Which Brand?!

[Dawm]

I was looking at getting a 6870 and i was wondering what the best brand is for it.

Powercooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131378

Sapphire:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

HIS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161389

XFX:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561

Another Sapphire:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102924

And finally an MSI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127545


which of these is the best option?

 

[sonnyd09]

I'd probably go for one of the Sapphire's, maybe the MSI.

 

[Dawm]

which sapphire? the Flex edition or the normal one? I was sort of leaning towards the msi

 

[sonnyd09]

I'd go with the MSI mate, look at that heatsink!

 

[jsc]

My first choice would be the XFX for the warranty and build quality. Second choice - MSI.

 

[100100]

If price is no problem, go with the MSI one. The Twin Frozr II cooler heat sink is known for serious cooling performance even after being OCed. It is also relatively silent.
And if you are going to OC, the Twin Frozr II cooler will be a nice addition to have.
If price is a problem, go with Sapphire's. A decent performing but nicely silent cooler.

 

[sunnk]

1) xfx because of the warranty and powerful built.

2) sapphire for cheaper price and better performance because sapphire has the products that performs over the price.

3)msi first of all because of its best cooling and better overclocking ability.

 

[kyle382]

1) xfx because of the warranty and powerful built.

2) sapphire for cheaper price and better performance because sapphire has the products that performs over the price.

3)msi first of all because of its best cooling and better overclocking ability.

best answer to this

 

[Onus]

It will be hard to go wrong. I've never had to return a product from any of them, although the sample size is statistically insignificant. The only one I'd be reluctant to buy is Powercolor, only due to lack of experience (theirs and mine, with their products). I have had great results from HIS over the years, but nothing about their card stands out in that lineup. The MSI cooler is probably the best; get that one if you're an overclocker.

 

[Dawm]

thank you for all the replies! For those that say sapphire, which one? Does the flex model add anything special to the card other than a cool looking blue?

 

[100100]

thank you for all the replies! For those that say sapphire, which one? Does the flex model add anything special to the card other than a cool looking blue?

As far as I know, the Flex is supposedly using better quality parts (theoretically better OC) and comes bundle with more goodies within the packaging. These goodies include HDMI cable, power cables, etc.
Cooler looks pretty much the same.

 

[sunnk]

flex will be more better but no need to cost extra money buy simple sapphire one with better performance.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1q9lyqkcp57xx

it will cost low and give u an better performance above the price.

 

[Dawm]

Best answer selected by Dawm.

 

[srafig4]

Gigabyte have three fan 6870 OC @ 915Mhz~

 

[Mousemonkey]

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