I need AT to come through for me again!!

[wanderica]

ok, I have bought everything else I need for my first system build (with a lot of help from AT) The only thing I have left is the 7800 GTX. I know that for many, it is only a choice between maybe 3 brands (eVGA, Leadtech, or BFG). I agree, but the real question is: Would it be worth it to invest in the Asus TOP, or Leadtech's My VIVO Extreme versions? What about the factory OC stuff? I need your advice please. Lemme know what you all think. Thanks guys. I'm really stuck as to which one to get.


Edit: Sorry, I forgot to mention that I do plan on OCing this card. If I went with a normal version( Ie. standard 430 clock, 1200 mem) how hard is it to install an aftermarket cooler for a first timer?

 

[forumposter32]

I believe the better coolers are from Zalman, Thermalright and Arctic Cooling.

I noted once that I had a tremendously difficult time to take off the northbridge chipset cooler on my motherboard. Then last night I realized I could have taken off the heatsink by squeezing the pins on the back at an angle. I mean, you could try to have your needlenose pliers or tweezers almost parallel with the board so it would come off easier.

Next time I try something like that, I think I'll do that.