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sh1ft3d   11-06-2008 at 10:55:58 PM

Looks like it can be had for $120 @ newegg. Is that the best choice in the price range?

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IndigoMoss   11-06-2008 at 11:00:29 PM
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Yeah it's a great buy at that price, especially when you take into account the rebates, but the 4850 is also a great deal at $140 AR.

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thacondor   11-07-2008 at 02:13:33 AM
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i have 2 and they run great... a little hot but thats ok... i have the superclocked version too* 3d scores were a 9393 with 2 running in sli and 8793 with just 1...

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sh1ft3d   11-07-2008 at 04:27:19 PM
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Thanks for feedback... been out of the hardware loop for long time so have somewhat degenerated into a newb.

 

Not familiar with the power consumption of a 9800GT. Should this work?

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003

 

450W PSU w/33A on +12V rail.


Message edited by sh1ft3d on 11-07-2008 at 04:28:19 PM
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Homeboy2   11-07-2008 at 04:45:04 PM
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Spend another 10 or 20 and get a 4850
The power supply would work but its too expensive for 450 watt. Catch a black friday sale for 5 or 600 watt for same price.


Message edited by Homeboy2 on 11-07-2008 at 04:48:17 PM
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IndigoMoss   11-07-2008 at 04:47:16 PM
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Yeah that PSU would be more than adequate. Like Homeboy2 said, if you can spare 10-20 dollars, then go with the 4850, it's definitely worth it if you can afford it. Also, Black Friday is just around the corner, so you might be able to get some crazy deals on it.


Message edited by IndigoMoss on 11-07-2008 at 04:48:36 PM
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sh1ft3d   11-07-2008 at 05:05:54 PM
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I already own that PSU from the build I put together in Oct last year.

 

It's got the highest AMP output rating for a PSU at 450W and higher than some that require more power than 450W... I was under the impression that you shouldn't judge a PSU based solely on Wattage.


Message edited by sh1ft3d on 11-07-2008 at 05:07:36 PM
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sh1ft3d   11-07-2008 at 10:34:33 PM
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One last question... I noticed the 9800GT is PCI-E v2.0 and my motherboard has a PCI-E v1.0... I know it's backwards compatible, but will I notice any performance degradation.

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35

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sh1ft3d   11-08-2008 at 05:39:18 AM
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never mind... forum search ftw :sol:

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