New GTX 260 vs. Old

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retardude48

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Recently, some stores are getting rid of their old GTX 260s for cheap. Now how can you tell the difference between the old cards and new cards based on model numbers?

For EVGA, they have a couple of different model numbers.
896-P3-1260-AR
896-P3-1264-A3
896-P3-1262-AR (Superoverclocked Edition)
896-P3-1266-AR (FTW Edition)
896-P3-1264-AR (SSC Edition)

On newegg, I dont see the difference between the first 2 models. So I assume that the 1260 is the older stock they are getting rid of? Also what are the FTW and SSC editions?
 
It's still slower than the GTX280 but I suppose if you overclock it gets pretty close. Depending on how much this causes the GTX260 prices to drop, the old GTX260 might still be a better deal though.
 
Hi, i come here with one question.
Does the XFX GTX260 XXX make alot of noise, or is it not that loud?
If its not too loud, then its right what i need. :D
 
JimmiG said:
It's still slower than the GTX280 but I suppose if you overclock it gets pretty close. Depending on how much this causes the GTX260 prices to drop, the old GTX260 might still be a better deal though.
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You can probably argue that the old 260 at the egg with free shipping, the 20 dollar promo code, and free Crysis if you don't have it is a better deal.
 
Falling Anvil said:
You can probably argue that the old 260 at the egg with free shipping, the 20 dollar promo code, and free Crysis if you don't have it is a better deal.
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This is what I ordered today.

Is there any significant difference between old and new?
 
Crosshairs said:
They have a 1265 at ZZF...I'm pretty sure that's the new one

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009292
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Yea, on newegg, here is the only GTX 260 with 216 stream processors that I can find.

What do the other models towards the bottom mean on my first post?

hmz said:
This is what I ordered today.

Is there any significant difference between old and new?
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Only difference I know is the number of stream processors 192 vs the new 216.
 
I ordered mine on late Thursday, early Friday and got it yesterday. :)

Is there any significant difference between old and new?
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the difference is 10 or so percent in performance max, roughly 5-6% on average.
 
retardude48 said:
Anandtech just came out with a review of the new GTX 260. Here it is for those who wish to read it.
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~3-5 fps difference. No worries. $40 difference between the two cards. I think the old one is a better bang for the buck, and uses less power.
 
I see the egg jacked up the price of the vanilla gtx 260 today. Anyway I am getting mine here tommorrow for 259 shipped-40 rebate-30 for crysis, selling=189. the 216 version is 300-20 rebate=280, for 2-4 fps. I think I can spend my extra 90 somewhere else. Looks like price is the real difference between old and new.
 
I'm happy with my GTX 260 "FTW" Edition. Got it for $289.99 after rebate and its faster than either "216" card they tested.
 
dccmadams said:
I see the egg jacked up the price of the vanilla gtx 260 today. Anyway I am getting mine here tommorrow for 259 shipped-40 rebate-30 for crysis, selling=189. the 216 version is 300-20 rebate=280, for 2-4 fps. I think I can spend my extra 90 somewhere else. Looks like price is the real difference between old and new.
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Uh, It looks the same to me, I think you mean the promo code which you of course have to add in when you get to the cart.
 
the PNY is 209 after rebate....i think its a much better deal...$100 for 3-5 fps...not worth it
 
I say boycott nvidia until they sort their goddamn ridiculous naming schemes out. This shit is so dragged out it's not even fucking funny.
 
I agree that NVIDIA's naming scheme is lame and looks like improvisation to me.
The new GTX 260 is one of the most unremarkable video card product ever (along with the 9800GTX+).
NVIDIA: The way it should not be named...
 
"It's over 9000!" only keeps the enthusiast hard for so long. I was hoping for a Nvidia 10k series :p

Was the Geforce 9800 meant to evoke the ancient glory of the 9800 Pro? Comeon...
 
Hey guys, lets get back to the topic here and stop flaming Nvidia for their long names. As long as come out with good cards, who cares :rolleyes:. Anyone know the difference between the 896-P3-1264-A3 and the SSC edition?

896-P3-1264-A3
896-P3-1264-A3 SSC Edition

The only difference I could find was that the 896-P3-1264-A3 came with an HDMI adapter....?
 
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