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26th Feb 2009, 19:46
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it seams like a very obvoius choice, but I just have to make sure.
GTX280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500052 or GTX285 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130442 which one is better? they are only $5 off. The GTX285 is faster right? if the GTX285 is faster then- "I though so" if the GTX280 is faster then- "well, its a good thing i asked" sorry for what seems like a very n00by question, but I felt i better ask just to make sure.
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27th Feb 2009, 13:03
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The 280 is faster.
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27th Feb 2009, 14:40
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really? hmm. weird. I hate it when they give a new card a higher number in the name and its turns out to be slower. if i were to OC the GTX285 would it be faster?
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27th Feb 2009, 14:46
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Logically the 285 should be faster then the 280 however it really depends on what they actually improved between the 2 versions. I would normally go for the newer version personally as they are normally better
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27th Feb 2009, 14:48
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the GTX285 uses 55nm technology, uses 2x 6 pin power cables (apposed to the 1x 6pin and 1x 8 pin on the GTX280), is more efficient, and makes less heat, and (supposedly) can OC better. but is it worth my extra $5? lol.
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27th Feb 2009, 14:59
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Check out the reviews for the 2. $5 is not much of a risk. I would go for the newer one as the cards shouldn't get worse only better
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27th Feb 2009, 18:29
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I don't know why you would buy the 285 just to overclock it when the other one is faster by default. The power issue is moot with a decent PSU, and the heat issue is moot with a decent case.
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27th Feb 2009, 19:11
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Likewise, I cannot understand people buying the 285.
Just get the 280 and be happy.
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27th Feb 2009, 19:17
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ok. thanks for the info!!!
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2nd Mar 2009, 13:19
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Or just go for the 295gtx, although I understand it's a bit more expensive so not really worth it. Between those two I can see the 285 outperforming the 280 possibly with more developed drivers but at the moment definitely the 280.
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