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Ok so now im somewhat confused, since im getting mixed reactions from people...
People have told me the 9800 gx2 was a scam and doesn't really work as good as people had intended for crysis.
While the xfx gtx 280 is cheaper but seems to be better some people say.
What I want to know is what is the best out of the two? With good reasons thanks in advance! 
Also I would like to keep track on how many people choose each card.
XFX GeForce GTX 280 Video Card - XXX Edition, FREE Call of Duty 4 PC Game, 1GB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV
EVGA GeForce 9800 GX2 Video Card - FREE Crysis PC Game, Superclocked Edition, 1GB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDMI
Message edited by Matt87 on 10-04-2008 at 10:41:21 PM
actually its 5-20% depending on the game
519.99 for a GX2? Thats insane, I haven't seen 1 that high since May/June. :|
U fromt he States or Canada?
Because if you are, you have so many more options than a 520$ GX2...for that money your better off getting a 4870 X2!!!!!
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| L1qu1d wrote : actually its 5-20% depending on the game |
Im from the States you happen to have the benchmarks for the 4870 X2?
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| thogrom wrote : where have you been matt lol
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Been busy = =
but ya i just checked the specs its a way better deal for the little more $
thanks for giving me the advice 
+1 for newegg.
-1 for Bestbuy Always over priced should be their moto
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