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Old 03-07-08   #11 (permalink)
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How is that HSK working for you?
Keeps things nice and cool and not annoying when running at 2500 rpm. It comes with thermal compund applied so no hassles. I recommend fitting it with the Mobo out of the case as its a pain to close the clip. I loosened the screw on it a little, mounted, closed secured the clip and tightened the screw.

If I find some time this weekend I want to lap the CPU and heatsink and apply some Tuniq MX-2.
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If I was going to get the best single graphics card for this what would it be?
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How much money do you want to spend?

I would be looking at the 8800GT or 8800GTS if you have over $200 to $300 to spend.

Under $200 I would look at the 9600GT or the 3870.
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8800GS AlphaDog XXX

How does this card compare with the 8800GTX?
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The 9600GT is better than the 8800GS. I would recommend the 8800GT as it is better than the 9600GT and you can pick one up for around $200 with a MIR.

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...06&articID=675

This review might help u out. There are many out there.
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Asus just released the 1002 BIOS revision. Little reluctant to Flash it though as i just got everything stable.
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