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    Best Drivers for an 8800GTS?

    Then I'll say it. :) I wouldn't recommend any of the 169.2x drivers if you plan on using application profiles in the control panel. I've been using the 169.32s for the past week or so without any problems. They're not available on nvidia's site for some reason, but guru3d has them.
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    So who else bought an 8800gts 512mb?

    It turned out pretty nice. At stock speeds with a Nexus 120mm fan running full speed on it (1200rpm, not very loud) load temps were about 45°C, compared to 82°C with the stock heatsink. Now with the fan down-volted to 9V (silent PC ftw :)) and my sound card installed right above it, it hits...
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    So who else bought an 8800gts 512mb?

    Doesn't look like it... The fan ended up being a little too loud overall for my liking, so I've ordered a Thermalright HR-03 GT + Nexus 120mm fan to replace it. Should be arriving tomorrow.
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    I'm running a 8800GTS 512mb at PCI-E 8x speed

    I actually asked EVGA tech support the exact same question a couple weeks ago. They told me I'd see a noticeable performance drop if I used the x8 slot, but I tried it myself and I haven't noticed any real loss, even in benchmarks. I've noticed that it seems to behave a little bit...
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    So who else bought an 8800gts 512mb?

    So I got my EVGA 8800GTS on Wednesday. It did come with Crysis, if anyone was still wondering. This card is freaking amazing. :D My only gripe so far is that the fan spins up really loud for a few seconds whenever I first turn the computer on (I assume it's just a delay in the fan control...
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    RMA downgrade? Trying to decide what to do next, need input

    Someone from BFG contacted me through the forums earlier today and said he'd look into it for me. So I'll hold off on any bitching for the time being. ;)
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    RMA downgrade? Trying to decide what to do next, need input

    *sigh* So I sent back the 8600GT on Monday to get it replaced with the 7900GTX they offered. Got a package today, and... they sent me the same 8600GT. :confused: It's a good thing I bought an EVGA 8800GTS 512MB last week, or I'd be extremely annoyed by this point. As it is now I'm just...
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    So who else bought an 8800gts 512mb?

    Yeah, I ordered the A3 from Newegg. I'm just hoping they didn't run out of stock on the A3 and start selling the AR without changing the product listing.
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    8800 gts (g92) 512mb results

    The first card you listed is the old version of the GTS (G80.) The new one (G92 - the second one you listed) will outperform it by a pretty appreciable amount.
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    So who else bought an 8800gts 512mb?

    From a review of the EVGA 8800GTS on Newegg: :( I hope that's a mistake. I ordered the card yesterday, and I definitely would have gone with the GT if it wasn't for Crysis being included with the GTS. It was still advertised to come with Crysis at the time, so I'll be a bit annoyed if it...
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    RMA downgrade? Trying to decide what to do next, need input

    They'll pay to ship it back, but I assume I will have to cover the cost to ship it to them. I'm not going to push my luck for $8. :)
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    RMA downgrade? Trying to decide what to do next, need input

    So they just offered me a 7900GTX OC. It's no 8800GT of course, but it sounds like a pretty reasonable replacement. ;) Anyone know how the noise level of the 7900GTX compares to the 7800GTX? Edit: The e-mail says it's a 256MB version... all the 7900GTXs I see in google searches are 512MB...
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    RMA downgrade? Trying to decide what to do next, need input

    link?
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    RMA downgrade? Trying to decide what to do next, need input

    Well, I've sent them an e-mail. I tried to keep it relatively civil (though a bit manipulative) instead of going into bitch-mode right away. We'll see what comes of it. I'll be sure to update this thread with the outcome, if/when they reply.
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    RMA downgrade? Trying to decide what to do next, need input

    Ok, so my 2-year-old BFG 7800GTX OC died on me a few weeks ago... I sent it in for an RMA last Friday, and I received the replacement today. I was pretty impressed by the return time, but after opening the package and seeing an 8600GT inside, I'm not really sure how satisfied I am. Correct me...
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