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sectorkiller   02-20-2008 at 04:36:05 PM

hi there. i look like to buy 8800GT.
which brand is goo? i want to play game with 1440 x 900 resolution with over 40 fps

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ZozZoz   02-20-2008 at 04:55:31 PM
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All the stuff is manufactured at the Foxconn factories (even the Gigabyte and ASUS cards), so the differences amount to the color of stickers, and (rarely) an aftermarket cooling solution.

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Smoked Turkey   02-20-2008 at 05:08:51 PM
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I have heard that ASUS puts in some sort of different fan and temp control Firmware on their cards. I know with my Asus 8800GT I can't overclock the core past 640 or it will crash the system where as some people on other brand cards have pushed to 700 with no problems. nTune also reports obscure temps for the card too.

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aevm   02-20-2008 at 05:28:27 PM
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Leadtek, Gigabyte and MSI have some good coolers on their 8800GT. Just make sure you get a version with a dual-slot cooler.

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rallyimprezive   02-20-2008 at 05:43:05 PM
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Im a fan of EVGA because of their excellent customer support, and step-up program.

Since so many of the cards ARE identical, things like customer support and upgrade options are selling points to me.

------------------------------ EVGA 750i FTW ¤ Intel E8400 @ 3.6ghz ¤ EVGA 8800GTS 512 ¤ 2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 ¤
Western Digital Raptor X 150GB ¤
MCSE, MCSA, Comptia A+ N+

 

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rgeist554   02-20-2008 at 05:51:30 PM
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Quote :

Since so many of the cards ARE identical, things like customer support and upgrade options are selling points to me.

If you live in the US. Most of the warranties / customer support become extremely limited outside the US borders. (Ex. XFX's double lifetime warranty becomes a 3 year limited in China)

(Sorry, I categorized the OP by his use of the English language - @OP: if you're just a bad typist, forgive me. lol >_< )

Anyways, I'm a fan of EVGA. I've bought all four of my awesome cards from them. :D Some of the new aftermarket cooler options are extremely tempting though.

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doubletake33   02-20-2008 at 05:53:59 PM
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if you think ya might wanna go after a 9000series card when they come out then go with EVGA because of the step-up program. otherwise as aevm and mactronix has said/shown to go with the MSI because the cooler is MUCH better!

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rallyimprezive   02-20-2008 at 05:57:29 PM
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Ya, according to the info, he is from Tehran, Iran. I dont think I can make an educated call on the best manufacture for his area.

------------------------------ EVGA 750i FTW ¤ Intel E8400 @ 3.6ghz ¤ EVGA 8800GTS 512 ¤ 2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 ¤
Western Digital Raptor X 150GB ¤
MCSE, MCSA, Comptia A+ N+

 

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raptorxt   02-20-2008 at 06:25:55 PM
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evga

step-up program
and awesome customer service

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sincraft   02-20-2008 at 06:26:09 PM
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I'd be more worried about finding a bunker than a video card if I were you.
:o

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sectorkiller   02-20-2008 at 07:11:30 PM
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in my city 8800GT is about 320$ .is to expensive. i want to by asus 8800GT top. it nice performance. what u think ?

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grieve   02-20-2008 at 07:28:10 PM
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EVGA for all your graphix needs!

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grieve   02-20-2008 at 07:30:57 PM
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I know you are looking @ a GT... but if you can order from NEWEGG, they have this deal on right now.. It is only $39 more.

$359.99

EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130072

***edit***
just saw your Location : Tehran


Message edited by grieve on 02-20-2008 at 07:31:45 PM
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