here's a couple pics of the one first mentioned. It's getting to crunch time. Do I go for this one or pass on it and eyeball some other ones.
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9800NP was flashed to a 9800XT bios! Added a passive heat sink Aero Cool VM-101 (a $40 heat sink). Card once had a TEC/PELT installed and still has some residual PCB safe silicone.
- 9800NP 325 Core /290 MEMORY
Flashed using a 9800xt bios clock speeds are defaulted now 412 Core/300 MEMORY! MAX OC can be 434 Core/ 325 Memory (Using a TEC for these speeds) Please don't OC past the default 412/290 without adding a fan to the heatsink. · Bus: AGP 8X
Max 3D Resolution: 2048x1536 at 85h 16.7M colors
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
Supports DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
256-bit memory interface removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users with faster 3D graphics
Ports: DVI + VGA + S-video Out
AERO COOL PASSIVE HEATSINK VM-101. Designed for ATI 9800 series video cards. Removing 70 watts of heat! Will take up one or two PCI slot's next the AGP port. This heatsink is LARGE. Condition: Opened working condition. Back of card you will see black residue. This is a neoprene pad to prevent condensation when using a TEC. This will not have any effect on performance or stability.
That is alll the info and pics from the auction for you guy's final evaluation. it's a flashed 9800 to XT 128 MB 256-bit with no fan, but has the aero cool giant heatsink. Guaranteeed no DOA and seller has good rep. all for $75 just looking for that last minute new opinion/perspective/etc. thanks again for all the advice and assistance gang.
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