I'm planning to get a new card TODAY! I'm down to these cards and must make a decision and place an order before midnight (rebates expire April 30th on some of these). Here is what I am down to...

1. MSI NX8800GTS 512M OC GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814127325 Price with mail in rebate and shipping $202.58. Comes with copy of Witcher game!

2. PNY VCG88GTS5XPB GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814133215 Price with mail in rebate and shipping $197.58

3. ECS N8800GTS-512MX GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814134037 Price with mail in rebate and shipping $176.99

4. EVGA 512-P3-N845-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130337 Price with mail in rebate and shipping $216.99

I need some help deciding which one to get...these cards are all within a $40 range from the most expensive to the cheapest(with shipping and MIRs included)

[B]Here's what I'd like to know...
1. Does anyone have one of these ECS cards and are they as good as the others...stat wise they look fine but I know that doesn't always translate to real performance.
2. Which card in this list would you go for and why?
3. Anyone running any of these cards please tell me if you like its performance and whether you are overclocking it or not.[/B]

I'm leaning at the moment to the MSI for two reasons...free game and comes overclocked slightly from the factory so I don't have to worry about messing with overclocking myself.

[B]Additional info:[/B]Here is my computer specs:
Asus P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard with Intel Core Duo 6300 (2 PCI, 1 PCI x16, 1 PCIx1 all currently empty)
2 Gig Ram
WDC WD3200JS 320 gig HD
DVD
CD
Floppy
Onboard sound/video VIA chipset
Buying new PSU to power this card -> OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS ATX12V / EPS12V 600W Power $69 after rebate!!! OCZ StealthXStream

Thanks for the responses in advance!!! As I posted above time is of the essence as I will have to order TODAY to get these rebates so please post early and post often!!!

Get the EVGA.
Performance wise, the EVGA and the MSI one may be better.
The EVGA one is most expensive there, but there's this 60-days step up program stuff, and good warranty stuffs, and those are why I'll choose the EVGA.

+1 for the EVGA. The step-up program is actually 90 days, and they will allow you to overclock without voiding their warranty.

3rd for EVGA. Good product. Good warranty.

I went to EVGA's website...If I read their terms correctly you have to pay MSRP for the card you are getting when you "step up". If that's the case I don't see how this program would be any good since the MSRP is usually a lot more than you can buy the cards retail through newegg or some other online retailer.
For example the EVGA card is $359.99 on the EVGA site but only $216.99 with shipping at Newegg. Just doesn't seem like the step up program is worth it...am I missing something here?

Is the EVGA that much better?? Is it really $40 worth better?

If all else was equal, I'd prefer eVGA. However, in this case, things are not equal. MSI gives you $15 and an (absolutely great) game, while eVGA gives you a step-up program that you really shouldn't need, not with a powerful card like the 8800GTS G92. I'm voting MSI.

Depending on the rest of your system, and whether or not you're going to be inclined to try to upgrade cards in 3 more months, I'm going to have to go with the MSI as well. I'm not familiar with their warranty, however, while I know EVGA has a lifetime one.

The Witcher is indeed a great game, though it seems to have a few bugs.

The step-up program is only really if you wanted to buy the 9900 series when they're first released.

aevm had a good point that I missed, that point being that the MSI comes with The Witcher. I don't know much about the game, but it seems to have gotten some pretty good reviews, so it's up to you in that regard.

GL with your decision

Ouch....BFG got dissed! I'd go for EVGA or BFG, but that's just a personal flavor.

BFG wasn't even in the running at $232.58 with shipping it was too expensive for the same card specs.

Maybe you should consider the alpha dog from XFX!!!!

For someone with a mild system, and 16 years of age, you know a whole lot romulus. I remember how bad I wanted a PC when I was your age (2yrs ago). I worked my ass of at a restauraunt and quit....yes gamebox.

Why no BFG???

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814143119

Id go for the MSI, The Witcher is supposed to be awsome and Im a sucker for free things.

+1 Vote for MSI