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Post Date: 2008-02-01
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    Posted: 01 Feb 2008 at 6:28pm
I`ve been going back and forth with new components for the longest time (still saving up) SIGH.... anyways and I just noticed that the 8800GTS (640) is cheaper than the 8800GTS (512) why is that?  And could someone give me the specs for each.   
Also there is a choice to tweak windows XP.  Now what do you guys do to the OS that I would maybe want to pay for the extra tweaking?
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If they told you, then you would do it yourself and they'd be out 25 dollars or however much it costs..=)   I'd like to know too though.
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Ancient Chinese secret.  
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In regards to the video cards, the 8800GTS 512MB is a better performing card. It has improvements to the architecture that the older 8800GTS 640MB does not have. Remember, memory size is not the only factor in reflecting the power of a graphics card. Check out some of the reviews on both cards, you'll see what I mean.

About the OS tweaks, like Ed said, it's a "Ancient Chinese secret."
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The 8800GTS 640MB is cheaper because is an older and also SLOWER card than the 512MB (G92) version. Heres some charts:





*You can also see the 8800GT 512 (also G92) beats the 640MB GTS


And the complete reading:
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Ah, now that's service! Going beyond the simple question and even providing a customer with the research for them.
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Thats why I love DS! Way to go Duke!  Thanks for all the help..
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Originally posted by EdH63

Ancient Chinese secret.  
 
Send me $25.00 and I'll teach you the ancient Chinese secret to becoming rich.
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Originally posted by Bill the Cat

Originally posted by EdH63

Ancient Chinese secret.  
 
Send me $25.00 and I'll teach you the ancient Chinese secret to becoming rich.


This doesn't include a hole in the ground, does it?
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