Graphics Card Brands

[chub11]

I was browsing Newegg trying to find a card for a new build and came across a card from Visiontek. It seems like a good deal (Radeon 6850 for $140) but as I had never heard of Visiontek before, I wasn't sure whether it was a good buy. Are brands as important with graphics cards as they are with things like power supplies? And if so, is Visiontek a good brand to buy from?

 

[internetswag]

How many years is the warranty? Don't buy a card with a 1 year warranty.

 

[jdwii]

I was browsing Newegg trying to find a card for a new build and came across a card from Visiontek. It seems like a good deal (Radeon 6850 for $140) but as I had never heard of Visiontek before, I wasn't sure whether it was a good buy. Are brands as important with graphics cards as they are with things like power supplies? And if so, is Visiontek a good brand to buy from?

Ha ha get sapphire its the same amount of money and a great brand

 

[amuffin]

What cooler does the card have? For the best overclocking and performance of the card, Asus, msi, and gigabyte are the way to go.

 

[lhaskew]

I would recommend a brand like XFX or especially Sapphire. You might also want to consider if it is a reference or non-reference card, especially if you plan to overclock. Like InternetSwagg said.... Make sure you get one with more than a one year warranty.

 

[FtsArTek]

I dunno how much extra it is, but like jdwii, I would suggest either Sapphire or Asus, both make great Radeon cards, although MSI are good as well. If I were you though, I would stay away from HiS, Powercolor, XFX... I've had bad experience with all of them. (If you had to choose any of those, XFX isn't tooooo bad)

 

[jdwii]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908


http://www.fudzilla.com/reviews/item/21971-sapphire-hd-6850-reviewed


Read that review

 

[chub11]

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[chub11]

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