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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.


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No, plus BFG seems like it's a top tier brand. If not, very close. Just one man's opinion.

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They're the same. :p


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8800gt MSI dual slot cooler for 170$ MRI @ newegg gogogogo!


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I live in Canada gogogo!!

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

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Thats a good deal and even better if its 2 slot cooler. OC that baby to GTS


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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.


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Sweet, sounds like I will go with a BFG then. The savings means I can put the money to good use somewhere else. Hello SLI maybe.

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lol good luck with your purchases:)


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I never buy a card without the security of Step-up.

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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!


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How are you able to swing the cheap cards liquid? connections?

Also, I added it in a little late. Is it worth the money for the 9800GTX over the 8800GTS?

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


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hmmm, I may need to make a trip to TO. Only 45 minutes away.

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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.

Just my two frames' worth.
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Ahh the College & Spadina computer connection :sol:

Love going home to visit the parents and take a walk around U of T. Computer Deals and College women, perfect combination. :D


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

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BFG has started their own step up program.They started it with the introduction of the 9000 series.


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kellytm3 wrote :

BFG has started their own step up program.They started it with the introduction of the 9000 series.

 


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! :D


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Since my Galaxy caught fire I will be looking for more supported brands. No response from Galaxy with my problem.

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g8r wrote :

Since my Galaxy caught fire I will be looking for more supported brands. No response from Galaxy with my problem.

 


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


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kellytm3 wrote :

BFG has started their own step up program.They started it with the introduction of the 9000 series.