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Old 15-07-08, 08:38 AM
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XFX 9800gx2 Black Edition or GTX 280 ???
I am in a pickle !

I have XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition which is Heavily overclocked...

I have a opportunity to X-changing it with NO EXTRA COST to an Gainward GTX 280 ... ? Should i do it ?? And if Yes then why .. ?

Please help !

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Old 15-07-08, 08:42 AM
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The only reason I'd swap is because the GTX280 will probably be worth a few more quid if you decide to sell it on.

Also I wouldn't be surprised if nvidia get slack with driver support for the 9800GX2 over the next few months.
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Old 15-07-08, 08:49 AM
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The only reason I'd swap is because the GTX280 will probably be worth a few more quid if you decide to sell it on.

Also I wouldn't be surprised if nvidia get slack with driver support for the 9800GX2 over the next few months.
You're probbably right, but performence wise... whey are so simmilar, but i think that single GPU what performes just as good as GX2 which is SLI, is a better way to go...

Actually i do wanna trade, so if anyone can convince me otherwise please do ;-)
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Old 15-07-08, 09:25 AM
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Trade, even though the gx2 is better overall in games, the 280 is single core (so no sli/microstuttering issues) and will hold its value more...
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Old 15-07-08, 11:51 AM
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The only reason I'd swap is because the GTX280 will probably be worth a few more quid if you decide to sell it on.

Also I wouldn't be surprised if nvidia get slack with driver support for the 9800GX2 over the next few months.
+1, only reason why I'd upgrade is to get some more $$ for selling it and grabbing a 4870X2 .
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Old 15-07-08, 11:53 AM
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The GX2 does perform better in most games. THe GTX wouldn't be a large downgrade though, and as I've said earlier. You can sell it and get something with way better bang for the buck.

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You're probbably right, but performence wise... whey are so simmilar, but i think that single GPU what performes just as good as GX2 which is SLI, is a better way to go...

Actually i do wanna trade, so if anyone can convince me otherwise please do ;-)
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Old 15-07-08, 11:57 AM
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Exchange tho ? Don`t see any point unless u x2 stuff isn`t working out.
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