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    Hope guides me Senior Member Hosakawa Tito's Avatar
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    I'm kinda leaning toward the Radeon HD 6870 & Win 7. Thank you for the advice, gentlemen. Now to shop price.
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    As Lemur mentioned AMD cards are more power efficient, potentially reducing your electricity bill compared to with an nVidia card. Something to consider.
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    Does that also equate to less heat?
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    Yes. After all a computer is little more than collection of highly sophisticated heating elements.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tellos Athenaios View Post
    After all a computer is little more than collection of highly sophisticated heating elements.
    I'm going to stroke my Antec case lovingly and whisper, "Don't listen to him, baby," in the top fan vent.

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    Hehehe, with much impatience I'm patiently awaiting my parts. Only 4 business days left...
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    The elastic definition of the "business day" is awful when you're waiting for parts. You have my sympathies.

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