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 3850 and 8800GT, Which one is the Best bang for buck?

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Godek
post Dec 25 2007, 08:57 PM

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but 8800GT still hot stuff man hehe. maybe because they sold because its high temp wub.gif wub.gif
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post Dec 25 2007, 09:00 PM

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haha... thank you...not many ppl on the dark side now adays...
Sooner or later.. we will spawn more.. hehe.. jkjk tongue.gif


Added on December 25, 2007, 9:03 pmlol.. thats 1 of the reason... 8800gt hog power like hell too.. haha.... xD

my power supply says something like
pure power = 300watt
max power = 600watt

u think 8800gt can live in there?



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post Dec 25 2007, 10:08 PM

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you need at least 550W true power 2 fire up the baby plus additional custom cooler 4 future safety but 3870 doesnt need that because the stock cooler itself is good ardy. i can assure you that you wont regret it when you join the dark side. HO HO HO!
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post Dec 26 2007, 12:34 AM

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if a 2900XT can fire up nicely on my RealPower 450w PSU, i'm sure those 3 series can survive nicely.
TSdecarusz
post Jan 6 2008, 03:06 AM

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3850 256mb can survive inside my power supply ma?

true power = 300watt
max power = 600watt


Added on January 6, 2008, 3:07 amhow about 8800gt 256mb (only 60 ringgit more expensive than 3850)
can survive in my pc?


Added on January 6, 2008, 3:17 ammy rig =
pentium d 2.6
1 pcs kingston 4200 (533)
1 lg dvd burner
2 fan(1 got led)
1 seagate 200gb


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post Jan 6 2008, 03:57 AM

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QUOTE(decarusz @ Jan 6 2008, 03:06 AM)
3850 256mb can survive inside my power supply ma?

true power = 300watt
max power = 600watt


Added on January 6, 2008, 3:07 amhow about 8800gt 256mb (only 60 ringgit more expensive than 3850)
can survive in my pc?


Added on January 6, 2008, 3:17 ammy rig =
pentium d 2.6
1 pcs kingston 4200 (533)
1 lg dvd burner
2 fan(1 got led)
1 seagate 200gb
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ur psu what brand??better get 450w true power psu
TSdecarusz
post Jan 6 2008, 04:00 AM

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erm. power logic magnum 300..come with casing de..
vailance
post Jan 6 2008, 05:18 AM

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QUOTE(decarusz @ Jan 6 2008, 04:00 AM)
erm. power logic magnum 300..come with casing de..
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although last time i use powerlogic 500w psu for 1 yr plus it didnt giv me prob even i oc my rig also lol... until i upgrade to 8800GT 512mb and get some stuffs into my casing then i switch to corsair 520w. but then without changing it , pc still run fine but then the psu a bit hot la.. for stability i suggest u change it to pure 400w or more psu . All IT there i saw they got some promo on enermax 400w. acbel also got alot there.

and again, to be safe better change it..

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post Jan 6 2008, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(decarusz @ Jan 6 2008, 04:00 AM)
erm. power logic magnum 300..come with casing de..
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Better get a better psu
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post Jan 6 2008, 08:27 PM

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What brand and minimum watt required for CF and Overclocked pentium d 805. From review done by Tomshardware i seen their pentium d 805 hog about 30 watt more than the best dual core in pentium d family.

 

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