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07-07-11, 12:39 AM | #16 |
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REECE I'm going to go with Arclight but in a slightly different direction.
You said your not flush in first post. Even the $175.00 is a bit of a reach. Save up a bit until you can get over the $200.00 + hump Then alot of cards are open to You. . And good for years to come until Complete New boild. |
07-07-11, 12:53 AM | #17 |
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Yes, I would prefer the better card but my patience is another factor, this time of the year is everyone's birthdays (one of our Granddaughters is next week) so I would be going to save for a bigger card and PSU, I think I know what the wife will say, plus she has basically given me a nod for the $175 but even then I will have to wait a couple of weeks, she has $100 there at the moment and will be a fortnight before the next pay! Her birthday is August 12 so I also have to save for that!
Anyway I'm sure you're not interested in my dirty laundry!!
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07-07-11, 01:15 AM | #18 |
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Patience ? I still recommend " Do the dirty laundry" and save.
In the long run you'll be glad you did. You won't be back here in a year or so going thru the same thing Buddy. AND buy for Warranty. 1yr is almost the same as NO Warranty. Good Luck Reece |
07-07-11, 04:29 AM | #19 |
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Im very impressed with my 6850, and it overclocks usually to performance similar to the 6870 if you dont mind getting your hands dirty.
Really good bang for buck.
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07-07-11, 10:59 PM | #20 | |
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From a review:
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I couldn't help myself FIREWALL, I placed an order!!
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07-10-11, 08:00 PM | #21 |
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Well I got it and pleased although I'm having problem getting a manual fan speed controller to work, it always annoys me that they produce a card with excellent fan speed control only to stuff it up on the next version!
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