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Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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Name: The_Vigil
Date: February 19, 2007 at 14:39:17 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?
OS: XP Media Center 2004
CPU/Ram: Core 2 E6400/1024MB Ram
Model/Manufacturer: Dell XPS410

Comment:

I'm considering purchasing a Pci-e 7950GT 256MB for $190 after rebate. It's a foxconn. For the money it seems like a very good card to get. A significant upgrade from my x1300Pro. I considered getting an ATI x1950XT which is just a little more expensive and a bit "better" than the 7950GT. I'm leaning towards the 7950GT because the reviews I read for the Radeon weren't that flattering as far as heat issues and workmanship went. Any opinions?

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Response Number 1

Name: heropsycho2177
Date: February 19, 2007 at 14:54:22 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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How about an 8800GTS 384M? I've seen them for as little as $280 after rebate. You'd get significantly better performance and DX10 full capability.
Otherwise, the 7950 is a pretty good card, but the X1950XT looks like it significantly beats it in performance.
I dunno about FoxConn as far as quality goes. I know their motherboards aren't very good.
"Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion!
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Response Number 2

Name: The_Vigil
Date: February 19, 2007 at 16:13:52 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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I never really considered the 8800, but after u mentioned it I did a little research and found this
http://www.legitreviews.com/article...
Not quite 384M, but 320, and XFX quality. The extreme model goes for $310. I wasn't really looking to go out of my $200 price range, but the DX10 plays heavily in favor of the extra C-note, plus the XFX name.
I have to measure my case's innards to see if this baby will fit, but aside from that the only thing I have to worry about is my PSU. My XPS410 has 375W. According to the review posted above, 400W is recommended.

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Response Number 3

Name: The_Vigil
Date: February 19, 2007 at 16:22:04 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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I found this review that listed a chart of power consumption
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/H...
According to this it looks like I'm in safe waters as far as Wattage goes.
I also occurred to me I may have misunderstood what you meant by 384M.

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Response Number 4

Name: heropsycho2177
Date: February 19, 2007 at 17:27:28 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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How do you figure?!
Dude, more things in your machine use power other than your video card! That link actually proves your PSU ain't gonna cut it!!!
Yes, I meant 320M card.
"Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion!
Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution!
The ripple effect is too good not to mention.
If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"

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Response Number 5

Name: The_Vigil
Date: February 19, 2007 at 19:15:00 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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I was under the impression that they were taking measurements for the entire system... basic HD, RAM, yada yada. Yeah, i guess I misunderstood the chart lol.
Even for that other link I found which I posted in the other thread you responded to. That one actually said system, which is what misled me. I guess I carried the same thought over to the second chart as well without having the experience to tell me otherwise as to what to expect for GFX cards.
Thanks for your responses.

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Response Number 6

Name: heropsycho2177
Date: February 19, 2007 at 20:38:52 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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No problem. Power thy system adequately!
For a lesson of what happens if you don't, google...
dsarosh site:www.computing.net
:-)
"Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion!
Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution!
The ripple effect is too good not to mention.
If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"

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Response Number 7

Name: TMP-Man
Date: February 20, 2007 at 17:28:24 Pacific
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"No problem. Power thy system adequately!
For a lesson of what happens if you don't, google...
dsarosh site:www.computing.net
:-)
"
dsarosh with his legendary golden VIP 300 watt el-cheap power supply burnt out 2x video card. R.I.P...
TMP-Man
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Response Number 8

Name: heropsycho2177
Date: February 20, 2007 at 19:46:09 Pacific
Subject: Any opinions on the GeForce 7950GT?

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Get it? It's like "eyeball" but they named it iBall...
That is the stuff of quality...
TECH-NO-LOGICAL ROMANCE!
http://www.homestarrunner.com/tgs12.html

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