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    Gpu?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Cobra03, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. Cobra03

    Cobra03 Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering how much more preformance the 3870 has over the 9600m GT. I have a 3870 on the way for my GX720 but if it's not really worth upgrading then I might just sell it.
     
    Cobra03, Aug 24, 2009
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  2. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    You'd get almost twice the performance(even more noticeable at higher resolutions).
     
    Melody, Aug 24, 2009
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  3. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    it is 100% worth it.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 24, 2009
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  4. Levenly

    Levenly Grappling Deity

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    is a single 3870 better than sli 7950 GTX?
     
    Levenly, Aug 24, 2009
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  5. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    Yes the 3870 is worth the upgrade. Contact MSI and ask them to sell you the GPU heatsink from the GT735, I know that one will fit the 3870.. If you need there email I will send it to you....
     
    nacr05, Aug 24, 2009
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  6. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    they are out of stock, I already emailed them. I even tried RK computers.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 24, 2009
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  7. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    Ok do you think the heatsink from the GT725 will fit the 3870?? Because the GT735 has the 3850 and will fit the 3870...
     
    nacr05, Aug 24, 2009
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  8. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    sorry, i'm blind, I tried getting a gt725 heatsink, stupid "3"! know where to find any photos inside a gt735, rk doesn't have any.
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 24, 2009
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  9. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    I checked and MSI has the GT735 GPU heatsink, its $10.00 + shipping, If you need the email let me know...
     
    nacr05, Aug 24, 2009
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  10. junglebungle

    junglebungle Notebook Evangelist

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    Is this chip MXM-II?
     
    junglebungle, Aug 24, 2009
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  11. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    no, it's mxm-III, don't even think about it :p
     
    Darth Bane, Aug 24, 2009
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