just curious.... isn't most of the stock 8800GT usign the same reference design with each manufacturer slapping their brand name stickers on to the heatsink?
I think the current problem with yoru setup is your CPU... the 820 is pretty weak IMO.
I am currently using a 820 (2.8Ghz) at work. It is at most comparable only to a C2D 2180 (1.8ghz)
It all depends on your luck.
Why do I say so?
There is nothing such as 100% yeild in manufacturing.
On top of that, there are so many components on the motherboard, not to mention the number of layers on each board.
So really it depends on your luck, if you are down right unlucky, every...