FPS is nice, but what about the noise!?!

SamuraiPanda

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I am trying to upgrade my computer for that big step in everybody's life, college. I want to get a top-of-the-line video card to go along with my computer, but a) its too expensive and b) they're all too loud! I can't stand loud fans, especially because I'm going to be studying alot in my room (gogo medical school) so I don't want to hear my computer whirring.

I want to get a card that will last me for at least 4 years through college, not TOO expensive ($500 is really pushing it) and isn't too loud. I am getting a new mobo with PCI-E support. The games I'm playing are WoW, BF2, and in the near future, Black and White 2. Can anybody suggest a card that will give me good FPS and won't blow my ears off?

Btw, I have my eyes on the HIS x800xl (its a little weak) and the eVGA 7800gtx (Its a little expensive/loud).
 

Ronin

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The 7800 is hardly loud (I don't hear either of mine). I don't know what you're comparing it to, but in a quiet configured case, you'll never notice the card is there. If you'd rather, wait for the 7800GT to be released, and go that route.
 

Elfear

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Ya, the 7800GTX isn't that loud. My X850XT PE sounded like a tornado at start up but quited down pretty quick. Unless you have a totally silent pc I don't think you'd have a problem with either of the cards you're looking at. Personally, since you're not upgrading for another 4 years, I'd go for the Big Kahuna.
 
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The 7800GTXs seem relatively quieter than the 6800Us from what I hear. I've got to get home to try em out. You could always set up a Zalman Resorator and cool your video cards that way.
 

ElFenix

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arctic cooling silencers are the best inventions ever, btw