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Which GTX280?

Shep_Cobain said:
hmmmm..... XP - 3gb? noob
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Noob? :confused:. This isn't a CoD4 server?. Disgruntled 13 year old I presume? :D.

Please tell me a game that requires even 3gb in XP?. :p

I have 4gb, only 3gb is used. I feel no burn and the RAM is dirt cheap so who cares? :p. XP is fine. I'm not saying one is better than the other. Just that I prefer XP but that is my opinion as I own both and have used both.
 
Zotac GeForce GTX 280 AMP 1024MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

- Core Clock: 700MHz
- Shader Clock: 1400MHz
- Memory Data Rate: 2300MHz

Would that be any more of a better overclock than say, the Leaktek or any of the others listed. Just something that's always puzzled me.
 
Montegue said:
Zotac GeForce GTX 280 AMP 1024MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

- Core Clock: 700MHz
- Shader Clock: 1400MHz
- Memory Data Rate: 2300MHz

Would that be any more of a better overclock than say, the Leaktek or any of the others listed. Just something that's always puzzled me.
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You would be best buying the cheapest GTX 280 and overclocking yourself. It's easy.
 
J.D said:
You would be best buying the cheapest GTX 280 and overclocking yourself. It's easy.
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Aye I know it's easy, but still would like to know if there is any advantage in the pre OC'd cards achieving higher clocks than a none pre OC'd GPU.
 
J.D said:
Noob? :confused:. This isn't a CoD4 server?. Disgruntled 13 year old I presume? :D.

Please tell me a game that requires even 3gb in XP?. :p

I have 4gb, only 3gb is used. I feel no burn and the RAM is dirt cheap so who cares? :p. XP is fine. I'm not saying one is better than the other. Just that I prefer XP but that is my opinion as I own both and have used both.
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lol! So your saying you only need a graphics card for games and not for video/photo editing?

I was merely matching the banter sonny.... ("XP F.T.W!") - continue to use XP if you wish as i have no problem with it. Except i use applications that take up a lot of memory and i like to use more than 3gb. The applications run smoother and i can browse the net whilst editing.
 
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Montegue said:
Zotac GeForce GTX 280 AMP 1024MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

- Core Clock: 700MHz
- Shader Clock: 1400MHz
- Memory Data Rate: 2300MHz

Would that be any more of a better overclock than say, the Leaktek or any of the others listed. Just something that's always puzzled me.
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Strange beast the AMP for o/c

It has a fixed 1:2 ratio for core/shaders so on basis core prob wont go above 725 then shaders max is 1450 whereas many other 280's will reach 1550-1580 shaders, however memory on AMPS regularly reaches 2600

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GTX_280_Amp_Edition/26.html
 
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Shep_Cobain said:
what do you use to OC on Vista x64?
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rivaruner?

works fine for me

rivatuner still doesnt support drivers for my card but the latest version works as usual for vista 64

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version 2.10 is on its way soon [next week last i heard]
 
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After fantastic after sales service and having to send a card back for a prompt replacement BFG would always be my first choice in future as long as the price difference isnt too much.

deks
 
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