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Need a quick replacement for around £100~

Soldato
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Currently have an 8800GT which has died (oven trick fixed it once but fed up of it now) and I need to replace it. I don't play anything taxing - 1920x1080 - SC2, CS Source, it would be nice to future proof it a bit but I'm not bothered about running at full quality or anything like that.

There isn't much on MM at the moment, and to be honest I think I'd prefer the full warranty.

I was thinking about something along the lines of the 6850 range, I think this would be about x3 faster? Quieter the better, lower power consumption the better.

Currently a Q6600 although i'll probably go to i5 early next year :)
 
6870 today only 14 left last I checked

Only 13 now ;)

It seemed it had a decent boost over the 6850, certainly worth a few extra quid. I would have preferred 3 years warranty but you can't have it all

The b grade was tempting but it isn't clear if you get the full manufacturer warranty.

Thanks for the replies all, especially arc@css, your post seemed to get longer each time i refreshed ;)

Still annoyed the 8800 failed, it's four years old but I was hoping to get an SSD next month!
 
Jesus Christ, remind me not to select the free Dx secure option next time I want something in a hurry, bunch of useles muppets!
 
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