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Old 09-30-2007, 12:33 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The HD 2900Pros are lookin' pretty good for the money. Although the hot card right now, is the 8800GTS, it doesn't hurt to try something new. Or on the lower side, the 7900GS, X1950XT, and 7950GT.
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i like the p5k better than the ds3l
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There are lots of Asus boards that start with p5k. Which one are you refering too?
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I'm guessing the regular P5K. Since it's in the price range, closer to that of the DS3L.
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yeah the regular p5k

i havent really seen as many good OCing results with the DS3
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i havent really seen as many good OCing results with the DS3
Sora got his E6300 to 3.6GHz, on his DS3R.
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Can you throw a link on the P5K? Should be on this page...

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