video card thingy

[cobragon]

Firstly, wanted to know, i got a 7900 gt nvidia card, wanted to know if someone could help me overclocking and stuff....

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

Well I'd first look to see if it is already factory overclocked.  Chances are if you buy from the top vendors, EVGA, BFG, XFX, etc. it already is.  Also don't buy directly from the manufacturer, they are overpriced.  I would look into a factory oc'ed card myself.  That way you know it'll work at the clocks they have it set to and won't have to void your warranty.

[cobragon]

ok, its a nvidia 7900 gt oc, pci express, 256mb of gddr3 memory.  i dont know if its overclocked already, but i know theres shit with antiscopic filtering or some shit to deal with.  anyone?

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

Yes, the "OC" indicates overclocked.  Got a link to the specific card?  I can tell you I have a 7800GT and it's amazing.

[cobragon]

here smoothy


http://www.bfgtech.com/7900GT_256_PCIX.html

[Smooth*{MEOW}*]

Yeah that is factory OC'ed:

Core Clock 475MHz (vs. 450MHz standard)
Memory Clock 1360MHz (vs. 1320MHz standard)

EVGA is my choice, but BFG is a good company and I have bought from them in the past.  I believe that card is this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143048

Personally, I think this is a better buy:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130033

Clocks at 500/1500 vs BFG's at 475/1360, at 8 bucks cheaper too, plus a better warranty, and from what I can tell in the picture a better HSF.