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    GTX560M vs GTX480M

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Meaker@Sager, Sep 5, 2011.

  1. Meaker@Sager

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    Is the 480M faster than the 560M once overclocked and overvolted vs an OCed 560M?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 5, 2011
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    It's faster without overvolting and overclocking, the stock 560m doesn't even get to 470m levels, at least not with the current drivers.
     
    svl7, Sep 5, 2011
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    So worth going for with a proper heatsink?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 5, 2011
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    The power draw and heat is insane... the die is huge, you'd definitely need a proper heatsink in order to cover the big die area properly.

    A 470m would be a better solution, much less power draw and greatly overclockable. Though regarding the price the 560m is the cheapest by far, unless you have an extraordinary deal on a 480m/470m.
     
    svl7, Sep 5, 2011
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    Or a GTX570m
     
    ryzeki, Sep 5, 2011
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    Can't find one of those lol.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 6, 2011
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