Need help with a gfx card please?
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gingerninjaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 16:04    Post subject: Need help with a gfx card please?
Hi:)

I'm going to buy one of these cards i think from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Palit-Nvidia-8800GT-256Bit-Graphics/dp/B0010YXMS2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199197570&sr=8-1
Problem being theres no picture.the card is 117 pounds and i haven't the foggiest if It's a 512 mb version or a 256 mb version?
And what is with the 256bit interface?
Does this mean It's in any way different from a normal 180pounds card?

Thanks Smile
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Nec




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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 16:15    Post subject:
Knowing how to read would help somewhat...

Palit PCX GF Nvidia 8800GT 512MB 256Bit Dual DVI DDR3 PCIE Graphics Card - NE/8800TxT352


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gingerninjaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 16:36    Post subject:
Nec wrote:
Knowing how to read would help somewhat...

Palit PCX GF Nvidia 8800GT 512MB 256Bit Dual DVI DDR3 PCIE Graphics Card - NE/8800TxT352

Well my main point was about the 256bit part as it isn't mentioned on any other of these graphic cards.
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 17:05    Post subject:
It's the memory interface, not very relevant, as all the 8800GT cards I see on newegg are the same, regardless of other specifications.
But if you want some additional details, google for it, as I'm not the technical expert around here.
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gingerninjaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 17:27    Post subject:
Nec wrote:
It's the memory interface, not very relevant, as all the 8800GT cards I see on newegg are the same, regardless of other specifications.
But if you want some additional details, google for it, as I'm not the technical expert around here.

Arrgghh ok thanks mate I've made another thread on some other forum so hopefully they will know about it Smile
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 17:30    Post subject:
Make sure to post back here any coherent thought they come up with to sate my curiousity.


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gingerninjaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 18:01    Post subject:
Nec wrote:
Make sure to post back here any coherent thought they come up with to sate my curiousity.

All's they said was it was fine minus the fact that it will be delivered in 3-5 weeks.
Plus no mention of warranty.
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 18:23    Post subject:
Ah, great, thanks for telling me something I already knew and didn't care about.


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gingerninjaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Tue, 1st Jan 2008 20:36    Post subject:
Nec wrote:
Ah, great, thanks for telling me something I already knew and didn't care about.

You're very very welcome.
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gingerninjaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 12:01    Post subject:
Heres another simlar Amazon 8800gt deal.
This time It's a palit version a little more expensive but shipped between 3-5 weeks Smile
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0010YU136/kelkoocpc-21/ref=nosim
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Nec




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PostPosted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 12:41    Post subject:
I don't think I will ever order anything with such a long shipping time. Maximum ought to be two weeks.
And what's palit? I never heard of them. Anything wrong with the better brands like EVGA and BFG?


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PostPosted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 14:58    Post subject:
Nec wrote:
And what's palit? I never heard of them. Anything wrong with the better brands like EVGA and BFG?
Will be the same excepting for the warranty and support.
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PostPosted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 16:04    Post subject:
Palit I believe is more of a european brand, as well as inno3d or whatever they're called. You don't see those brands in the states, ever. EVGA, BFG and XFX are by far the best around but most their warranty's are restrected to north america most of the time. I think EVGA's stepup program is US only as well.

Best thing about EVGA and XFX is their wararnty allows you to rip off their OEM heatsink and use an aftermarket one as long as you don't damage the card during the process. I know for a fact XFX lets you overclock your card and if it fries they don't care, I think EVGA does as well.


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gingerninjaaaaaa
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PostPosted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 16:22    Post subject:
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Best thing about EVGA and XFX is their wararnty allows you to rip off their OEM heatsink and use an aftermarket one as long as you don't damage the card during the process. I know for a fact XFX lets you overclock your card and if it fries they don't care, I think EVGA does as well.


You're right spykez.
But evga do have the setup programme for us europeans which is a relief last time i checked.
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PostPosted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 17:33    Post subject:
^ step-up program. Also eVGA will replace your card with a brand new one while -e.g.- BFG will send you one that is refurbished.
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