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Video cards again

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FlitGun =GCHQ=
 Post subject: Video cards again
 Post Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:34 am 
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Need new card/s. Had trouble with my present 8600gt x 2. Fans seized from overheating; replacement fans seem to be almost as much as a new 8600 card, so i think get a new card. :(

I see what everyone says is wonderful, but just wanted some verification on what is suitable for me/my system.

I'll just ramble some spec here, and maybe someone would be able to tell me if my ideas are not compatible.

ASUS M2N-E SLI motherboard
AMD Athlon x 2 5600+
1GB DDR2-667 RAM

So, heard the 9800gtx + SLI was a good one. Pricey though. Much point in having 2? Must i have 2, as i had 2 8600s and also my motherboard says SLI (?)

Or maybe something else would do? Suggestions welcome.

need direction... :smile:

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Johns
 Post subject: Re: Video cards again
 Post Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:33 pm 
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No need for 2.. just cos it says sli you dont need sli.. ;)

1 9800 should do the trick.. will most if not all fps that have been released.

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LeBeourfCurtaine
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 Post Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:16 am 
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I have quad SLi via 2x 9800GX2s 8)

Just waiting for my board to be repaired..... :cry:

Have you checked to see if your card is still in warranty? Tried sourcing the fans yourself?

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FlitGun =GCHQ=
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 Post Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:34 am 
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I think i might've voided the warranty by taking the fan out and oiling it. :beye: Though I don't remember getting an nvidia warranty note. hmmm.

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 Post Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:12 pm 
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did you get a card in the end?
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