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Just thinking out loud and visually here...lets look at two 8800 GT's
Single slot -- EVGA GeForce 8800 GT - Superclocked Edition
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3548332&CatId=3670
Pro: only physically occupies one expansion slot // Con: heat disapates inside the case
Dual slot - EVGA GeForce 8800 GT Akimbo SC
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3680415&CatId=3670
Pro: heat is routed out of the case through the rear exhaust port // Con: physically occupies two expansion slots.
The dual slott'er (with the extra room) must have better/bigger heat sync? With a single and adequate case ventilation - no big deal? Thoughts?
Message edited by Rascali on 08-20-2008 at 12:22:52 AM
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