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Hi: I ran a few Metro2033 benchmarks (all High, Physx On, All AA high) 1920x1080 full screen. I am running latest drivers from Nvidia. CPU QX9650 @ stock 3ghz. 780i xfx mobo. Memory stock 800Mhz. I am getting only 25 fps in the frontline benchmark. I have dedicated one of the GTX 295 for...

My MB is xfx 780i. I am running now at 1600 fsb and memory at 400 (1:1). The MB is rated for 1333 fsb and I am afraid that I am already at or near the safe limits. I could try 1800 fsb but I fear that would be pushing it too far. I would be comfortable doing a 1800 with a 790i but those are hard...

Folks: Does a Q9550 @ 3.4ghz good enough for a GTX295 quad-sli setup? I mean in terms of a CPU bottleneck? Or should I go even further with the CPU OC? Mainly used to play Crysis and Metro 2033. Thanks.

Thanks guys for some interesting and detailed answers... Looks like I got some thinking to do :D

Thanks folks. That's what I thought - to get 2 GTX 460s but I heard that the latest drivers (233.x) are terrible for the GTX 4 and 5 series in SLI. I guess NVidia still needs to iron out some driver issues. That is why I am thinking I should go with GTX285s since the drivers are stable for these...

Hi: Sorry. I typically play Crysis. I used to play at 1280x1024 resolution but want to play at 1920x1080 resolution now. Also, I want to play Metro 2033 as well. BTW, my CPU is a Q6600 overclocked to 3.6 ghz. Thanks.

Hi: I currently am running a 8800 GTS 512 SLI. Would it make sense to upgrade to GTX 285 SLI (or 3-way SLI). I have an option of getting some GTX 285 1GBs for cheap. MB: XFX 780i. Also, what is a good power supply if I decide to go GTX 285 3-way SLI? Thanks.

Hi: I recently bought a Asus Ramapge III formula. Booted up with single GTX460 in the first slot (closest to CPU) and everything was fine. Installed WIndows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Shutdown and added 2nd GTX 460 (in the 3rd slot farthest from CPU) and SLI bridge. Rebooted and tried to setup SLI...

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Hi: I had a quick q: Contemplating between Asus RE3 and EVGA E770. Would my existing Coolermaster V6 GT cooler be able to clear the heat sinks in both mobos? Anyone tried a similiar such combination. Thanks.

Thanks for the responses. I will go with the 8800 GTS :)

Hmmm... thanks but isn't WD's reliability (esp for WD1001FALS) better than Hitachis' in general? Thoughts?

Hi: I am planning to buy WD1001FALS drives (1TBs) for RAID on my system? Do they play well with ICH10R? Do they need TLER fixes? Thx

Hi: Quick Q: Which is better for Physx: 8800GTS 512 or GT 430? I have a spare 8800GTS and just got a GT 430 from a friend for free... :D 8800GTS 512 needs a 8-pin connector whereas the GT 430 does not use any connectors. I am tempted to go with GT 430 but wanted to know which is better...

Yeah I know they run kinda hot but which SLI board runs cool :( Anyways, after several days of serious hunting, I gave up and decided it is better value for money spent to move to X58... So, X58 here I come... :cool: