Looking for Advice

Kjob said:
Im looking to upgrade my X800 for about 100$
After running through newegg I found this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131095
Seems like its a good deal...but I am concerned as its cheaper than any other 3870 by a good 30$ and doesnt have many comments...
Any advice concering this particular card?
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I, personally, never trust any cards that have crazy heatsinks and fans like that. But, it has two good comments, so it could be worth a shot. Plus, Newegg's return policy is great.
 
Yes that is a good card....

What is your budget on a card???

Do you know it will work with your motherboard???
 
Kjob said:
Im looking to upgrade my X800 for about 100$
After running through newegg I found this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131095
Seems like its a good deal...but I am concerned as its cheaper than any other 3870 by a good 30$ and doesnt have many comments...
Any advice concering this particular card?
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Its a fake 3870, its really a overclocked 3850 with DDR3 memory.
This is really a 3870 and cheaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102719
 
I think so, but not positive.
Lookin to spend no more than 110$ (After rebates)
I posted this up in the Desktop forum looking for an evaluation, but never heard anything back.

Heres the MB I was looking to use : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337

"Building/upgrading my computer from 3 years ago. Im just wondering if you guys could please critique it and make sure everything is compatable, espescially power and motherboard...Ive done the math and read all the specs and think everythings ok, but not the most knowledgable person in the area so thought I'd ask the experts
Also, if you have any recommendations, please feel free to make them, but keep in mind I already kind of feel like Im spending more money than I would like
OS: Windows XP Home
Parts Im salvaging are
Case with a built-in 420 W Power Supply
80 GB WD 7200RPM SATA HDD

New Parts:
Video card:
POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD3-PH Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
MOBO:
GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
and RAM:
Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail "
 
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