2010, 12:11 PM	#7
hello_goodbye Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 733	Right so I won't be getting the GTX465's then. I would go Ati but I don't know much about them. Had a 4870 and that wasn't the best experience. I would happily reconsider Ati, is there much screwing around getting PhysX to work with Ati cards and my Nvidia card? And if I don't get an Ati card my last option will be the GTX470. Thanks OCAU EDIT: I sort of think Nvidia has more/better support for games? I'm not sure if that is correct though. Last edited by hello_goodbye; 2nd July 2010 at 12:16 PM.

2nd July 2010, 6:54 PM	#10
flu!d is a dad at last :D Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mt Martha,Victoria,Oz Posts: 8,582	Bang for buck, I actually think the 465 in SLi with a bit of an overclock is actually quite impressive.... Good for a cheap NV Surround platform. __________________ Show us yer HTPC! 2700k @ 4.8 1.36v, 8GB Corsair Vengeance C8, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z, 2 x EVGA 670FTW @ 1231/3420, Sandisk 128GB Extreme SSD, OCZ 60GB Vertex 2, 5TB WD green storage, 3 x Acer V243HQ in Surround, 1 x Acer AL718 4th accessory display, Windows 7 Ultimate, Corsair H100, Heavily modded Zalman GS1000.

2nd July 2010, 12:16 AM	#4
$3@N (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Forever A Pwn Posts: 6,015	Get a GTX 480 and keep your 260+ as dedicated physics. OR Get a 5870 and have your 260+ as dedicated CUDA+Physics

2nd July 2010, 8:15 PM	#11
Frag Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Posts: 3,530	http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...postcount=2253 Even better here.. and from everything I see these clocks are nothing out of the ordinary with temps well in check! Hrmmm... __________________ “The deadliest bullshit is odorless and transparent”, William Gibson

2nd July 2010, 8:51 PM	#12
TOX Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Xindian City, Taipei Posts: 14,265	Look ma I'm famous lol Man gtx 465 sli is killer, as long as you had a board I would recommend it any day of the week Also compared to gtx 480 and gtx 470 you could run surround gaming on a sli gtx 465 setup.

2nd July 2010, 11:34 PM	#13
hello_goodbye Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 733	Sweet thanks everyone I think I might try the GTX465 in SLI

3rd July 2010, 6:58 AM	#14
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