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Old 08-16-08   #1 (permalink)
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Question ditch 8800gt sli for 4870x2?
Hey guys!

Now I guess you all have seen the 4870x2..
but should I ditch my 8800gt sli for it?
I game at 1680x1050

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i ditched my 8800gt SLI for CF 4850s.... ditching it for a 4870x2 would have been a no-brainer for me (if i had the dough )
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You do not really need it, but if you have the money, why not?

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What's wrong with your 8800gt's?
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You do not really need it, but if you have the money, why not?
Agreed, unless you REALLY need that much graphics power, I wouldnt do it unless you actually had the money to spend

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Keep the GT's i love em and really at 1680x1050 theirs no real point

I max out every game i play with easy FPS
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it'll only make sense to upgrade if your getting a 24"+ monitor as well.
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Agreed, unless you REALLY need that much graphics power, I wouldnt do it unless you actually had the money to spend
hehe^^ well I am a performance guy, when I see lag I cry
do you guys think I will notice much?

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Think about it. The most graphically challenging game out there right now is Crysis. All you need is an 8800 GT to run Crysis.

Just wait a while for things to get cheaper or until Far Cry 2 comes out!
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Thais really is a no brainer 4870x2 will blow you away

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