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Right now I'm looking at two evga's, The 8800GT Superclocked and the 8800GT KO Edition. Putting those aside, which GT out there right now do you guys think is the best?

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Evga's are the best and the stepup program really does a good job of putting value into your purchase plus a free copy of quake wars comes with it when you register.

Reply to vaker5

EVGA

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Reply to itotallybelieveyou

Okay then evga it is. The step up program is really what drove me to look at those in the first place. Now what do you guys think about the choice between the GT Superclocked and the GT KO?

Reply to mustardman24

get the SSC? hehe its better than both!

Reply to mikeman69

Depends if you want to manually overclock and save some extra bucks or stay on the semi-safe side of pre flashed-overclocked cards.

Message edited by vaker5 on 11-07-2007 at 02:57:20 AM

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hmm the question I now have is a manually overclocked card still covered by evga's step up program?

Reply to mustardman24

I dont know.....

Message edited by vaker5 on 11-07-2007 at 03:12:52 AM

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hmm apparantly it is. evga claims that it is eligible as long as it is in working order. As long as it isn't fried upon return, I'm sure it will still be qualified for a step, perhaps for the december release of the 8800GTS refresh.

Reply to mustardman24

Gainward is a high quality GT that overclocks like a mad scientist on Viagra!

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Reply to darkguset

Are Gainwards available in North America?

Reply to decripple

I like the double lifetime warranty offered on the xfx 8800 GT. Ya sell the card when it's time for an upgrade, and the buyer also gets lifetime warranty!

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I have the MSI NX8800gt 660core 950memory 1650 shader and i have no regret's run's everything on max setting's.

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I just bought an XFX 8800gt extreme and it is awesome. I wanted both of those and both were out of stock at newegg. This one came in and I got it. It came with company of heroes, which I like more than quakewars.

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.20 ghz (Zalman 9500 AM2)
Corsair XMS2 6400 c4 4,4,4,12, 2T, 2.1v
XFX 8800 GT 512 extreme 640/950
mushkin 550 watt PSU
Coolermaster Centurion (120mm back, 120mm and 90mm front) qfan is off
idle 36^c cpu, 30^c mobo
Viewsonic VX922 - 19" LCD
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Message edited by chiptouz on 11-07-2007 at 05:47:36 AM

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get the xfx 8800gt xxx edition - if u want ur 8800gt overclocked.its good and performs well--i am going to get it as soon as i can gather enough cash for it.

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Galaxy Geforce 8800gt 512mb
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Reply to sunny27

The XFX 8800GT XXX gets my vote. Gotta love a 2x lifetime warranty...only from XFX!

Reply to ibleet

I've always used XFX and found them excellent cards.

Reply to crusoe74

EVGA FOR STEP UP BETTER THAN THE REST!!!

Reply to vaker5

can i have your other quake wars plz?

Reply to esmith7075

I'm putting on a Zalman VGA cooler any how so there's no point in me not overclocking a cheaper card since I already voided my warranty with the fan. I wanted to Step Up my old 7950 GT, but I already replaced the EVGA fan since it sounded like a leaf blower and ran with high temperatures up in the 60s and 70s.

Reply to TheChuckster

Get the one that is in stock!

Reply to ethel

Who cares about XFX's double lifetime warranty. If I'm not mistaken Evga's warranty also applies to the next person that buys it...not that I really care if the person that buys my used card has a warranty on it or not.

All 8800gt's use the same core so I highly doubt that Gainwards are better than anyone elses.

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Message edited by cory1234 on 11-08-2007 at 02:08:41 AM

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Gigabye DS3R P35, Evga 8800 gt
4x1gb Super Talent 800 3-3-4-8, OCZ 850w, Win 7 64

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xx12amanxx wrote :

I have the MSI NX8800gt 660core 950memory 1650 shader and i have no regret's run's everything on max setting's.

Damn you! Same exact card I ordered but havent recieved yet. I'm curious as to where most people got theirs, what date did they buy it, and what did they install and use it.

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Reply to bildo123

cory1234 wrote :

You're all heart! But you miss the point...its a key selling point. People are much more inclined to purchase a used video card knowing it comes with a warranty. Next time spare us your flippant answers and think first. :lol:

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bildo123 wrote :

Damn you! Same exact card I ordered but havent recieved yet. I'm curious as to where most people got theirs, what date did they buy it, and what did they install and use it.

I ordered mine from newegg and i payed 300$ for it,you payed 240 and it is no more right that you have to wait this long as it is with the insane price gouging they are pulling. Im just glad i got mine the next day.

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i've got a 8800gt(512mb) and i got it when it released - within a week--was an early bird.but i keep wondering was it a good investment?

Message edited by sunny27 on 03-29-2008 at 07:03:00 PM

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Asus A8N-E(socket 939 Nvidia Nforce 4 Ultra)
Galaxy Geforce 8800gt 512mb
2GB DDR 400(1Gbx2) Transcend
Reply to sunny27

Well my OC2 bfg one i got when they first came out, hand picked, is great. Even with no volt changes it hits 770core 1770shader clocks.

Awesome!

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Reply to Hatman

If your going to overclock and stick with the card for a while go with xfx.
(xfx supports overclocking)
If you plan to up-grade in 3months step up go with evga.

Reply to invisik

[quotemsg=1759402,22,56528]. If I'm not mistaken Evga's warranty also applies to the next person that buys it../quotemsg]

As does XFX's

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