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Wonderman

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject: 8600GT Thoughts ? Archived from groups: alt>comp>periphs>videocards>nvidia (more info?)

I was considering upgrading from an XFX 7600 GS 256 to this - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125083 FS X is a bit too choppy in the old card and I could use a boost in CAD as well. Any thoughts appreciated. BTW I'm running a nearly silent Sony desktop so fanless is really important. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Wonderman wrote: > I was considering upgrading from an XFX 7600 GS 256 to this - > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125083 > > > FS X is a bit too choppy in the old card and I could use a boost in CAD > as well. Any thoughts appreciated. BTW I'm running a nearly silent > Sony desktop so fanless is really important. How about a fanless 512M 8800GT from ECS that costs only $215 (after rebate) Thank you, NewEgg, and you are welcome Wonderman. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134035&nm_mc=...-IGNEFL >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Careful. According to the user reviews, ECS did a poor job with the packaging; the card often comes through shipping with bent fins and broken plastic trim. -- "War is the continuation of politics by other means. It can therefore be said that politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed." "Mr.E Solved!" <Iamsingle.TakeThisOut@askme.out> wrote in message news:NLCdnSzQ04kStCvanZ2dnUVZ_vzinZ2d@comcast.com... > How about a fanless 512M 8800GT from ECS that costs only $215 (after > rebate) > > Thank you, NewEgg, and you are welcome Wonderman. > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134035&nm_mc=...-IGNEFL > >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

First of One wrote: > Careful. According to the user reviews, ECS did a poor job with the > packaging; the card often > comes through shipping with bent fins and broken plastic trim. > Oh noes! Possibly bent fins! Possibly broken plastic trim! I too read the reviews from the newegg buyers. You bend the fin(s) back in place if necessary and if the optional fans or plastic bits arrived mashed, you get new ones if you plan on even using them. That was a stretch even for you, firsty you old sock, you old horse thief, you old so-and-so. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Wonderman" <nospamidainc RemoveThis @cox.net> wrote in message news:mhntj.12253$H05.3497@newsfe06.phx... >I was considering upgrading from an XFX 7600 GS 256 to this - > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125083 > Bottom feeder for FS X 3D. A this 8800GS is twice the card for $60 more. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150275 Better yet, why not just get a the real deal 256Mb 8800GT for $209 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125089 or this 512Mb Galaxy 8800GT for $184 with rebate http://www.ncixus.com/products/27328/88YFF6HUFEXX/Galaxy%20Technology/ I have one of the OC Galaxy 8800GT 512Mb cards and it's quality is right up there with the best. Excellent overclocker too. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I'd love to put one of those in but they all use fans. I've tried cards that use fans and they all sound like Dustbusters on low speed. Any ideas about fanless cards ? "Augustus" <no_one RemoveThis @nowhere.net> wrote in message news:Xlptj.22040$w57.13704@edtnps90... > > "Wonderman" <nospamidainc RemoveThis @cox.net> wrote in message > news:mhntj.12253$H05.3497@newsfe06.phx... >>I was considering upgrading from an XFX 7600 GS 256 to this - >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125083 >> > > Bottom feeder for FS X 3D. A this 8800GS is twice the card for $60 more. > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150275 > > Better yet, why not just get a the real deal 256Mb 8800GT for $209 > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125089 > > or this 512Mb Galaxy 8800GT for $184 with rebate > http://www.ncixus.com/products/27328/88YFF6HUFEXX/Galaxy%20Technology/ > > I have one of the OC Galaxy 8800GT 512Mb cards and it's quality is right > up there with the best. Excellent overclocker too. > >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Wonderman wrote: > I'd love to put one of those in but they all use fans. I've tried cards > that use fans and they all sound like Dustbusters on low speed. > > Any ideas about fanless cards ? > Sparkle has a press release for a fanless one. The second link is a review. Any time you buy a passive, be prepared to mount a fan next to it. http://www.sparkle.com.tw/News/SP8800GTpassive/news_SP8800GT_passive_EN.html http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/489/1/ Paul >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:12 am Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Wonderman" <nospamidainc.TakeThisOut@cox.net> wrote in message news:TFptj.17420$n42.9474@newsfe08.phx... > I'd love to put one of those in but they all use fans. I've tried cards > that use fans and they all sound like Dustbusters on low speed. > > Any ideas about fanless cards ? That Galaxy I pointed you at has a silent fan. It's not like the other enclosed dustbuster 8800GT's. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:54 am Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

My vista score is currently a 4.3. Can anyone guess what an 8600GT score would yield ? "Wonderman" <nospamidainc.DeleteThis@cox.net> wrote in message news:mhntj.12253$H05.3497@newsfe06.phx... >I was considering upgrading from an XFX 7600 GS 256 to this - > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125083 > > > FS X is a bit too choppy in the old card and I could use a boost in CAD as > well. Any thoughts appreciated. BTW I'm running a nearly silent Sony > desktop so fanless is really important. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

There are a lot of things I can do to repair the card, but I won't because I paid money for a new, defect-free product. As for the horse thief part, well, I don't trust anything with less than 4 wheels and a motor. Unless you are talking about a certain first-person slasher game made by Bethesda... -- "War is the continuation of politics by other means. It can therefore be said that politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed." "Mr.E Solved!" <Iamsingle.DeleteThis@askme.out> wrote in message news:Tdqdnfm-6OJd1CvanZ2dnUVZ_oimnZ2d@comcast.com... > Oh noes! Possibly bent fins! Possibly broken plastic trim! I too read the > reviews from the newegg buyers. > > You bend the fin(s) back in place if necessary and if the optional fans or > plastic bits arrived mashed, you get new ones if you plan on even using > them. > > That was a stretch even for you, firsty you old sock, you old horse thief, > you old so-and-so. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:05 am Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Wonderman" <nospamidainc.TakeThisOut@cox.net> wrote in message news:6PCtj.17478$n42.14795@newsfe08.phx... > My vista score is currently a 4.3. Can anyone guess what an 8600GT score > would yield ? Why don't you go out, buy it, then tell us all after ignoring all the constructive advice? >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:58 am Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Augustus wrote: > Why don't you go out, buy it, then tell us all after ignoring all the > constructive advice? Hah! But that would mean he would have to face the sad reality that his PC really isn't up to the task of running his flight sim the way he wants. Face it Wonderman, if you want FSX to run better, you need a faster CPU. as well, it's just how that goes. But, your Vaio can't take CPU upgrades easily if at all, best guess. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Geez... Whats the average age on this board ? 8 ? "Augustus" <no_one.TakeThisOut@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:xZCtj.21382$FO1.14883@edtnps82... > > "Wonderman" <nospamidainc.TakeThisOut@cox.net> wrote in message > news:6PCtj.17478$n42.14795@newsfe08.phx... >> My vista score is currently a 4.3. Can anyone guess what an 8600GT score >> would yield ? > > Why don't you go out, buy it, then tell us all after ignoring all the > constructive advice? > >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Augustus wrote: > Why don't you go out, buy it, then tell us all after ignoring all the > constructive advice? LOL! That would truly be an incremental upgrade. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:04 am Post subject: Re: 8600GT Thoughts ? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Wonderman" <nospamidainc.RemoveThis@cox.net> wrote in message news:mhntj.12253$H05.3497@newsfe06.phx > I was considering upgrading from an XFX 7600 GS 256 to this - > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125083 > > > FS X is a bit too choppy in the old card and I could use a boost in > CAD as well. Any thoughts appreciated. BTW I'm running a nearly > silent Sony desktop so fanless is really important. Given the 8600GT's DX9 performance is roughly that of a 7600GT it's not much of an upgrade from a 7600GS. >> Stay informed about: 8600GT Thoughts ?

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