graphics card brands

[para08]

when you take a look at the prices of cards there can sometimes be around £20 difference between brands. just wondering what is the actual reason for this? does it really matter if you go for the cheapest? thanks

 

[Tetsu]

They are basically all reference cards, but from a user point of view warranties can be worth it and they vary from company to company. Both in length and service.

 

[Talrinys]

No it doesn't, it's usually warranties, bundled games or pre-overclocked cards that carry a premium. They're based on the same reference cards produced at the same facility, albeit some are cherrypicked to be better overclocking cards.

 

[goujon945]

Don't really know the reason but when the cards are all built to reference spec then just buy the cheapest. Maybe spend a bit more if there is a better warranty/bundle.

Edit: Bit slow

 

[para08]

i see, so which brands have best overclocking/warranty service?

thinking of either gainward or HIS.

 

[Talrinys]

i see, so which brands have best overclocking/warranty service?

thinking of either gainward or HIS.

Well ask yourself when you're thinking about getting your next upgrade, and buy a card with a warranty that fits that period.

 

[para08]

im upgrading now. i know that about the warranty its just some cards are still more with identical spec. example..

gainward 4850 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-070-GW

his 4850 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-099-HT

both same with 2 yr warranty but 15 quid difference.

 

[sanofi]

im upgrading now. i know that about the warranty its just some cards are still more with identical spec. example..

gainward 4850 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-070-GW

his 4850 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-099-HT

both same with 2 yr warranty but 15 quid difference.

The gainward cards tend to be the cheaper ones. This can be due to various reasons. Possibly:

1) Gainward undercutting their competitors
2) OCuk getting a better deal with Gainward like they did with the BFG cards a while ago
3) HIS charging extra for the brand

Edit: Also the possibility that the higher priced manufacturer has a better RMA service but this is conjecture and you would have to find out the experience of others with their RMA service.

 

[ACESHIGH]

im upgrading now. i know that about the warranty its just some cards are still more with identical spec. example..

gainward 4850 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-070-GW

his 4850 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-099-HT

both same with 2 yr warranty but 15 quid difference.

Gainward as it has same warranty but cheaper.