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Abhi262
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_ 		27. January 2008 @ 15:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok i am in the process of building a computer but have reached a dilemma. should i get a XFX 8800GT 256MB XXX + Liquid cooling for my Q6600 (i enjoy overclocking) or should i ditch them both just for a 8800GT 512mb and no liquid cooling. the ones i have in mind total up the same price in GBP. At the moment i only have a x1950 pro so either option is good as an improvement. thanks a lot in advance for any help.
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System:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ ~ 3.0GHz
4GB Corasair DDR2-800
ASUS P5-Q (iP45 Chipset)
Ati Powercolor HD4850 512MB
Seasonic S12 II 500w PSU
Antec 900
sammorris
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_ 		27. January 2008 @ 18:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well, definitely don't buy a 256MB 8800GT, they're awful. Why not save some money and buy an HD3870 or 512MB HD3850 instead, then you get a decent card, and can probably afford to watercool your CPU.
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Abhi262
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_ 		28. January 2008 @ 16:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what's wrong with a 256mb 8800GT?

surely the 256mb loss cant be that bad...can it?
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System:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ ~ 3.0GHz
4GB Corasair DDR2-800
ASUS P5-Q (iP45 Chipset)
Ati Powercolor HD4850 512MB
Seasonic S12 II 500w PSU
Antec 900
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sammorris
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_ 		28. January 2008 @ 17:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It can actually, google some benchmarks.
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PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/11247
updated 10-Dec-13
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