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  • June 23, 2008 - 4:40pm

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So, I'm looking for a new GPU to go in my Mac Pro for use under Windows VIsta. At this point however, I'm stuck. So, my requirements?

- Has to be a good upgrade over an nVidia GeForce 8800GT 512Mb
- I play at 1920x1200, on a dual quad-core 2.8Ghz Xeon, 4Gb RAM
- It can only have ONE or TWO 6-pin PCI-e power sockets. No 6+8 solutions (like the 9800GX2). One would be great, but I'll settle for a double if needed
- I'm willing to look at ATi, but I want hard proof that the card is significantly better than nVidia's offerings

Currently I'm looking at the BFG GTX 260 OC, retailing around £270. The 280, unfortunately, requires the 8 and 6 pin power leads. Any other offerings?


Secondly, I need somebody in the US to buy me a $12.99 cable from AMD's website and ship it to me. Obviously I'll compensate you ;)

 
 
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      is a level 50 Demon

      There is no hard proof at the moment, but it looks like the 4870's are going to own the 9800s.

      We'll know in a few weeks though.
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      06.23.08 9:57 pm
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          Played Final Fantasy Games Before FF7

          Quite possibly, but then there's the 200 series that just came out. All that can be said is that the whole thing is being shaken up.
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          06.24.08 11:12 am
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              is a level 50 Demon

              It's just telling you that you should ditch the silly green stuff.
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              06.25.08 12:35 pm
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            Not living in the US, can't help with GPUs, soooo I'm not your man (pardon woman) for this advice stuff! hihi
            06.24.08 11:55 am
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                Played Final Fantasy Games Before FF7

                I live in the UK!
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                06.24.08 1:38 pm
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                    Yeah, I know, but I was reacting for your sentence: "I need somebody in the US to buy me..." so I'm not yours to buy cable, not even having knowledge about GPUs ;)

                    cheerz!
                    06.25.08 1:23 pm
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                  Always go NVIDIA. Accept not alternatives. :)
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                  08.07.08 6:59 am
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                      Played Final Fantasy Games Before FF7

                      That's been my rule up until now, but I'm looking at XFireing a pair of Mac edition 3870s, which'll work under OS X and then XFire under Vista.

                      Oh woe is choices, combined with moving!
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                      08.07.08 5:17 pm
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