gtx 285+19' or gtx260/216+21.5'?

572 Views 11 Replies 11 Participants Last post by Luda, Mar 15, 2009

tweaker123

Discussion Starter · Mar 15, 2009

hey guys i have a question.

i have two choices.very board.

im getting the amd ph2 940

its either i get the gtx 285 with an 19 inch(1680x1050)

or a gtx 260/216 with a 21.5 inch(1900x1080)

which one guys??suggestions would be really helpful.
since ive ben struggling on this the whole time =(

Save

1 - 12 of 12 Posts

ML Infamous

· #2 · Mar 15, 2009

What do you plan to be playing?

(I would get the 260/216 w/ a 21.5 inch monitor.)

Save

quakermaas

· #3 · Mar 15, 2009

get the gtx 260/216 with a 21.5 inch

A gtx 285 with an 19 inch is a waste

Save

d3v0

· #4 · Mar 15, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by quakermaas

get the gtx 260/216 with a 21.5 inch

A gtx 285 with an 19 inch is a waste

This.

See less See more

Save

tweaker123

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 15, 2009

wouldnt it lag a bit with a 260 with a 1900x1080?

Save

crashnburn_819

· #6 · Mar 15, 2009

Depends on settings, the game and other variables. A GTX285 is complete overkill for that resolution. Much rather a higher-res monitor since you can always overclock and Sli for better performance.

Go for the GTX260 and 1920x1080.

Save

Zzyzx

· #7 · Mar 15, 2009

I have two monitors, 1900Ã—1200 & 1680Ã—1050 being driven by a GTX260/192, and I have no problems.

Save

-iceblade^

· #8 · Mar 15, 2009

option 2.

i wouldn't use anything above an 9800GTX+ / HD 4850 on a 19 inch monitor

'sides, a 21+ inch monitor is very nice, you'll really appreciate the difference. not to mention it'll be cheaper to SLI the GTX 260 later on

Save

sgdude

· #9 · Mar 15, 2009

19" is too small, i hate using em, get a 260+21.5" and oc the $hit out of it and come close to 285 performance. I have a 22" and hate using my brothers 19". You will really appreciate the extra real estate. Also you will keep that LCD longer than the gpu so its a better investment. (This is my 3rd GPU since ive had this monitor

)

See less See more

Save

ACHILEE5

· #10 · Mar 15, 2009

I would do option 1
gtx 285 with an 19 inch(1680x1050) and get a bigger monitor later ;-)

Save

rock3ralex

· #11 · Mar 15, 2009

gtx 285 w/ 22"

Save

Luda

· #12 · Mar 15, 2009

GTX260 216 + the 1080p monitor

as its been said the 285 is massive overkill on any 19". hell my 8800GT SLI is massive overkill on my pair of 19"s

Save

1 - 12 of 12 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month