"Chezwick T. Feeglebrox III esquire" wrote in message
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unlocking extra LE pipes beyond the 12?

It's possible. But no manufacture in their right mind will advocate
trying.

newegg difference is 249 vs 265$, about 16$

In my $30 estimation, I was comparing cards of the same manufacturer, ie,
Apollo 6800 vs Apollo 6800LE.


Is the OC 8 pipes or 12?

It being a 6800, it's has 12 pipes. The OC is not from Nvidia. It's a BFG
marketing thing. They take a standard card, in this case the 6800, slap on
enhanced cooling, clock it up some and then slap the "OC" moniker on the box
and there you have it.

DaveL