Solid upgrade for only $90?

[cctaylor311]

Hey guys I was wondering if you think this is a pretty decent upgrade for the price... I purchased a GTX 460 (768 MB) in August of 2010 right after the card was released and have been happy with its performance overall...but that was over 2.5 years ago and I am looking for a budget minded upgrade.

I found a sale for $90 at MicroCenter thanks to a link here... for a GTX 560 Ti 1gb. I have been looking at a few comparison websites and it seems like a pretty good jump in performance. I just want you guys to weigh in, the card is "refurbished" but I don't think that matters much, I buy a ton of stuff used on eBay and would buy a gpu off of there in a heart beat if I found a good deal.

Also, what exactly is the "Ti" I know its Titanium (I think) but whats the difference b/t the GTX 560 and the 560 Ti really?

From what I have read in a short amount of time it seems like this card would be quite a boost over my current 460 and I find $90 to be quite reasonable.

Your thoughts are very appreciated, you guys will dictate whether or not I purchase one of these tomorrow morning!

 

[Dauthi]

I wouldn't call it quite a boost its probably ~35% faster. I personnally would want a bigger jump but obviously would spend more.

Have basicly moved frim a 1gb 460 would suggest an ati 7850 atm as there the best bang for buck atm and AMDs current promo. (wound up with a 7870 myself but 7850 is still better value)

Back on track for a easy way to compare cards try Anandtech

As for if its a good deal i won't answer as i'm not sure i will break the forum rules about
price checks outside the MM.

 

[SkeeterUK]

Do what i did and sell the 460 and put the money towards a 2nd hand 570gtx or something worth about 130 quid 2nd hand these days as things may have changed since i did the swap around 6 months ago i think now.

 

[Doomedspeed]

I upgraded from a GTX 460 to a 570. Great increase in FPS. Can hit most games at ultra.