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forsayken   12-13-2007 at 06:11:54 PM

Hi all,

In your past experiences, which manufacturers of ATI boards are your favourite? I've usually ended up with ATI reference boards but with the 3870's, there are so many other brands that are cheaper (and available); just wondering if they are still worth picking up or if they are a little sketchy. I know Sapphire, Powercolor and HIS are a pretty safe bet. I've always heard generally good things from them. What about Diamond or Visiontek?

I think all of the 3870's are dual slot due to big coolers. Are there any that are single slot? I think that's ideal for me but doesn't matter too much.

Thanks!

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Cleeve   12-13-2007 at 06:20:19 PM
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Diamond & Visiontek are good too. Frankly, I'd get the cheapest. Most stay close tot he reference.

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zodiacboyscorp   12-14-2007 at 12:37:04 AM
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Another vote for Visiontek.

Stay away from Sapphire. I have not been impressed with them, both overheated on stock voltage. Last card from saphire x850xt. Current card Visiontek 3870

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smalltime0   06-04-2008 at 01:56:48 PM
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Ive had a few (3) 3rd party ATi cards.

Gecube are so far my favourite, but I had a Saphire 9250 that refused to die (I short circuted is twice when mucking around inside an active computer, won't try it again) or give up (ended up being replaced so I could play BF 2142).

But that was a silent card, the fan on my other saphire eventually died, taking the 9500 with it (yes I liked the 9xxx series).

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firebird   06-04-2008 at 03:06:24 PM
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I've had 3 Sapphire cards and 1 Visiontek card. All worked well.

I vote for Sapphire though.

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Sus-penders   06-04-2008 at 06:53:24 PM
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As I recall, Sapphire used to make the ATI reference boards at one time.

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macer1   06-13-2008 at 04:09:15 AM
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sapphire or HIS my top choices.


currently have a Diamond 3870 and i have had no problems with it.

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