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Old 3 Weeks Ago   #11 (permalink)
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gonna go with the gtx 285 tonight for $200. thanks
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Nvidia for quality and good drivers.
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for your res - go with the gtx 285 - It will mutilate x1024 resolution, and be quite comfortable with x1200. Plus you don't need to worry about scaling with crossfire.

edit: oops, I missed your last post saying you were buying the 285 - my bad
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GTX285 hands down in my opinion.
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I think that there 4870X2 will be best for now. It has dual GPU support and it's slightly faster. And you only have a 650Watt PSU making it an easier choice to go with ATi. Nividia cards generally take up more power.
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just installed the gtx285 and wow.. this thing really moves. it was also big as balls, i have to relocate my hard drives and floppy.

thanks again. i'm now back to the green side.
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For sure the 285 for 200 bucks lol
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I would say gtx 285, where can you get it for $200, just wondering
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