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Re: How come I got a 8800 and still cant get a good FPS?? [message #255483 is a reply to message #254576] Tue, 24 April 2007 14:04 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Graphics cards' maximum supported refresh rates for average resolutions are way higher than what any monitor can even attempt to display. There is no way that is a factor. If your card overheats even though it's not overclocked, then the reason is one or more of the following:

-the stock fan isn't very good quality and has degraded over time
-the whole cooling in the case is terrible
-the fan just died
-the card is defective

Graphics cards cost a HUGE fortune, they are designed to be much better than to easily fry if you use something like 85hz (or even 120hz).

[Updated on: Tue, 24 April 2007 14:13]

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