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Gainward 7800GS+ AGP

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I know this is a 24 pipe card, but does this use the G70 or G71 chip?
Any preliminary benches ? Does this card meet or exceed a 7800GTX? (I know the real 7900GT does, but I've heard someone say this is not a true 7900GT chip, as the 7900GT uses the G71).

I'm also in the States, and the the most I've ever ordered from overseas was a $3 laser pin and a $15 pack of hyperglide (mouse feet)...not sure if ordering a ($450?) card is risky or not.... but it is encouraging that Gibbo posts here. Any more info about the card, or advice?
 
That thread says that the card performs identically to a 7800GS, when the clocks are matched. Now you see why I didn't go order it yet. Unless the user removes the heatsink and checks the core, I will have a talk with Unwinder tonight and see what he says. Perhaps he can write a tool to id the pipes so this user will know if its a driver problem or if he wasted money....but i still believe the -best- way is for the user to remove the heatsink. If the card is fraudently packaged, I don't think removing the heatsink to see fraud is grounds for warranty invalidation.
 
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