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TSntc3freak
post Dec 29 2007, 06:34 PM

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QUOTE(tech_frix @ Dec 28 2007, 05:17 PM)
any brand of 8800gt and plus a gud thermal paste...
then u gud for gaming... whistling.gif  whistling.gif
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oh i thought the stock cooler has thermal paste already..no?? rclxub.gif
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post Dec 29 2007, 06:39 PM

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of course an after market would be better whistling.gif
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post Dec 29 2007, 06:53 PM

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QUOTE(168257061 @ Dec 29 2007, 06:39 PM)
of course an after market would be better whistling.gif
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need spend extra money mah laugh.gif
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post Dec 31 2007, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(fcuk90 @ Dec 29 2007, 06:53 PM)
need spend extra money mah laugh.gif
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exactly! laugh.gif
neway,is it cause of the 8800GT's cooling performance? coz reviews say it's running a little on the hot side unsure.gif
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post Dec 31 2007, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(ntc3freak @ Dec 28 2007, 03:11 PM)
8800GT and Q6600 is already in the shopping list. And what brand should i get the 8800GT from?? Which offer the best value for money?
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Any 8800gt with new custom cooler. It should help to lower down those nasty temps on stock cooler.
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post Dec 31 2007, 11:18 AM

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4k to 5k u cant get a mid end but a high end one !
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post Dec 31 2007, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(168257061 @ Dec 29 2007, 06:39 PM)
of course an after market would be better whistling.gif
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ERM...ERM.. nod.gif nod.gif
if u want to keep ur card longer just make sure ur load temp is ok lor...
if u want to stick to ur stock thermal paste, its ur choice....
just give some of my opinion.. blush.gif
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post Dec 31 2007, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(tech_frix @ Dec 31 2007, 01:52 PM)
ERM...ERM.. nod.gif  nod.gif
if u want to keep ur card longer just make sure ur load temp is ok lor...
if u want to stick to ur stock thermal paste, its ur choice....
just give some of my opinion.. blush.gif
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hahaha...stock thermal paste + cooler still fine.
Depends on how you take care it.
gee...i manage to get 80C laugh.gif on 3DMark06 @ 25% fan speed.
70C @ 60% fan speed.
And NFS Pro Street(ahem2) all full setting, 8xAA/16xAF, 1440x900. 74C max @ 25% fan speed.

All temp is under 20c ambient temp sleep.gif

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