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470 GTX + 8800GTS

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I have recently purchased a 470 GTX and still have my 8800GTS 512.

Is it worth keeping the 8800 as a PhysX card?

I game at 1920 x 1200.
 
I would say it depends on whether you need the £30-35 you would get for the card, or whether it is more useful to you as a Physx card in the sort of games you play. Presumably there will be a few more titles using this feature coming out over the next year or so but they're hardly filling the shelves at the moment.

If you keep the card, don't forget you've also got a handy and reasonably capable backup if your 470 goes wrong.
 
Thanks for the input :)

Do PhysX cards go under heavy load when used as one? I am just thinking about temps.

Also PSU - I am running a Corsair 650W unit. Would using the 8800 overload it or will the draw by the 8800 be minimal?
 
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