Gecube cards - are they OK?

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Hello there,

I've just ordered a Gecube card having never owned one before. I know they're a lesser known brand, but as it was at a good price I took the plunge.

Can anyone put my mind at rest and tell me whether Gecube are a reasonable manufacturer?

I know some people will stick to one manufacturer whilst others just go for whatever the cheapest is at the time and argue there's very little difference between manufacturers (and sometimes several different brands are made in the same factory anyway).

Thanks for replies

 

[TheRealDeal]

As far as i am lead to believe all cards are made in the same factory's only the warranty's are different on standard cards. So if the warranty is good for you then buy should not be any problem.

 

[RichL]

What card is it? Chances are it is a reference board design and the same as all the other cards, maybe with a custom cooler. There aren't really any bad cards, the areas which vary are quality of customer service and warranty.

 

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Cheers for replies.

It's an HD 3850 Pro.

So theres very little difference between cards from different manufacturers then, it's just the aftersales service which may vary?

 

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Cheers for replies.

It's an HD 3850 Pro.

So theres very little difference between cards from different manufacturers then, it's just the aftersales service which may vary?

Pretty much. Besides Gecube is a subsiduary of Gigabyte, so they have a lot backing them.

 

[phatboy]

i have got the Gecube X-turbo3 3850 - cracking card

 

[Dark_Angel]

I do remember from back in the day, they were very easy to softmod Never owned one though

 

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Cheers everybody, that puts my mind at rest that I've not made a bad decision

 

[555BUK]

I have owned two Gecube cards and have been 100% happy with both.

 

[2Thumbs]

GeCube are known to use elaborate cooling devices on their cards. But as a whole they're all the same really. Go for the cheapest.

 

[eyetrip]

2 Gecube 4850's here and no complaints....