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L1qu1d   06-20-2008 at 05:09:05 PM

Just found this, I knew nvidia would release a dual core version:)

http://news.softpedia.com/news/NVI [...] 8376.shtml

We'll have to wait and see:D

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zenmaster   06-20-2008 at 05:15:39 PM
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Along with the 2000W PSU, they should consider tossing in a Generator you can hook your PC up to directly. Otherwise, the Circuit Breaker in the house might be flapping faster than a humming birds wings.

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fly2hip8   06-20-2008 at 05:16:59 PM
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Um.... read on it says it was practical joke by someone with too much time on their hands. Although, the free 2000W power suppy would be cool to have!!!

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L1qu1d   06-20-2008 at 05:23:47 PM
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Yeah I still think this thing is coming, you know nvidia.

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chunkymonster   06-20-2008 at 05:29:57 PM
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Citation :What you should understand from all of above is that NVIDIA isn't actually planning to release a GeForce GTX 280 GX2 card anytime soon and that a free 2000W PSU handed out for a graphics card is anything but real.


I believe it was actually David Hannum that said, "There's a sucker born every minute."

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L1qu1d   06-20-2008 at 05:36:04 PM
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yup I am..lol Missread:D

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spotless   06-20-2008 at 05:39:07 PM
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& they should be on 55 nm rite?

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Ycon   06-20-2008 at 05:44:28 PM
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On 55 nm this would actually be very possible.

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nottheking   06-20-2008 at 05:49:19 PM
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If memory serves, there are no 2000w power supplies out there, at least any designed for ATX systems... I think they cap out around 1000-1100w right now.

As far as the pictures... It was kinda a giveaway when I noticed that the card shown had what appeared to be 10 VRAM chips showing on that side; the GTX 280 has 16 chips, and the 260 14; a dual-GPU setup would mean that it would likely have an equal number on the back side, for only 10 per GPU.

The last giveaway was that I only saw a single 8-pin plus a 6-pin power connector. ;)

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3Ball   06-20-2008 at 05:58:45 PM
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L1qu1d wrote :

Yeah I still think this thing is coming, you know nvidia.



Yea I have been thinking that when the downsize the die to 55nm that they will put 2 of those into a GX2 model, but I think that they will use the GTX260 on the 55nm process. I have no doubt that a card will release that is in GX2 form (even though some people believe they wont) I think this is the route that will be taken. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

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3Ball   06-20-2008 at 06:02:56 PM
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nottheking wrote :

If memory serves, there are no 2000w power supplies out there, at least any designed for ATX systems... I think they cap out around 1000-1100w right now.



Your memory does not serve you! lol, though the biggest that I know of personally that fits inside of most cases is a 1350w.

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evilshuriken   06-20-2008 at 06:03:26 PM
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nottheking wrote :

If memory serves, there are no 2000w power supplies out there, at least any designed for ATX systems... I think they cap out around 1000-1100w right now.

As far as the pictures... It was kinda a giveaway when I noticed that the card shown had what appeared to be 10 VRAM chips showing on that side; the GTX 280 has 16 chips, and the 260 14; a dual-GPU setup would mean that it would likely have an equal number on the back side, for only 10 per GPU.

The last giveaway was that I only saw a single 8-pin plus a 6-pin power connector. ;)



You had to analyze all that to figure it out? The damn thing is like 30% longer than the next longest card out there.


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gadgetnerd   06-20-2008 at 06:43:35 PM
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stop posting fake news u post something befor whats next 10 more threads. post real info :)

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evilshuriken   06-20-2008 at 06:45:36 PM
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He obviously did it for the lulz...
You can't go against the "For The LULZ" movement man. It's a better way to live.

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L1qu1d   06-20-2008 at 06:49:39 PM
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Thank You.

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RizzyWho   06-20-2008 at 07:14:27 PM
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The power/wattage for graphic cards has gone outa the window...

You can afford the card.... but the running costs? Phawwrrr, nVidia your bringing different factors into the equation!

GTX 280Gx2 + Powerbill = Mega

kkthnksbye

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