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Raiin Maker · Mar 06, 2008, 06:35 PM // 18:35

Ok my Geforce 7600 just died on me, and as i have wanted a new card for a while, i am a little happy, however now i have narrowed my choice down to two diffrent cards. One is an actual Nvidia one, a 650 MHZ, while he other is a BFG model at 625 MHZ.

I can't decide which is better, as both are roughly the same price, and was wondering if i could have anyones opinions?

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Compo...roductId=30015

http://www.shop.bt.com/productview.a...Key=4294956286

Any help is greatly appriciated!

Thanks a lot!

~Raiin Maker

Shendaar · Mar 06, 2008, 06:41 PM // 18:41

The BFG likely has a better warranty. At the end they are all the same card with a different sticker. Just get whichever has the the best warranty.

You could easily overlook from 625 to 650 if you really care about it.

kvndoom · Mar 06, 2008, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Nvidia doesn't even actually sell video cards. So with the off-brand one it's hard to be sure who is really making the card. I'd avoid it if I were you.

Raiin Maker · Mar 06, 2008, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Yeah the overclocking isn't difficult. I'll check the warrenty, i didn't think of that.

Raiin Maker · Mar 06, 2008, 06:54 PM // 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvndoom

Nvidia doesn't even actually sell video cards. So with the off-brand one it's hard to be sure who is really making the card. I'd avoid it if I were you.

Ah ok intresting. Thats pretty much made up my mind then, as they are both basicly the same, and have the same warranty.

Thanks a lot for your help!

Hannes · Mar 06, 2008, 06:59 PM // 18:59

What do you think of the 9600GT? 1GB Pci Card & it's in the same price range as the 8800GT's you were looking at.

http://www.shop.bt.com/productview.a...avigationKey=0

Personally I can't wait for the 9800GX2 to be released here

Shendaar · Mar 06, 2008, 07:02 PM // 19:02

8800gt > 9600gt.

BFG usually has life time warranty. No sure about that other card.

Admael · Mar 07, 2008, 01:35 AM // 01:35

All cards are made by the same manufacturers. You are actually paying for the sticker, the box, and the warranty when you purchase from a company. As always, performance varies with individual cards.

As for your "mystery" card, I'm pretty sure its by Galaxy, the black card with two white stripes is default nVidia logo (half of their spiraled "eye")

Numa Pompilius · Mar 07, 2008, 02:13 AM // 02:13

... and all cards are based on nVidias reference design, with only minor changes. It matters very little what brand card you buy.

The 9600GT is a very good card, and cheap, but yeah, 8800GT is faster.

Tar_Alinor · Mar 07, 2008, 02:23 AM // 02:23

As I used to work tech support for BFG I'm biased...but to answer the question BFG has the best warranty on the market by far...something goes wrong with the card, call them and you get a new one...simple enough.

Lord Xeshm · Mar 07, 2008, 02:46 AM // 02:46

I would personally go with either eVGA (for their "Step-Up" program and warranty) or XFX (which allows you to mod your card and still keep your warranty)

Gwmaster · Mar 07, 2008, 03:42 AM // 03:42

i got the bfg oc 8800 gtx 758meg...runs like a bomb

Moa Bird Cultist · Mar 07, 2008, 05:27 AM // 05:27

I honestly have to echo the sentiments of everyone who's said that all you pay for is the box and the stickers with the big brand cards. As for the card, as long as you go for the 512MB version, it doesnt really matter. 25Mhz on the core isnt going to affect much, even in games like Crysis.

jackers1234 · Mar 07, 2008, 11:54 AM // 11:54

agreed with above, although having had a series of 8800's from different companies, i find that that xfx cards tend to run slightly better, but bfg cards have a nicer warranty

pkodyssey · Mar 07, 2008, 01:43 PM // 13:43

I have run BFG cards now for 4 years.

They have a no questions asked LIFETIME warranty. I run my cards as hard as possible.

The AGP 6600 GTOC on my second computer died recently and they upgraded me to a 7300. They must not make, or have, the 6600 any longer. I was quite surprised.

SilentVex · Mar 07, 2008, 02:08 PM // 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkodyssey

They have a no questions asked LIFETIME warranty.

This is slightly off topic, but just to clarify, a lifetime warranty doesn't actually mean your lifetime. It's the lifetime of the product, which varies based on the product. That said, it's still very significant and very good.

pkodyssey · Mar 07, 2008, 03:12 PM // 15:12

Well my 6600GT isn't produced anymore and they replaced it with a 7300. That appears beyond the lifetime of the product.

...but I do agree. I think if I came to them after 10 years (for example) I may have problems.

Pasha the Mighty · Mar 07, 2008, 05:40 PM // 17:40

i like xfx, they have a life-time warranty
Edit: just read that it's between bfg and nvidia