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    GTX-295 equivalent

    I got it for $150 after rebate actually, that price isn't what I paid...
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    Quick question about adding RAM

    Thanks Coup. I eneded up getting the current replacement. I couldn't find any of the original kit without it being on ebay salavaged from another pc. And it was more expensive than the new version. It's in and I am up and running.
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    GTX-295 equivalent

    Thanks guys. I went with the majority of your advice and got away from Nvidia and got : MSI R7850 Twin Frozr OC AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 DVI/HDMI/2xMiniDisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card R7850 TWIN FROZR 2GD5/OC http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i00 Hopefully this is...
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    Quick question about adding RAM

    sorry, I found it now. It is CM3X2G1333C9
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    Quick question about adding RAM

    Motherboard it says MS-7522. Doesn't give me an exact model for my RAM on cpuz but I am pretty sure this is it http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-TR3X6G...s=corsair+ddr3
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    Quick question about adding RAM

    If I understand what I am reading, I have 6 DIMM slots, with 4 gb max in each. I running vista home premium 64bit. And my ram is Corsair 6gb DDR3 1333 triple kit. So I should get the same typr kit to ensure it works properly then? FYI my motherboard is a MSI x58 platinum if that helps to make...
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    Quick question about adding RAM

    Right now I have 6 gigs of RAM, corsair XMS DDR3 (3-2gigs each). I have 3 more slots available. My question is if I want too add more is there anything I need to know? Do I have to match specs, or will any new type work fine? Again, sorry for the ignorance but that's why I come here :)
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    GTX-295 equivalent

    Yes Maximilian, that's what I was looking for. I just want to make sure I don't downgrade when I replace it. I really don't understand what I am looking at if I look at or read any charts on performance for the cards, so I figured the best thing to do was ask people who do. You all have...
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    GTX-295 equivalent

    I do appreciate all the rec's and getting the most "bang for my buck" is important. I am sure you can understand my reservation about another Radeon card. I guess it's time to look out for deals..
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    GTX-295 equivalent

    Yes, one of the GPU's stopped working, I guess I could have been more clear about that. I am not as tech savy as you all on here which is why I came here to ask. I can tell you I bought this pc from Ibuypower about 3 years ago it's a core i7 (920), MSI x58 platinum motherboard, 6gb ram (I...
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    GTX-295 equivalent

    I am looking to replace this card and want to know what the current equivalent would be. I lost half the card about 6 months ago, and now the fan is starting to go. I am thinking a 570 but am not really sure. Any advice would be great!