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The problem is I can not actually purchase the kingpin in my country and that is why I thought it wasn't out yet. Any other card you recommend?

Why? Isn't the lightning better than the g1 gaming? Not judging your decision!

The lightnings cooler is supposed to be insanely good based on guru3d's review, but it's probably going to be quite a bit more expensive than the G1.

If it's only a few bucks more I say get it. Guru 3d was raving about the cooler keeping it really cool whilst being silent.

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Why? Isn't the lightning better than the g1 gaming? Not judging your decision!

amp!extreme

lightning

G1

Strix

 

Just get one of those and your done for every possible game now and in the future. They are all good, all have pros and cons.

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The lightnings cooler is supposed to be insanely good based on guru3d's review, but it's probably going to be quite a bit more expensive than the G1.

If it's only a few bucks more I say get it. Guru 3d was raving about the cooler keeping it really cool whilst being silent.

I think I will go with the lightning if no one proves me otherwise since I read that the lightning has 700w heat dissipation and the g1 has 600w plus the rgb lighting :P

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amp!extreme

lightning

G1

Strix

 

Just get one of those and your done for every possible game now and in the future. They are all good, all have pros and cons.

What are some of the cons and pros with the amp extreme? I see that you have the card so I pressume you have some experience with it.

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I think I will go with the lightning if no one proves me otherwise since I read that the lightning has 700w heat dissipation and the g1 has 600w plus the rgb lighting :P

 

 

I wouldn't pay any attention to the whole "we can dissipate this much heat!"

 

You won't ever be able to make a maxwell card pull much more than 300w without crashing on air, or water. Maxwell really doesn't like heat when you're trying to push a lot of mhz & voltage.

 

The Lightning card is definitely designed better than the G1 though, better components, better PCB design, memory voltage control etc.

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I wouldn't pay any attention to the whole "we can dissipate this much heat!"

 

You won't ever be able to make a maxwell card pull much more than 300w without crashing on air, or water. Maxwell really doesn't like heat when you're trying to push a lot of mhz & voltage.

 

The Lightning card is definitely designed better than the G1 though, better components, better PCB design, memory voltage control etc.

Now it stands between the lightning and the amp extreme. I know I am being very picky and I apoligize for that!

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Now it stands between the lightning and the amp extreme. I know I am being very picky and I apoligize for that!

Lighting it is.

 

Just be in mind that it is a 2.5 slot card.

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Lighting it is.

 

Just be in mind that it is a 2.5 slot card.

Thanks for the info. I know it will fit :)

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What are some of the cons and pros with the amp extreme? I see that you have the card so I pressume you have some experience with it.

I cant realy say negative things about it.

 

Its ridiculous fast

Boost 1418mhz no OC

1550Mhz max stable OC

Memory +1000Mhz OC

max usage 321w

Max Temps 1440p full Load 70° 70% Fanspeed. Noise i guess around ~40db. Cant say that for sure.

 

Firestrike 19689

 

Its 3 slots Design, so maybe could make Problems if you want SLI.

 

This is one of the fastest Cards and the fastest out of the box.

 

Edit: Ignore Kingpin suggestions.

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Lighting it is.

 

Just be in mind that it is a 2.5 slot card.

How many slots do your 9800GT use. :rolleyes:

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I cant realy say negative things about it.

 

Its ridiculous fast

Boost 1418mhz no OC

1550Mhz max stable OC

Memory +1000Mhz OC

max usage 321w

Max Temps 1440p full Load 70° 70% Fanspeed. Noise i guess around ~40db. Cant say that for sure.

 

Firestrike 19689

 

Its 3 slots Design, so maybe could make Problems if you want SLI.

 

This is one of the fastest Cards and the fastest out of the box.

According to the website it can only go 2 way sli. I plan on getting a second one in the future. I think I will go with the lightning since it has the rgb lighting and it can perform as well as the amp extreme at lower temps and quieter.

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According to the website it can only go 2 way sli. I plan on getting a second one in the future. I think I will go with the lightning since it has the rgb lighting and it can perform as well as the amp extreme at lower temps and quieter.

An awesome Card, no doubt. Have Fun with it.

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How many slots do your 9800GT use. :rolleyes:

2 actually. :D :D :D :D :D 

 

According to the website it can only go 2 way sli. I plan on getting a second one in the future. I think I will go with the lightning since it has the rgb lighting and it can perform as well as the amp extreme at lower temps and quieter.

Just bear in mind that it is RGB, but the cooler has yellow decals on it.

Other than that it's an excellent choice.

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2 actually. :D :D :D :D :D

 

Just bear in mind that it is RGB, but the cooler has yellow decals on it.

Other than that it's an excellent choice.

Yeah. That is the only thing that sets me off a little but I can live with it. Thanks for all the help!

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Yeah. That is the only thing that sets me off a little but I can live with it. Thanks for all the help!

Tried paint modding?

Probably paint that with plastidip.

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Tried paint modding?

Probably paint that with plastidip.

Never tried it. Might try it by painting it red.

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Never tried it. Might try it by painting it red.

Disassembling it might be a pain in the ass tho.

 

Go with plastidip(it can be peeled off), so you can RMA it in case shit hits the fan.

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evga hybrid

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Galax Hall of Fame. It's like the Kingpin-performance but for less money.

Hof or go home!

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im gonna say the lightning from msi just because the kingpin seems to be pushing titan pricing

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You guys give the kingpin far too much credit for its price/performance as Gaming Card.

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Hall of Fame bro

Galax/Sapphire fanboy for life!

Hall Of Fame ♕ Owner's Club

Always supporting Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida!

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