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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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but theres no AGP on that either. everything 925x is pci-e.
you want 925 with agp?
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Darth Grifter
you want 925 with agp?
i originally asked if i should get a motherboard that supports 8x AGP rather than pci-e.. and u said "IMO you should"......
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Samson
i originally asked if i should get a motherboard that supports 8x AGP rather than pci-e.. and u said "IMO you should"......
socket 478 and agp will be generally cheaper than 825 and pci-e
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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x800 XT PT, goes for around 480. ppl overclock em like to 700mhz.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Darth Grifter
socket 478 and agp will be generally cheaper than 825 and pci-e
but see.. i already bought and received my 3.2 prescott lga775
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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i think ill just go with this card

XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT Video Card, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, Dual DVI/TV-Out, PCI-E, Model "PVT45GUD" -RETAIL

Good enough?
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Darth Grifter
That's AGP.

Originally Posted by Samson
i think ill just go with this card

XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT Video Card, 256MB GDDR3, 256-Bit, Dual DVI/TV-Out, PCI-E, Model "PVT45GUD" -RETAIL

Good enough?
Not just good enough, it's a badass video card, the only one better right now is the 6800 Ultra, and it's not much better and cost $100 more.
But it's not in stock at Newegg. You might have to look somewhere else. I saw on another site that said it's not being released till 12/6
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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thanks. on a side note.. i think there are just waayy too many options these days when it comes to computer components. I think i chose the wrong time to build a new pc. :-)
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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oh... and im ordering the new antec neopower 480 PSU. I like the idea of having the ability to use only the required power cables... your opinion?
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Samson
oh... and im ordering the new antec neopower 480 PSU. I like the idea of having the ability to use only the required power cables... your opinion?
I have the same PSU.
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