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redgarl   06-11-2009 at 11:17:52 PM

Here is my concern, I was wondering if it would be better to grab 2 4850 at 100$ each or buying a new BFG 8800 GTX OC and putting them in SLI.

For me power saving is important and one of my main bother was the MONSTROUS energy used by 2 8800 GTX OC in SLI.

I am buiding a new system and I only want to game at 1080p since I will use a TV as a monitor. Still, the TV will be 120 Hz.

p.s. : I already own one BFG 8800 GTX OC.


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ehanger   06-12-2009 at 01:08:06 AM
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I don't even think it's possible to buy a brand new 8800GTX anymore. I would go with the 4850's in crossfire instead.

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HundredIslandsBoy   06-12-2009 at 01:20:35 AM
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redgarl   06-12-2009 at 03:07:19 AM
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HundredIslandsBoy wrote :

Sell the 8800 GTX and buy an overclocked GTX 260. It'll perform better than 2 8800 GTZ or CF 4850.



From Guru3d VGA chartz... you are wrong.

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For The Horde   06-12-2009 at 03:36:04 AM
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the real question would be two 9800 gtx's or two 4850's and even then the 4850's pull ahead by an inch

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megamanx00   06-12-2009 at 05:09:26 AM
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Yeah, two of those 8800s would suck up some mad power. Not only that but for the price of a new one, you could pick up two 4850 1GBs which would be a bit faster. If power is an issue for you, then get two 4850 1GBs. I would probably try and pick up another 8800 GTX from eBay or something though :D.

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redgarl   06-12-2009 at 06:18:47 AM
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megamanx00 wrote :

Yeah, two of those 8800s would suck up some mad power. Not only that but for the price of a new one, you could pick up two 4850 1GBs which would be a bit faster. If power is an issue for you, then get two 4850 1GBs. I would probably try and pick up another 8800 GTX from eBay or something though :D.



That was my idea... even if it's used for an 100$ it seemed like a fair deal...

Also it's a BFG card...

What to do, what to do...

My built with 2 asus top 4850 would cost in all 1375$ cad... around 1240$ US. (shipping and taxes included)

Seriously, I think I will sell my old Core 2 Duo system with my 8800 GTX in it and start new.

Thanks

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