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    Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    And all are pre-overclocked, too.
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    Re: Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    Sorry to be picky, but the system setup and notes page suggests that an aftermarket cooled pre-overclocked core-216 GT260 can be had for £144. This got me very excited, such that I rushed through every e-tailer imaginable to find such a deal. However, I have now concluded it is probably a mistake. Shame.

    If there should be any such card for £144 feel free to link me - and probably everyone else too

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    Re: Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    erm - i think you misread it slightly, it says the GTS 250, is £144.

    unless the articles been updated since 1pm, then i apologise.

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    on another note, i'm very happy with my non-reference sapphire 1gb 4870 - which idles at ~35C. i've just been playing an hour or so of far cry 2 and catalyst says its 45C now, so fairly impressive stuff there ( i should say that there are 4 x120mm fans and 2 x 80mm fans blowing air around )

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    Re: Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    Quote Originally Posted by zephod View Post
    Sorry to be picky, but the system setup and notes page suggests that an aftermarket cooled pre-overclocked core-216 GT260 can be had for £144. This got me very excited, such that I rushed through every e-tailer imaginable to find such a deal. However, I have now concluded it is probably a mistake. Shame.

    If there should be any such card for £144 feel free to link me - and probably everyone else too
    Yep, the exact same thing happened to me! It's been corrected now, but like you say - shame...

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    Re: Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    is it just me or is it about time hexus came up with a few more games in their GC reviews?

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    Re: Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    Quote Originally Posted by Muska View Post
    is it just me or is it about time hexus came up with a few more games in their GC reviews?
    Which games would you like to see in the revised suite?

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    Re: Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    Quote Originally Posted by Tarinder View Post
    Which games would you like to see in the revised suite?
    definitely not Crysis seriously though would love to see a few strategy titles with a lot of units on the screen - hopefully smth. like Supreme Commander (which i know is particularly cpu hungry) or any of the last 2 Total War series titles. IMHO it would be great to have at least 2 games of the most popular genres (say like strategy, fps, rpg, sports and driving) in your suite as this would give a lot clearer picture in reviews. i know it involves alot more work for you guys, but would be great if possible. hope this helps, thanks.

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    Re: Reviews - Three-way shootout: XFX HD 4870 vs. HIS HD 4870 vs. Inno3D GTX 260

    How can a card which was and still is unobtinable in June 2009 be the reccomended winner of this test?

    Pre-overclocked 260's with these excellent coolers are pretty scarce

    The cooler alone is worth £40 so its no suprise they cant supply them at a decent price making the bank per buck look silly.

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