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mann   03-15-2009 at 04:58:21 AM

I'm building a system p5k3 mobo q66oo,corsair 1333(4x1024)but can't decide which card to get any tots

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chef7734   03-15-2009 at 05:12:20 AM
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What res you wanting, games playing?

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mann   03-15-2009 at 05:56:59 PM
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planning on the more advanced games but can't afford the really good high end cards and the board only works with pcie 1.0 cards

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dirtmountain   03-15-2009 at 06:31:13 PM
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Graphic cards that are PCIex16 2.0 are all backwards compatible with the 1.0 socket. You'll have no problems running the newer cards. What's your $ budget? Your power supply? What resolution (example: 1680x1050) will you be running at ?

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mann   03-18-2009 at 05:37:54 AM
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not looking to spend more than $200 on the card,my psu is 750watts and the resolution some where that 1680x1050

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cjl   03-18-2009 at 05:43:15 AM
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The 4870 is a good choice.

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boudy   03-18-2009 at 05:50:36 AM
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The 4870 is a great choice, but if you are a Nvidia fan, then you should go with the GTX 260 Core 216 Super-Mega-Uber-WhateverOtherWordThatMeansBig Overclocked Edition LOL
Alright, but its just called the GTX 260 Core 216. Either one is a good choice, just whichever is your preference.

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mann   03-18-2009 at 05:54:05 AM
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thanks you guys

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mann   03-18-2009 at 06:04:57 AM
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but i'm a ati fan and i want to run it in crossfire mode

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boudy   03-18-2009 at 09:53:52 PM
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mann wrote :

but i'm a ati fan and i want to run it in crossfire mode



Thank goodness :D
Another one for the home team LOL

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rags_20   03-19-2009 at 05:39:52 AM
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Crossfire means 2 cards. If you're really intent on going CF and want to spend only $200, then get 2 4830 512s. Otherwise, 4870 1GB

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mann   03-19-2009 at 05:40:59 AM
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any one know where i can get my hands on a really cheap quad core cpu

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rags_20   03-19-2009 at 05:48:03 AM
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What do you mean by really cheap? How much?

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rags_20   03-19-2009 at 05:53:46 AM
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The cheapest on Newegg is the Q8200- 170$ free shipping.

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mann   03-19-2009 at 05:55:25 AM
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the free shipping is not for me i'm in the caribbean

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boudy   03-19-2009 at 07:18:38 PM
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how about this one.....its definitely cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103244
Although you are probably better off getting a Core 2 Duo.....instead of a cheap quad core

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