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Inno3D

I doubt performance is any different, in fact I'm almost certain it will be the same as all the other GT's out there, minus the overclocked versions.

However, the last Inno3D card that passed through my hands seemed like a weaker product overall compared to say, a BFG or EVGA card. Cheaper bundles, not as many cables included, etc etc. The card itself was fine though.
 
NoobieOCer said:
in this review it said inno3d is not popular to enthusiasts, why is this?
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They just don't have brand exposure but this is changing fast. I think a lot of people will be getting to know Inno3D more now since the 8800GT. I had that exact card in the review and it was very nice. I've just ordered the newer Inno3D 8800GT OC so that says something. Another brand that broke into the commmunity more since the 8800GT would be Zotac, I literally have never heard of that brand before but they have some stonkin' products out.

Both the Inno3D and Zotac cards have been quite competively priced while offering the same performance as the more expensive cards, thats a sure fire way to make their brand popular with enthusiasts is you ask me.
 
ahhhh, i seee so its like oems compared to retail products? :D its just i saw that it had 50 in stock and other 8800 goes fast... wondering why no one buys it....
 
NoobieOCer said:
whats brand exposure? u mean they not been out for a long time or they just never been noticed?
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They are unknown to a lot of your average enthusiasts, they haven't been 'exposed' to that 'brand'

The two ways to get good brand exposure are:

  1. spend a large sum of money on advertising and send out heaps of sample hardware to review sites (I think a lot of review sites get to keep the hardware, not all but some I reckon).

  2. Get a great product to market, good function and great price and then let the 'enthusiasts' advertise your products for you i.e word of mouth.
 
People buy a BFG or EVGA card because they think that having that in their machine or their sig somehow makes them better. In actual fact the 8800GT is all the same card made by one manufacturer with a sticker on the heat sink that you pay £30-£50 more for from the branded cards. Yes there may be cherry picking etc, but as long as the after sales are good, there's no reason why an Inno3D card should be any different to a BFG or EVGA one. Dont get stuck into brand snobbery and get the cheapest one you can. Unless of course, you think the free BFG stickers and Tshirts that makes you look like a nob to most people, and a brand whore to gamers are worth the money...

/rant
 
My first Inno3d card was a Geforce TI4200. The second was a 6800GT and I now have an Inno3d 8800GT. All cards have worked flawlessly and overclocked very well. Inno3d bundles tend to be basic, but the cards are just as good as any other manufacturer and they are very cheap to buy.

I highly recommend Inno3d.
 
Skeeter said:
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Careful Skeeter because apart from making your fair point you risk enraging a happy EVGA/BFG owner and we don't want that as they are not doing any harm really.

if an EVGA or BFG owners starts getting on his/her high-horse about how their card is superior to a lowly Inno3D then gun away and "Aim for the flat-top" :D
 
Big.Wayne said:
Careful Skeeter because apart from making your fair point you risk enraging a happy EVGA/BFG owner and we don't want that as they are not doing any harm really.

if an EVGA or BFG owners starts getting on his/her high-horse about how their card is superior to a lowly Inno3D then gun away and "Aim for the flat-top" :D
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*Takes note, loads rifle, and waits for the £220 BFG OC2 and EVGA SSC fanboy army to come over the hill*
 
There is also that little thing of warranty and support, I don't buy any of those brands products but there is more to the decision than price. I would happily spend an extra £20 on a £200 product if I knew the support was good, graphics cards aren't the sturdiest of parts :(

Evga have a reputation for going above and beyond (not everywhere).
 
Tetras said:
There is also that little thing of warranty and support, I don't buy any of those brands products but there is more to the decision than price. I would happily spend an extra £20 on a £200 product if I knew the support was good, graphics cards aren't the sturdiest of parts :(

Evga have a reputation for going above and beyond (not everywhere).
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Agreed, and already mentioned above.

Budget Brand with decent warranty > Premium brand and price with decent warranty

But what is the Inno3D warranty like?
 
in this review it said inno3d is not popular to enthusiasts
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Well if all you are worried about is performance then there is no difference. No one brand is any slower than the other (excluding factory overclocks). It is just a case of exposure as mentioned above. Though Inno3D have put out iChill (pre-fitted Zalman and Arctic) cards for awhile :)
 
I have the Inno3D 8800gt and it looks smashin, they just need more marketing, advertisements in the right places. i remember when BFG were not that big (at least in the uk).

but now its all about support, they need a head office in more than 1 location.
 
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I've got the Inno3D 8800GT OC and its a great card, packaging was what I would expect and it came with a full version of GRAW2, tbh packaging and cables dont mean a lot to me its the card I'm buying not the bits I'll lob in the loft and never look at again, so for less money than the standard GT's I got an overclocked one, cant be bad!
 
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