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Clinic · 07-31-08

If I had an SLI board and the GX2 had been ~300$ when I got my 4870s, I'd probably be running Quad SLI right now instead of crossfire. However, the GX2 does have its foibles (microstuttering).

I'd say, if you already have it, keep your GX2. It will be a viable GPU for a LONG time coming. Just look at the 8800 GTXs and Ultras still floating around. And they are STILL worth having.

sLowEnd · 08-02-08

Since you're BFG, can't you step-up to a GTX280?

weebeast · 08-03-08

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Originally Posted by Al plants Corn

Is there still the issue of "stuttering" at load? My 9800Gx2 should be here Saturday so I haven't had a chance to test it out.

What do you mean?When should it stutter?

Jehan · 08-03-08

The 9800GX2 is the superior card, but considering the price you pay for it, it's really not worth it. Save your money and wait for the 4870X2.

If you're willing to pay as much for a graphics card as you did for the 9800GX2, you might as well go XFire 4870X2.

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Jehan New to Overclock.net Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 505 Rep: 7 Unique Rep: 6 Trader Rating: 0	The 9800GX2 is the superior card, but considering the price you pay for it, it's really not worth it. Save your money and wait for the 4870X2. If you're willing to pay as much for a graphics card as you did for the 9800GX2, you might as well go XFire 4870X2.

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