8800 GTX Brand - Any difference

[achitophel]

One part of the G80 launch that had escaped me until now, was that all of the cards seem to be based on the Nvidia reference design. According to Custom PC, this was a NVidia launch requirement for the third party manufacturers (probably the first Asus design I've seen that hasn't tinkered with something

On that basis, are there any views as to whether it's worth getting any one brand over another, other than usual issues with bundles and/or after-sales service?

 

[easyrider]

One part of the G80 launch that had escaped me until now, was that all of the cards seem to be based on the Nvidia reference design. According to Custom PC, this was a NVidia launch requirement for the third party manufacturers (probably the first Asus design I've seen that hasn't tinkered with something

On that basis, are there any views as to whether it's worth getting any one brand over another, other than usual issues with bundles and/or after-sales service?

Well a search would give you all the answers you need.

Price and warranty etc...

EVGA 10yrs
BFG Lifetime

 

[ca9phoenix]

although are you realy going to keep a gpu for more than ten years?!?

<<has a bfg cos that's the only gtx that was in stock when i visited OCUK and i couldn't wait!

 

[Solaris]

Every geforce 8800 board in the world comes outta the same factory in taiwan....there is no difference.......apart from the sticker on the heatsink, which can be pealed back to reveal the original one......

I got my bfg from overclockers.co.uk and its amazing and comes with a free t-shirt.....free t-shirts always get my vote......

 

[easyrider]

although are you realy going to keep a gpu for more than ten years?!?

<<has a bfg cos that's the only gtx that was in stock when i visited OCUK and i couldn't wait!

You are missing the point.

Cards with nice warranty always fetch higher when you come to sell them on.

 

[Tute]

You are missing the point.

Cards with nice warranty always fetch higher when you come to sell them on.

Not only that but from reading on here, people only have good things to say about BFG's support.

Although the EVGA card does allow for a possible step-up.

Go with whichever card has the extras that suit you the most.

 

[jrodga2k5]

Not only that but from reading on here, people only have good things to say about BFG's support.

Although the EVGA card does allow for a possible step-up.

Go with whichever card has the extras that suit you the most.

Well I for one am tempted by the EVGA step up and if I time my purchase right there should hopefully be a refresh around Feb/March time and then I could step up

 

[Sime]

Im planning on getting a Point of View GTS are these ok?

 

[fornowagain]

They are all made by one company, Flextronic. So basically all the same cards, except for a few custom coolers. BFG and EVGA all have long/lifetime warranties. EVGA has the step up program. And BFG give you a t-shirt.

edit: XFX NOT LIFETIME IN THE UK.

 

[achitophel]

Well a search would give you all the answers you need.

Price and warranty etc...

EVGA 10yrs
BFG Lifetime

Thanks for that, but as I said in the original post, I know that there are differences in terms of warranties / service levels etc. What I was curious about was whether the silicon and cooler etc were all identical.

 

[Boogle]

Thanks for that, but as I said in the original post, I know that there are differences in terms of warranties / service levels etc. What I was curious about was whether the silicon and cooler etc were all identical.

They are, save for the EVGA special 8800GTX with a custom cooler. Haven't seen that specific model in the UK though.

 

[Jimbo]

Im planning on getting a Point of View GTS are these ok?

So am I.

Edit:

Wait no I'm getting a P.O.V. 8800 GTX.

 

[Scoobie Dave]

EVGA 10yrs

Like you need that, you change your card every 4 months!

 

[easyrider]

Like you need that, you change your card every 4 months!

LOL


Resale my dear watson resale!

 

[Gibbo]

They are all made by one company, Flextronic. So basically all the same cards, except for a few custom coolers. BFG, XFX and EVGA all have long/lifetime warranties. The XFX has a double warranty lets you transfer it to the next owner. EVGA has the step up program. And BFG give you a t-shirt.

Deja Vu.

Hi there

XFX UK/Europe does not have long/lifetime warranty or double warranty, that USA only.

Only two companies with good warranties for the UK are EVGA and BFG.

 

[Scoobie Dave]

LOL


Resale my dear watson resale!

I know! I know! I will probably sell my 8800GTX before the 8900GTX comes out too. Your a bad influence dude!

My 8800GTX arrives tomorrow and im already thinking of selling it before i've played with it!

Darn you Easyrider, darn you I say!

 

[Jakus]

LOL