eVGA 7900GT or 7900GT-KO ~ for Overclocked System

[Raviolissimo]

which is more stable for an overclocked system ?

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if you want to OC your SYSTEM, and have the video card cooperate by not crashing, or at least not being the "weak link in the chain" (over-clocking wise), is it better to use -

* a video card at stock speeds
* a video card that is itself overclocked
* a video card that was overclocked, that has been slowed down to stock speeds ?

again, my goal is not frame rates or getting the highest score on 3D Mark - just to have a fast & stable system for running 3D Studio Max.

here's the links for the eVGA cards

7900GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130028
450 & 1320 MHz, $262

7900GT KO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130016
580 & 1580 MHz, $290

7600GT CO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130283
580 & 1500 MHz, $170

7600GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130017
580 & 1500 MHz, $165

they all have $20 or $25 rebates BUT ... paperwork is not my strong suit.

the 7600GT CO looks to be getting the most rave reviews at Newegg.

 

[The_Prophecy]

If 3DS Max is involved.... I would say go for the 7900GT KO.

 

[moparman390]

Get the 7900GT KO, the better cooling system over the 7900GT CO is worth it.