A new cheaper GTX 260 is on the way...

Posted By: Steve McBarnes - 11:54:53 Mon, February 09, 2009

So that means this is the 4th time the GTX 260 is getting a makeover. First there was the launch GTX 260, the GTX 260 with 216 shader processors and then the 55nm version with 216 SPs. The changes present in this new 260 are all PCB related though. If that is true, it might be impossible for me to tell which GTX 260s are using the new design. The manufacturers will not mention the new PCB on the web pages for the new cards and it will be difficult to see the differences when looking at the card with its cooler on it.

Well, the new GTX 260 will be $10 to $15 cheaper than the current 55nm design and it will be available before March. So... hurray!

4 Comments

Monday, February 09, 2009 9:01:32 PM

anonymousD
n00b

i remember wayyy back when things used to be less complicated, easier to tel lapart by a simple glance at the (naked) pcb...:)

Monday, February 09, 2009 9:05:02 PM

Radiator
Senior Member

I'm sure the new ones will carry a new name... GTX 260 55nm 216 SP_CHEAPER_PCB or something like that ... nVidia has a way of renaming things :P .

Monday, February 09, 2009 11:07:32 PM

those are some interesting concept coolers.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 12:28:12 PM

Radiator
Senior Member

Yeah they do look interesting... can't help but wonder how much better will they be , than the stock on .

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