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Which brand is better to buy?

Gigabyte, i prefer them for their customer service, and uk based return, i found xfx to be rather dissapointing in this department, though this has a lot to do with where you purchase the card from.
 
Evga don't make ati cards, he's looking at the 6990. I have an Asus 6990 handy if you want the voltage controls, although all 6990's have the Ausum switch anyway.
 
thanks, gigabyte it is then. I will be also be upgrading the motherboard to a asus maximus Iv extreme z68 so hope i don't get any problems.
 
Iirc XFX said they would honour the warranty if you use the bios switch, some won't.

You may want to check it out before committing to any of the various brands.

If your not bothered then just get the cheapest one, they are all the same.
 
tommybhoy said:
Iirc XFX said they would honour the warranty if you use the bios switch, some won't.

You may want to check it out before committing to any of the various brands.

If your not bothered then just get the cheapest one, they are all the same.
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The Ausum switch (makes me laugh every time i see it) with the void if removed sticker over it? Thought that instantly voided all 6990's?
 
Seems your right, good for people considering a 6990 to know :)

"Speaking to bit-tech, Pitt said 'I'm proud to say that, as part of our going support and dedication to both AMD and the gaming consumer, XFX will warranty the 880MHz OC usage as per our usual RMA terms, as long as there is no consumer induced damage etc, as per our usual terms and process for RMAs.

'XFX strongly believes that if you add a performance-enhancing switch that allows the end user to enhance the card's performance, then it's only right to warranty this benefit."

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2011/03/16/xfx-to-warranty-hd-6990-4gb-overclock-switc/1
 
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