GTX580 or GTX560

[JonnyGR4 0]

I'll be ordering my new PC over the next few days and was wondering if it's worth getting the 580 over the 560, the 580 is quite a lot more in price but would I notice much difference between the two in FSX? Thanks guys.

[Christopher Low 5,352]

I doubt you would see much of a difference in FSX, since it's the CPU that is important. I have a 1GB 560Ti in my i5 2500k powered PC, and FSX runs great.

[GHarrall 494]

580 is a big jump up over the 560. If you desire high levels of AA for image quality.....go with the 580

[JonnyGR4 0]

Thankyou guys, that's sorted then. New PC ordered, complete with a 580 GTX.

[Christopher Low 5,352]

16xS AA is perfectly fine for FSX, and the 560Ti has no problem with that.

[Rocky_53 1,579]

16xS AA is perfectly fine for FSX, and the 560Ti has no problem with that.

Hey Chris, what's the difference between the 560 and the 560Ti?

[GHarrall 494]

16xS with a 560Ti? Wow..... I wouldn't run 16xS with a 580! Perf hit is way too much IMHO. Each to their own of course.

[Deltalpha 3]

Do you play other games other then FSX? If you do, then you made a great choice to go with the 580.

[Christopher Low 5,352]

Hey Chris, what's the difference between the 560 and the 560Ti?

I am not an expert on graphics cards, but this link shows you the (relatively minor) differences between the two cards...... http://www.anandtech...ottom-overclock

16xS with a 560Ti? Wow..... I wouldn't run 16xS with a 580!

16xS is hardly an AA setting that requires insane amounts of power. The GTX580 should be able to handle it with ease.

[Rocky_53 1,579]

Thanks for the info Glenn and Chris, cheers.