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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    I never disputed that. I definitely prefer the faster, .NET-less nVidia user CP, but I'm not going to stick with what I perceive to be an inferior product solely because of that. CCC is slow and bloated (and ugly) but considering that I just move the slider to optimal quality and forget it, I...
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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    You should check your facts. ATI's transparency AA is called "adaptive AA."
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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    Sorry we cluttered up your thread ;) I have that same case (the P150) and so far no increase in HDD or CPU temps from the X1900 over the 7900GTX I was using before. I am using the IceQ version though, so that probably has something to do with it. If your friend is concerned about noise and...
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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    ^^^^These are all excellent points, and excellent reasons to choose nVidia over ATI, but these things.... ^^^do not equal this. What you are referring to is better support for alternative platforms and APIs, and I am completely with you on that point. The multi-monitor statement, if...
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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    And as I've already pointed out repeatedly, you don't need .NET or the CCC to change AA/AF settings. better CP != better drivers.
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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    Actually I'm using the CCC as well. I personally don't find it to be that big of a deal. I already had .NET installed for my HTPC software anyway. Yes CCC is ugly and slow, but who cares? How often do you really change your driver settings? And again I'd like to point out that the CCC is...
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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    I have been and still am using both, so don't go making assumptions. If anything, ATI has the better drivers right now. The thing that most people get hung up on is the CCC, which has nothing to do with the drivers. You can install the bare driver and control all the driver options via a...
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    7900GTX vs. X1900XTX -- a true trade-off

    Not to pick on you specifically, but I can't believe people are still perpetuating that myth. To the OP... if your buddy wants to play Oblivion, I'd have to strongly recommend an X1900. If he's concerned about noise, he can get one of the HIS IceQ3 cooled models. Other than Oblivion, I'm...
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    Newegg Finally has the IceQ x1900xt.

    I spent about an hour gaming and never noticed the sound of the IceQ over the Panaflo 92mm on my XP-90.
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    Newegg Finally has the IceQ x1900xt.

    Well the GTX and the XT are both pretty loud at 100%, but the GTX never spins that high except during boot, and I'm assuming the XT will be the same way. I'll post back once I've had a chance to game for a while.
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    If you purchased an IceQ X1900 XT from NewEgg...

    That's my attitude as well ;)
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    If you purchased an IceQ X1900 XT from NewEgg...

    There's a $30 MIR being offered that wasn't there yesterday. I called NewEgg and complained (since the card isn't even in stock anymore) and they issued a $25 credit to my account. Just thought some of you might like to know.
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    Newegg Finally has the IceQ x1900xt.

    My IceQ3 X1900XT is idling at 50c in the following system: Antec P150 case w/ Seasonic S12 PSU (1 x 120mm internal fan) X2 3800+ @ 2.4 ghz w/ Thermalright XP-90 and Panaflo 92mm 2x HDD 1 x 120mm exhaust @ 1000rpm 1 x 92mm intake @ 1100rpm 1 x ATI TV Wonder Elite in the slot directly...
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    Newegg Finally has the IceQ x1900xt.

    Yeah I've been waiting on these as well, just got the XT model on my premium account. $470 is pricey but not THAT much worse than some of the stock XT's. $550 for the XTX was too rich for my blood when you consider that the XT will likely clock up just fine.
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