Brand Names + 8800GTS vs. 9800GTX

Basically, on ncix.com, a BFG 8800 GTS is ~$250. An eVGA or XFX version of the same card is ~$325. Is it worth the extra money to get the "better" brand names?

Also, which is better, an 8800GTS or a 9800GTX. Name and expectations would give it to 9800GTX, but they are priced pretty much the same, and benchmarks don't show much difference.

They're the same.

I live in Canada gogogo!!

Actually ncix.com has the BFG 8800GT on for $180 right now.

generally no it doesn't matter, but for some it does. Galaxy is a cheap brand, and Foxconn. They don't offer as much Warranty (Galaxy 1 year...WTF)

BFG is lifetime warranty, XFX Double LIfetime, EVGA (step up and Lifetime warranty and you can tamper with the cooling)

I think BFG XFX and EVGA are the heavy hitters, where you can buy in confidence, MSI makes cheap parts, but they seem to be reliable.

Personally I'd rather pay a little more and be assured then a little less and on edge.

lol good luck with your purchases

Step up doesn't do me any good. I buy the cards cheaper than what Evga would sell it, lol I don't need that step up. the Store offers 2 months exchange and 30 days money back lol!

Chinese stores my man. In toronto they are all over. The 9800 GX2 I paid 500$ Cash, When you pay cash, anything is possible

right now, looks like I am going to go with the eVGA 750i SLi FTW board + 1 BFG 8800GT for now, with another one coming eventually.

I get the college women part here at UWO (Western in London), but the deals just don't seem to be there.

With those step-up programs, won't you just end up spending more money, while thinking you saved money all the while? It's brilliant!

Lol, that's a hot card. What did you do to it?

Yeah man college and Spadina is the SH*T! lol Go to Filtech Computers, that guy will hook u up good Cheaper than Canada computers most of the time. Their motto is, its either the same price or cheaper

Just checked out the Filtech site. Solid deals, especially since I know it would be even cheaper when you show them $1000+ cash.

Liquid, how much do you think they would let a 9800GTX or 8800GTX go for?

Also, anything you buy there still has legit warranties with the manufacturers as long as you register it, right?

I would definitely go cash, and would be buying more than that.

If they are legit, I would probably buy:

-9800GTX/8800GTX
-4 GB (2x2) OCZ Reaper/Crucial Ballistix
-e8400
-Antec 900
-Seagate 7200.11 500 GB

and a couple other odds and ends. Whenever you go to one of those stores, they are always willing to help if you have $900 cash in your hands. And I was under the belief if they give you a deal for using cash, tax is pretty much **** and null, since it is obviously not going to be recorded anywhere.