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Old November 22, 2012, 09:17 AM
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Notably slower than the 7850, close the same cost after shipping and mir, and doesn't include a free game. How is it a better deal than the 7850?
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Old November 22, 2012, 11:02 AM
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Notably slower than the 7850, close the same cost after shipping and mir, and doesn't include a free game. How is it a better deal than the 7850?
Yeah gotta agree with you on that one.

I think if you can, getting the 7850 would be your best bet.

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Alrighty then I guess I will go with the 7850. I'm going to pick it up tomorrow and see how it runs. I appreciate all the feedback and help guys. Thank you very much!
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Old November 22, 2012, 03:39 PM
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Alrighty then I guess I will go with the 7850. I'm going to pick it up tomorrow and see how it runs. I appreciate all the feedback and help guys. Thank you very much!
Just make sure you get a well priced one. They are priced all over the place.
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Old November 22, 2012, 09:18 PM
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FYI NCIX black friday sale has a 2gb Sapphire HD 7850 for $150 with no MIR to deal with.
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Old November 22, 2012, 09:27 PM
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There is also the gtx 570 at NCIX FOR $164 and ten you can get some great folding numbers for team HWC when you aren't gaming
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