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This video card was for an upgrade of a 12 year old Pentium 4, XP SP3 ATX desktop to enable playback of the newer Blu-Ray movies. Didn't have a lot of choices as the older motherboard prevented the use of any higher end components from being used now, so you have to pick what is compatible with the system you have. The choice of using this EVGA GeForce 8800 GTX video card to upgrade an older computer was perfect, as long as you remember the greater power demand of the GeForce 8800 GTX. But overall this video card worked out well as it was compatible with the present motherboard, it used the same PCI express x16 card slot, and the newer drivers installed perfectly. So just remember, when upgrading video cards, just insure you research all the different compatibility issues and you'll be able to breath some new life into your older computer.Read full review
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I love this thing. It's a HUGE performance boost over my old GTX 260 when overclocked (I'm running at 800/1600) and it runs cooler than that thing ever did under load. The only thing I don't like about this is that the fan has to run very loud in order to keep it at these low temps. I bought this model because I like the idea of having the heat sent outside of my case instead of being put into it. This is only a minor con, seeing as even when it's overclocked, the noise of the fan is inaudible over most games at a medium-low volume, but it's still a little disappointing. I highly reccommend this or any other GTX 460, though presented the option to do this again, I think I would have gone with a normal heatsink model do eliminate the noise.
I got this to replace a dying 9800gt but as soon as i put it in i start artifacting on 2D models, mainly LoL. I am able to furmark without a problem and play assassin's creed fine, yet when it comes to game menus and other 2D models it artifacts like crazy. I did get it used, but the seller did say it was going to work just fine. I probably just got a bad one is all, but compared to the xfx one that worked on the first try, it didn't come across to me as a good product. It does look cool though. Overall, i like my xfx one better, especially with lifetime warranty. Though it is just as quiet at 100% fan!
This is a very good card for the 100 I payed for it used. I have it in sli with another just like it that I have had for over a year and this one was about 6 months old. very good quality. a little noisy when things get busy but my computer is about as loud or louder already. Dont notice it as much when it is on auto fan. They are also overclocked now to 730 and that is plenty for what I need. :)
I had spent a lot of money on a 8800 overclocked from EVGA and it blew my mind on quality. When looking at a card EVGA was the only card for me. This is from someone that used to ONLY buy Asus. I got the GTX 260 for a great price and looking at a second to SLI it cause i was so blown away the ability for the price. I will never buy outside of EVGA again if i have the option.... stupid laptops lol
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