Hey all, I recently upgraded my dual 7800GTs in SLI to a 9600 GSO 768mb, and the performance boost has been quite frankly amazing. I can finally crank up the settings in some games on full resolution, but more importantly my computer is QUIET now. So now I'm thinking about picking a second one up, but I was wondering what kind of performance boost I can expect? What card are two 9600 GSOs comparable to? And will my computer get louder with the second card?
And I have a question about PNY's rebate. I bought my first 9600 from Fry's with a $40 rebate and just sent that rebate form in. Now Amazon has a similar deal with the same rebate from PNY, so can I buy it from there and still get the second rebate? I believe it says one per household, but I was wondering if it could be possible since I'm buying it from another retailer.
Thanks in advance.
edit: I found an OC'd version of the same card. Here it is:
Amazon.com: PNY Verto GeForce 9600 GSO 768MB Overclocked Video Card: Electronics and this is the original first one I bought Amazon.com: PNY VCG96GSO7XPB Verto GeForce 9600 GSO 768MB Video Card: Electronics
Is the OC'd one worth the extra $20? How could I OC the original one to the same speed as the OC'd one?
And I have a question about PNY's rebate. I bought my first 9600 from Fry's with a $40 rebate and just sent that rebate form in. Now Amazon has a similar deal with the same rebate from PNY, so can I buy it from there and still get the second rebate? I believe it says one per household, but I was wondering if it could be possible since I'm buying it from another retailer.
Thanks in advance.
edit: I found an OC'd version of the same card. Here it is:
Amazon.com: PNY Verto GeForce 9600 GSO 768MB Overclocked Video Card: Electronics and this is the original first one I bought Amazon.com: PNY VCG96GSO7XPB Verto GeForce 9600 GSO 768MB Video Card: Electronics
Is the OC'd one worth the extra $20? How could I OC the original one to the same speed as the OC'd one?