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Which 8800?

psykix

psykix

psykix

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I intend to buy a Dell 30" TFT, I'm currently running a 7900GT, and want to order a 8800 - which one though? I'm presuming a GTX, but again which one?

I don't really want to end up running SLI to be honest, as that would be a bit OTT?

Need quick advice, as want to order today hopefully..
 
It's an Opty 165 @ 2.7Ghz atm, I'm upgrading all of it, but in stages. I'm undecided whether to just go and buy a C2D or wait until AMD releases it's new chips and see what they are like, so decided at the moment to replace GFX card and monitor whilst deciding..

Mem is cheapo 2Gb PC3200.

PSU is an Antec TruPower 550W.
 
I'll be honest, I'd like to keep the Opty for a while - I'm just playing Vanguard at the moment, and it's juddery as hell - hoping the 8800 will play it with ease.. I'm currently playing on a 20" TFT at 1600x1200. Can't bear to play at lower resolutions than that!
 
Still can't decide whether to go BFG or EVGA - is the EVGA really worth the extra despite having lower core speed? I have my basket open with a Tuniq in it (ooer!) and keep hovering the mouse over the two!
 
If that's the case, then it seems worth going for the EVGA, as they let you upgrade the card within 90 days to a better model, and give you back the full purchase price towards another card.
 
Vanguard min spec is 512Mb, recommended 2Gb.

I only have 1Gb, but another 1Gb stick on the way tomorrow..

I do intend to replace the CPU at some point, but preferably in the summer and not right now!

Anyway, I've plumped for the EVGA card and a Tuniq Tower to replace my Freezer Pro. I may get a bit more out of the Opty then!
 
What time do I need to order by to still get next day deliv from OCUK?

Tried to order before and bloody barclaycard declined the transaction, and had Barclaycard fraud on the phone!!

They are sorting it out by 4ish...

They are such a pain for doing this - umpteen times it's happened :-(
 
What can I say.. ordered at 3.14pm yesterday from OCUK, email to say dispatched at 3.44pm, and missus just phoned to say it's arrived..

I could have saved about 20 quid by buying the graphics card elsewhere, but since I needed a Tuniq too, combined postage made it worth it..

First class!
 
Might be worth making a cardboard "shim" then, to put between backplate and MB to prevent it shorting. MB is a A8N32 deluxe..
 
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