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Old Jun 17, 2008, 01:39 PM   #1
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??? Evga Step Up 9800gx2-->gtx 280
I've read a few reviews, and to say the least I have mixed feelings. I'm eligible for this Step Up (k, side step) from EVGA.

Here is the card I have now:

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Here is the card they're offering me:

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Odd this is I don't understand why they're not doing any of the slightly faster cards since I would be willing to pay the difference.

I have 22 days left to decide. What would you do?
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Old Jun 17, 2008, 04:11 PM   #2
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Is the other card a multi gpu? If it is i'd say go for it otherwise i don't think i'd bother
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Old Jun 17, 2008, 07:59 PM   #3
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its a single GPU and is a HELL of alot faster than any Dual GPU solution, bing a single GPU makes it even more appealing.
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Old Jun 17, 2008, 10:35 PM   #4
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So they're offering the exchange for free? I'd say go for it.
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Old Jun 18, 2008, 07:45 AM   #5
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Yeah I think I'm going to go for it after doing some more research last night. It seems w/ my setup & monitor over all it'll be a smoother experience. Just waiting on them to reply to me w/ the go ahead. Thanks for the responses.
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Old Jul 2, 2008, 04:26 PM   #6
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did you go through with it? if so, how do you like your new card?
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Old Jul 2, 2008, 06:21 PM   #7
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Just got the e-mail to send it in, so it'll be a couple of weeks.
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Old Jul 3, 2008, 03:49 PM   #8
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Well decided I couldn't stand having no main PC for that length of time. So I went and splurged a bit & bought myself a 4850 to play /w.
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Old Jul 3, 2008, 05:36 PM   #9
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how is that 4850 working for you?
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Old Jul 4, 2008, 07:34 PM   #10
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So far very well, though was quite interesting trying to get the best drivers for it. I have the hotfix drivers installed right now.

Update: Wow this little 4850 has increased my CPU temps by 3c.
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Old Jul 4, 2008, 08:18 PM   #11
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Lol, how do you get a 4850 just "to play with". :P
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Old Jul 4, 2008, 09:31 PM   #12
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Just bought it.
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Old Jul 4, 2008, 10:04 PM   #13
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I know that. The point is you spent 200 dollars (unless you got it hell'a cheaper) on something to pass time with.

The second point is I'm jealous
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Old Jul 4, 2008, 10:07 PM   #14
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Well it's going to end up as a birthday gift for friend /w on-board Nvidia for graphics.
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Ah, I see.

Lucky friend.
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Old Jul 5, 2008, 12:12 AM   #16
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take pix of the 4850, i wanna see it
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Old Jul 5, 2008, 01:42 AM   #17
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This was taken prior to installation.
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Old Jul 5, 2008, 01:48 AM   #18
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Wow, that says a lot for EVGA really taking care of their customers - should be a tremendous upgrade - you gotta be excited! What a wonderful thing for your friend too!

Oh, BTW, are you liking your new hard drive?
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Liking it very much. I had a heck of time copying my recent Vista x64 install to the new drive but finally did w/ Ghost.
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ooooh it comes with Mass Effect? Niice
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You would think that by looking at the box but it doesn't!
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Old Jul 6, 2008, 10:24 AM   #22
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Quote:
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You would think that by looking at the box but it doesn't!
call up visiontek and bitch them out for the card not coming with the game!

let's see how good their customer support it
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Old Jul 9, 2008, 04:19 PM   #23
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do you know if your card has been shipped out yet? if it hasn't, you might want to send them an email or call them up.

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=...1&key=&#444173
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Old Jul 9, 2008, 06:53 PM   #24
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Yeah I seen that, but my card is still in route to them so I'll be eligible for the refund.
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