That depends on the cooler, but everything I've looked at shows the 460 is just as cool or cooler than the 6850.
The 768 MB GTX 460 is 10% slower than the 1 GB version (ie, the one equal to the 6850).
the GTX 460 is also stocked much lower than the 6850, which allows more overclocking headroom. Given the choice (especially looking at the cheapest ones on newegg right now) I'd pick the GTX 460 every time if the price was right.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161384http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127646In this case, the GTX 460 is faster, has a better cooler, and is cheaper. It also lets you change the maximum number of pre-rendered frames, which the 6850 doesn't.
"Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Chairman - do we have to call the Gentleman a gentleman if he's not one?"
I saw this today and figured I'd mention it in case anyone was already interested in that ViewSonic monitor I mentioned earlier:
http://www.bestgamingmonitor.net/featured/viewsonic-vx2336s-led-review/It isn't a review site I'm familiar with, but there are various good points that are mentioned about the monitor, confirming some things I thought might be the case based on my similar but more expensive ViewSonic monitor and that review on Amazon.com.
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Forgot to mention I got the new PC ahead of schedule because my friend is such a bro. Bless him.
Just missing the monitor but I'm in no rush. I'm can completely max starcraft2 on my resolution so that's cool. The only time I've ever seen the hint of FPS drop is during the final spawn turn of Desert strike and even then it feels like it's because of other people and not myself lool. I love this computer so much. So happy.
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