confused coz from my knowledge all GTX260 core 216 is 55nm and older core 192 is the 65nm version
but to me assuming both pre-overclock GTX260 Core 216 and non OC version are 55nm. i would go for the factory overclocked version. the thing with graphic card is they vary individually. same model card wont overclock the same. some can go high and stay stable and some wont. but factory OC cards guarantee you the stability at that pre-overclocked speed. and the bios of the preoverclocked version are generally better and more overclockable. if it was the golden sample of gainward generally have custom cooler and it would be cheaper in total than you change the cooler yourself. + changing the cooler does mean u are voiding the warranty (correct me if i am wrong coz from what i see they always have a sticker at the cooler mounting bracket there if removed = void warranty as far as i know la)

just saw the price difference of the sonic version and the reference model. quice a big difference in price.
but to me. those who doesn't wanna do the overclocking ur own self then go for the sonic version if not. go reference design and proceed the modding and overclocking yourself. personally i choose the sonic coz i am that kind of person lol. just my 2 cents



This post has been edited by hahn87: Feb 15 2009, 06:25 PM

a good strategy indeed to make people "forced" buy their Overclocked ones with 3rd party heatsinks ..

i thought factory overclocked ones can still overclock again??

can clocked .. no problem

wow nice double clocking!

how cute



who want buy ?

This post has been edited by xelnamikaze: Feb 15 2009, 08:20 PM

haha,cute but cannot sell things here o =.=

lol, his CM 690 got wave like the CM casing XD

dude use that as ur avatar
LMAO
CM690 FTW~~

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Added on February 15, 2009, 10:28 pm@xelnamikaze
oh yah. some factory OCed graphic card bios tend to overclock a lot better than reference stock clock. Asus 4870 TOP bios would be the best example.

This post has been edited by hahn87: Feb 15 2009, 10:28 PM

lolz
btw i wanna ask, the CM 690 fan beside the PSU one
that fan bracket thing with filter can take out and mount the fan??
or need to let the casing sleep only can screw in?

yes can take out .. after you take out only you can mount the fan ..

but for 14cm fan .. you can choose whether to mount it or not

hey i jz got this today for my 2nd rig



my Primary rig is using CM mystique 632 as well

This post has been edited by raynmay: Feb 15 2009, 11:24 PM

CM Mystique 632 supporter!
post interior plz??

the pic i post is Elite 334
case ord put bk to box as i not yet gather all my other items yet lol
will post aft i assemble all the thing later

Mystique is my current case i using

interior is all the same for Elite series
going to have hard time doing cable management
show us some photos after assembling can? wanna copy some ideas

post la
i wanna learn also
coz when i get my CM 690 i lazy re-do my cable management
post please

@raynmay
i dono Elite's look

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Added on February 15, 2009, 11:51 pm
double post
thanks to screamyx

This post has been edited by Koki: Feb 15 2009, 11:52 PM

lol ok sure but im noob on this...i try my best hehe
ya the internal abit cramp n not much space for cable management...
but cant fidn any cheapo casing with nice looking lol

mystique i din do much cable management bro
u mean the Elite look bad?

This post has been edited by raynmay: Feb 15 2009, 11:56 PM

@raynmay
no la, i never see the Elite's page on CM coz of the cable management and ventilation
i asked the LYN and they recommend me CM 690
then i kena poison liao

don't you guys think the ventilation thing is a bit too overhyped? many people are using cap ayam casing yet their systems do not suffer from overheating

no money go for CM690 le budget tight...vr cheap casing rm135 only
so get this CM690 look alike lol

btw u got ur CM690 ord?
saw alot @ LYP today lol