Here is a list of all GPUs since the Voodoo Rush sorted by performance:

http://www.3dchip.de/Grafikchipliste/Leistung_Graka.htm

It´s not perfect but it gives you a very good overview and it really helps with the name confusion in the market.

The first GTX 260 and all GTX 280 were produced in 65nm, but they are not on the market anymore. ALL "GTX" GPUs in 65nm have that issue. There were slightly overclocked versions of 65nm GPUs, but in my eyes that was ridiculous.

The newer GTX 260, the GTX 275 and GTX 285 do NOT have the heat issue, even the overclocked ones. Never buy a used GTX 260, except you are sure that it is the 55nm version. But don´t rely 100% on that, there are reviews for almost every GTX card on the net. Read them before you buy a new card, there are always some black sheeps which have more or less serious problems.

There is also a speciality with these GTX 260 GPUS, there are some with 216 and some with 192 shader units, the 216 is the faster one of course. So if you want to buy a GTX 260 make sure its the 55nm version with 216 shader units. I don´t know if there are cards in 65nm and with 216 shader units but it´s better to take care of that and maybe ask twice than to buy old overheating crap. I´m saying that because I saw some german online shops which sell some old 65nm and don´t mention that in the description.

All GTX 280 (65nm) cards have overheating problems, the GTX 285 and GTX 275 (55nm) are a bit faster because of a higher clockfrequency and they don´t overheat. I installed 3 case-fans to cool it down.

The GTX 275 is the best choice if you want a fast card and save money. I think our CPUs are too slow for the upcoming GT300. These cards would boost your PC to a new level in comparison to the 8600GT.

You have to decide if it´s worth the money or if you buy a whole new system. I think for the upcoming games like Crysis 2 our systems will be too slow.

My card is quite fast, I played NFS shift on max settings, and it ran very smooth.

Last edited by mumu, Sat, 3 Oct 2009 02:14.

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@MudPuppy
I also had a very good experience with Microsoft hardware
( I really diddn´t expect that from Mircosoft).

I think my computer is fast enough to render LFS smoothly in every situation (Intel Q6600 @3.2GHz, 4GB RAM, DFI LanParty with x48 chipset, Leadtek 280GTX) but thanks for the advice.

Yes quality hardware is expensive, the Microsoft wheel was the most expensive one when it came out if remember correctly. I think I will wait till Gran Turismo 5 is out and then I will buy the Driving Force GT. I also had bad experience with SAITEK, the drivers were horrible.

If there was a new Microsoft wheel I would definitely buy it.

ok thanks, i'll give the G25 a try.

Hi,

I have the Microsoft Sidewinder wheel with FF. Should i keep this wheel or buy the Logitech G25? I didn't try the G25 yet. How are these two wheels in comparison? Is the G25 worth the money if i change from MS Sidewinder? Just want to hear some opinions, thanks.