Which GTX 285? or Go GTX 295?

erebusting · 03-10-2009, 12:48 AM

I was looking to update my GTX 9800+ to either a GTX 285 or GTX 295 but I heard the 295 isnt much better especially when compared to the price difference....So I was thinking about a 285 after that, and noticed that there are several versions....GTX 285 OCX, GTX 285 OC2, GTX 285 OC+, & GTX 285 OC...(I am looking to get a BFG brand, because I qualify for the "Trade-Up" Program, and those are from their site -www.bfgtech.com-)...This is really confusing I dont even see just a regular 285 so how are they going to show the OC versions, maybe the 'OC' one is the base model?...

So hopefully some of you can shine some light as to which one I should get and/or what are the differences, maybe which one is better even ?...

I will be pairing it with an i7 build I have in mind for the near future, if that helps...?

Please help me out guys...
& Thanks To All of You in Advance!....

kookooshortman55 · 03-10-2009, 12:52 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Order=RATING

Looks like the only difference is the factory clock speeds. I would just buy the cheapest one and overclock it if you need to.

Leopold Butters · 03-10-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erebusting

I was looking to update my GTX 9800+ to either a GTX 285 or GTX 295 but I heard the 295 isnt much better especially when compared to the price difference....So I was thinking about a 285 after that, and noticed that there are several versions....GTX 285 OCX, GTX 285 OC2, GTX 285 OC+, & GTX 285 OC...(I am looking to get a BFG brand, because I qualify for the "Trade-Up" Program, and those are from their site -www.bfgtech.com-)...This is really confusing I dont even see just a regular 285 so how are they going to show the OC versions, maybe the 'OC' one is the base model?...

So hopefully some of you can shine some light as to which one I should get and/or what are the differences, maybe which one is better even ?...

I will be pairing it with an i7 build I have in mind for the near future, if that helps...?

Please help me out guys...
& Thanks To All of You in Advance!....

Why not get a cheap gtx 280, it's almost the same as the 285.

Twist86 · 03-10-2009, 01:17 AM

I have to agree with Leopold Butters. Not a big difference for the price they charge. Id get the 280 and giggle that you saved 50/100 bucks.

erebusting · 03-10-2009, 01:58 AM

Do you think on the more overclocked editions that they maybe improved the heatsink/fan ? since it is overclocked it would cause more heat and it would be smart to do so, but im guessing that they did not...because if they did, then I might think about getting one with a better heatsink/fan just to be on the safer side...

also about the 280...hmm well that does sound smart and all, but since I am eligable for the trade up program (and would like to take advantage of it) I only have the option to choose one of the 285s or the 295....so thanks for the idea it is a great one, just not an option for me...

one more thing, I read that the 295 has 2 gpus ?....would it be better to just get that? -I will plan on doing quad sli in the future if possible (I figure it might be cheaper than just upgrading to the newest card ? idk... but i like the option...BTW, just a side question...does a gigabyte extreme x58 or gigabyte ud5 support quad sli? I cant find any information on that)....

so please help me decide, and/or maybe you can tell me what you are using/ have used out of the 285/295 and what you have to say about it?....

so I guess bottom line, the main question is should I go for the 295 or a 285 -(I will overclock either one as I see needed)....?

Thanks You All In Advance!

just a noob · 03-10-2009, 02:28 AM

i would go for the 285, dual gpu solutions aren't the greatest, and as for the better clocked cards having better cooling, unless it comes with a waterblock on it(and a 360mm rad to cool it) they're all the same

Leopold Butters · 03-10-2009, 07:11 AM

Well, if you get a trade in deal, i'd get the 295, only because i would love to have HDMI out built into my video card, and the 295 has that. That way you can get lossless audio through surround sound if you have it. Hopefully when the next gen of video cards come out HDMI is a standard.

Twist86 · 03-10-2009, 08:07 AM

I would get the 285 then if your only options are those. The 295 is horribly expensive and performs in the same area.

erebusting · 03-10-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twist86

I would get the 285 then if your only options are those. The 295 is horribly expensive and performs in the same area.

does it really perform in the same area?....it seems like with a little overclocking it would be like having 2 GTX 285's ?....
hmm...hard to decide- its driving me kinda crazy ! lol

kookooshortman55 · 03-10-2009, 10:09 AM

Well in the GTX 295, you only have one PCIe interface for two GPU's but in an SLI 285 setup, each GPU has its own connection to the motherboard. I'm not sure exactly how much of a performance impact this would be but I know it affects it.

03-10-2009, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
erebusting Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 193	Which GTX 285? or Go GTX 295? I was looking to update my GTX 9800+ to either a GTX 285 or GTX 295 but I heard the 295 isnt much better especially when compared to the price difference....So I was thinking about a 285 after that, and noticed that there are several versions....GTX 285 OCX, GTX 285 OC2, GTX 285 OC+, & GTX 285 OC...(I am looking to get a BFG brand, because I qualify for the "Trade-Up" Program, and those are from their site -www.bfgtech.com-)...This is really confusing I dont even see just a regular 285 so how are they going to show the OC versions, maybe the 'OC' one is the base model?... So hopefully some of you can shine some light as to which one I should get and/or what are the differences, maybe which one is better even ?... I will be pairing it with an i7 build I have in mind for the near future, if that helps...? Please help me out guys... & Thanks To All of You in Advance!....

03-10-2009, 12:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
kookooshortman55 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California/Arizona Age: 19 Posts: 1,546	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Order=RATING Looks like the only difference is the factory clock speeds. I would just buy the cheapest one and overclock it if you need to. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 5200+ @ 2.6GHz GPU: Zotac 8800GT AMP! w/ Akimbo 740/1800/2000 PSU: 450W Corsair VX450 Monitor: Acer 22" X223W Memory: 4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 HDD: 320GB HDD Speakers: Logitech 5.1 X-540 3DMark06: 9521 3DMarks

03-10-2009, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Twist86 Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 23 Posts: 2,328	I have to agree with Leopold Butters. Not a big difference for the price they charge. Id get the 280 and giggle that you saved 50/100 bucks. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 400x8- 3.2ghz / XFX GTX 260 868mb 192 Core 2x2GB G-skill PC6400 DDR2 800 / Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 (rev. 1.0) / TX750w Corsair PSU Antec 900 Case / 1680x1050 Acer X223W 22'' Logitech S-220 Speakers / Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Last edited by Twist86; 03-10-2009 at 01:19 AM.

03-10-2009, 01:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
erebusting Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 193	hmmm... Do you think on the more overclocked editions that they maybe improved the heatsink/fan ? since it is overclocked it would cause more heat and it would be smart to do so, but im guessing that they did not...because if they did, then I might think about getting one with a better heatsink/fan just to be on the safer side... also about the 280...hmm well that does sound smart and all, but since I am eligable for the trade up program (and would like to take advantage of it) I only have the option to choose one of the 285s or the 295....so thanks for the idea it is a great one, just not an option for me... one more thing, I read that the 295 has 2 gpus ?....would it be better to just get that? -I will plan on doing quad sli in the future if possible (I figure it might be cheaper than just upgrading to the newest card ? idk... but i like the option...BTW, just a side question...does a gigabyte extreme x58 or gigabyte ud5 support quad sli? I cant find any information on that).... so please help me decide, and/or maybe you can tell me what you are using/ have used out of the 285/295 and what you have to say about it?.... so I guess bottom line, the main question is should I go for the 295 or a 285 -(I will overclock either one as I see needed)....? Thanks You All In Advance! Last edited by erebusting; 03-10-2009 at 02:10 AM.

03-10-2009, 02:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
just a noob Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vault 69 Age: 17 Posts: 3,860	i would go for the 285, dual gpu solutions aren't the greatest, and as for the better clocked cards having better cooling, unless it comes with a waterblock on it(and a 360mm rad to cool it) they're all the same __________________ When the shit hits the fan cpu: core i7 920@??? gpu: gtx 285 sli ram: 3 gigs of ddr3 hdd: seagate 500gb mobo: evga classified psu: enermax 1050 watt case: box from classified cooling: air for now

03-10-2009, 07:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Leopold Butters Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 117	Well, if you get a trade in deal, i'd get the 295, only because i would love to have HDMI out built into my video card, and the 295 has that. That way you can get lossless audio through surround sound if you have it. Hopefully when the next gen of video cards come out HDMI is a standard. __________________ My System AMD Phenom IIx4 965 Black Edition 3.7GHz Asus M3A78 Pro motherboard 8GB DDR2 Ram Windows 7 64 Ultimate BFG GTX 280

03-10-2009, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Twist86 Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 23 Posts: 2,328	I would get the 285 then if your only options are those. The 295 is horribly expensive and performs in the same area. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 400x8- 3.2ghz / XFX GTX 260 868mb 192 Core 2x2GB G-skill PC6400 DDR2 800 / Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 (rev. 1.0) / TX750w Corsair PSU Antec 900 Case / 1680x1050 Acer X223W 22'' Logitech S-220 Speakers / Windows 7 Ultimate x64

03-10-2009, 10:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
kookooshortman55 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California/Arizona Age: 19 Posts: 1,546	Well in the GTX 295, you only have one PCIe interface for two GPU's but in an SLI 285 setup, each GPU has its own connection to the motherboard. I'm not sure exactly how much of a performance impact this would be but I know it affects it. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 5200+ @ 2.6GHz GPU: Zotac 8800GT AMP! w/ Akimbo 740/1800/2000 PSU: 450W Corsair VX450 Monitor: Acer 22" X223W Memory: 4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 HDD: 320GB HDD Speakers: Logitech 5.1 X-540 3DMark06: 9521 3DMarks

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