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Katzhuu   10-05-2006 at 06:33:16 PM

Hi,

I already ordered me parts for a new rig with ASUS 7900GS as grafics card.

Now I got a problem. It seems that the ASUS deliveries are delayed (looks like 18th of Oct at the moment). I've got every other component ready for delivery, except the grafics card. Now there are 2 other 7900GS's available with much shorter deliverytimes:

1. MSI 7900GS
2. Club-3D 7900GS

Should I get either one of those 2 instead of waiting for ASUS?

The MSI card is with passive cooling and I am wondering if that is enough for 7900GS. It will be in a well ventilated case Antec p180. I am not planning to add any extra cooling for the case, maybe just move the PSU-tunnel fan to the topside as an intakefan.

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MagicPants   10-05-2006 at 07:34:46 PM
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You're probably fine ordering any 7900gs the only differences brand to brand will be cooling (like you said) and cables.

MSI probably wouldn't make a card that doesn't work. Check this out:
Video Card Power Chart

The 7900GS isn't on here but you could expect it to be between the 7600GS and 7900GT. The point being it's not a hot card and you should be okay.

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mphelps   10-05-2006 at 08:36:25 PM
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I concur. I have the P180, and I moved my fan up. I had to take the HDD rack out, but if I shaved the fan a bit, it would all fit. It wasn't worth the effort for me b/c I don't need that rack right now. Anyway, the case is nicely ventilated, so I wouldn't worry about cooling.

You might think about the X1900 GT, as it is generally a better card for the same price. I tend to be an Nvidia fanboy, but right now, ATI has more bang for your buck. Still, there's nothing wrong with the 7900GS. Good luck on your build.

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Katzhuu   10-05-2006 at 08:49:23 PM
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You might think about the X1900 GT, as it is generally a better card for the same price...



Yeah, I've heard that, but that x1900GT costs more and this 7900GS is already a bit more expensive than I was willing to go. Also the X1900 I might consider has a 2-4 week delivery time from the shop I'm using.

I might be able to get it from elsewhere, but i'd like to buy everything from the same place in case something doesn't work. Then all my complaints can be directed into the one and same shop.

Thanks all for the advise :)

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mphelps   10-05-2006 at 09:31:09 PM
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That sounds like a good reason for your decision.

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pmr   10-05-2006 at 10:14:42 PM
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The only thing I have to say it's that the Asus 7900gs it's a very quiet card. And a very good performer, plays though titles with ease, but you have to grab 2 gigs of ram to play GRAW, wich is the bundled game.

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slim142   10-05-2006 at 10:46:35 PM
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eVGA e-GeForce 7900GS w/ HDCP

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