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    Default 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    I've heard that the 7600GT's prefrom pretty well in SLI but I was just wondering if it would be worth while getting a single 7900GT instead of the two 7600GT's? I was thinking of two MSI NX7600GT's
    http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=729
    Or a single Xpertvision 7900GT 512MB edition.

    The only real issue for me with going SLI with these cards is the noise. Does anyone know how loud these fans are?

    My friend has got the 7900GT version of these MSI cards so that what drew me towards them. And I liked the Xpertvision card because it has got the 512MB of ram.

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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    I personally would get the 7900GT, and when you have enough money, do SLI with that.

    And, you can always buy a quiter aftermarket cooler.
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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    Save up you're cash and get the 7950. I have heard nothing but great things from that. But as for you're question,

    7900 would be better. Its harder to maintain two 7600s.

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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    Don't buy it on the decision of how much RAM a card has. 512MB of RAM shows little to no performance gains than 256MB of RAM.

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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    get the 7900gt more pipes and more support for a single card still right now.

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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    Accually, I reccomend 128 MB cards, They run faster and smooth.

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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    I don't understand how 128mb cards are faster than 256 if the latter has a 256 bit memory interface.
    Are you comparing 128 mb w/ 128 bit MI and 256 w/ 128 bit MI cards?

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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    from a cost perspective, it would probably make more sense to get a 7900gt.

    i see on newegg that the 7600gt is on average about $165, and the 7900gt is about $260. do the math, and youll see you can save about 50 or 60 bucks.

    another thing to consider is the x1900gt. it is in the same price range for the most part... except this sapphire one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102022. its not cheap because its a bad brand, its cheap because its a good deal.

    i dont know how the x1900gt and the 7900gt stack up. im going to look for some comparisons... but i would imagine they would be close, and the price of that particular sapphire card is attractive.

    <EDIT> yes the x1900gt and 7900gt are about evenly matched at stock speeds. to give the 7900 an advantage worth noting, i would say you need a core clock of about 500 (stock is 450). to give the x1900 an advantage, i would say a core clock of about 625 (stock is 575). both of them may allow you to unlock an extra few pipelines as well. overall it really is a toss up.


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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    Thanks. The only reason i was asking was cos I have the cash to go either way. I'm not going for a 7950 or a 7900GTX cos it's just overkill And they cost to much. Not worth the cash i recon. Um... if i could find a 256MB 256bit 6600GT would it wake a difference?

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    Default Re: 2x 7600GT or a 7900GT

    eww... 6600 is so last year. dont even go there. just dont, or ill never forgive you.


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