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Old 07-30-2006, 10:02 PM
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Confused Video Card Pick
for some it seems like a clear-cut choice, but ive been wondering what card to get for my rig when i buy it (hopefully, cross yer fingers!) next month. Ati Radeon x1900xtx or geforce 7950 GX2. i figure im spending alot on this pc, and i want it to be just what i want, but ive never ownd a nvidia card, and never thought i would till the 7950 came out. so im just a lil hesitant to get one... (personal reasons only)
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Old 07-31-2006, 01:11 AM
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Get the GeForce one. I've got a GeForce right now and it's about 2-3 years old and never screwed up on me!

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Old 07-31-2006, 08:03 AM
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Im not gonna lie, ive been an ATI fan for a long ass time and know a lot about them. Nvidia not so much and I havent been a fan of theirs. But, if you are planning to game on your computer, I would go with nvidia, it seems that ATI has a lot more trouble with different games, being compatible and working well. As with nvidia, i have heard of a lot of users that they have never had problems and love it. My next card, which should be soon as soon as i break down a buy a new one, will probably be an nvidia.
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Old 07-31-2006, 11:12 AM
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the 7950 is a one card SLI for users who dont have sli mobos but if oyu got an Sli/x-fire mobo dont get it

If you got a SLi/x-fire mobo i would get teh x1900xtx
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Old 07-31-2006, 01:27 PM
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Old 07-31-2006, 09:11 PM
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x1900xtx FTW!!!!!!!
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Old 07-31-2006, 11:29 PM
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go to newegg .. go to videocards .. sort by price .. pick the one on top (most expensive)
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Old 08-01-2006, 11:58 AM
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yeah, I'd probably get the x1900xtx too, im a nVidia fan, but ive heard the 79xx's have overheating issues :/
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Old 08-01-2006, 04:43 PM
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man, think im more confused now then when i posted this lol
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Old 08-03-2006, 12:20 PM
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i change my decision to the geforce 7950 gx2
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Old 08-03-2006, 08:22 PM
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Still only 131 fps for a dual one card SLi config and 89 for the x1900xtx for only one card i would still go with the x1900xtx
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Old 08-07-2006, 01:55 AM
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well, thx to all that posted, i made my choice, im goin with the x1900xtx
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Old 08-07-2006, 04:38 AM
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good choise ... I never had any probs with ATi, even my mobile x1600 lays the smack down at school
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Old 08-07-2006, 10:01 AM
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nooooo u dont understand!

the 7950 gx2 is 2 GPUs in 1 card
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nice choice pirate
hope you're happy with your purchase!
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Old 08-07-2006, 11:44 AM
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get the ati card
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