GTX 465 vs Radeon 5850 help

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dawgpwnd

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Hey guys,
So I'm building my first custom computer soon. I have been checking out video cards on newegg and have come to a dilemma. I have been checking out high end video card benchmark comparisons, and it seems as though the top 6 cards out there are pretty consistent: GTX 480, GTX 470, Radeon 5870, Radeon 5970, Radeon 5850, and GTX 465. I am trying to keep my computer around $1,000, so I can't get the top of the line.

My friend has a Radeon 5850 and said it runs pretty cool and he hasn't had any fps issues, but the problem is, it's around $290. However, I found a GTX 465 on Newegg that is only $205 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127506&cm_re=gtx_465-_-14-127-506-_-Product


I'm wondering if I can save $85 and be well off with a GTX 465. For the time being, I won't be doing a ton of gaming or movie watching so there really shouldn't be a reason any graphics card of mine would be running hot. Also, I don't know if there is a huge difference between PCIe 2.1 (5850) vs 2.0 (gtx 465). I would like to build a machine that will last me a good 5 years or so, so maybe the $85 is worth it?? I have also heard that the size of some video cards can be an issue, so if one is significantly smaller than the other that would be good to know.

Thanks
 
GTX460 1GB is faster than the GTX465, and cheaper than it as well. At this point in time the GTX 460 1GB is what i would go for as it is the best price/performance card on the market.
 
Yeah I managed to get a 460, but mines the 768 version, but it overclocks VERY nicely to exceed the performance of the 5830, but I would go with the 1 gig version if you can get one. Temps on this card are very nice as well and the fan is nice and quite even at highest speed.
 
I sold my GTX 275 for $170, glad I did. This card is amazing, I pushed it to the max overclocking it with the Alien vs Predator benchmark, gained an additional 15 fps before it stopped responding. Now if I could just figure out how to bump up the core voltage.
 
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