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gamer30

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MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127284
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EVGA 256-P2-N765-AR GeForce 8600GTS Superclocked 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130086
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EVGA 512-P2-N773-AR GeForce 8600GTS 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130286

Which one do you think I should get?
 
If you want a 8600GTS. I have installed 4 or 5 of the MSI OC ones and never had a problem with them. The first EVGA has slightly faster clocks but I would still go for the MSI for 129 with a rebate.
 
i havnt clicked on these but iw would go with the last link ssince you get more ram (512mb) and the other settings are overclockable.
 
ya i like the msi one to, might be getting that one.
but theres also alot of other 8600 GTS cards on newegg, im having trouble deciding
 
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As far as the 512mb EVGA, I dont think the 8600 series is fast enough to really utilize the whole 512mbs effectively, plus I would not pay 180 bucks with or without a rebate for a 8600gts, just save up another 100 and get a 8800gt/gts before you would do that.
 
Extra vRAM could help most cards, even the 8600gts. In games like crysis you could keep your regular setting that work, but really up the texture quality. Since higher resolution textures don't really tax the card (at least in my tests with crysis) you could get the benefit of them even on a mediocre card.
 
I agree--toss another $100 in the money hole, get an 8800 GT w/ 512MB. You'll always wish you'd gone higher if you don't. I would go with EVGA--that way you can always use the Step-Up program to move into a G92'd 8800GTS if you're really unhappy with the card's performance. Which you probly won't be.
 
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