Graphics Card Reccomended
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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
Where will it say if it is an sli mobo?
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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
Make sure you get one with an nVidia chipset. All nVidia chipset motherboards should be able to do it. Obviously, also make sure you have at least two PCI-e x16 slots.
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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
They all seem quite expensive and are all out of my budget so i think im gonna pass on an sli but definatly the 8800GT
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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
This Asus P5N32 seems pretty affordable as far as these things go.
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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
WOW Thanks for that i might reconsider..
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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
Glad I could help. 

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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
Well i now have my plan for my new folder. Here it is:
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
Asus P5N32 Mobo(thanks shatteredsilicon)
8GB Corsair DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 4 x 2GB
Western Digital 160GB SATAII 7200 rpm
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Socet 775 Cooler
PNY GeForce 8800GT 256MB GDDR3
EZ Cool 700W Tornado PSU
Vista Home Premium x64 bit
Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Black
Thats it any suggestions welcome!
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
Asus P5N32 Mobo(thanks shatteredsilicon)
8GB Corsair DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 4 x 2GB
Western Digital 160GB SATAII 7200 rpm
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Socet 775 Cooler
PNY GeForce 8800GT 256MB GDDR3
EZ Cool 700W Tornado PSU
Vista Home Premium x64 bit
Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Black
Thats it any suggestions welcome!
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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
I think you're missing an 8800GT in that list. 

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Re: Graphics Card Reccomended
I would have two but i cant afford it. I will however get one in time.