QueryX1900Xt

[Kyo]

Hi Guys

Was about to order my x1900xt and was wondering what most think would be the best brand. I don't mean the bundle themselves as from reading from various sources that most of the x1900xt are/should be about the same in perforamnce as long as the speeds are about the same as they are normally just rebranded by the company when produced.

I was thinking about the Powercolour but i see that i now have a choice of Asus, MSI and Sapphire, as most are similar in price. If i am not bothered about the bundle ie games etc and soley focusing on the card and more importantly the performance then am i losing out if i opt for the Powercolour instead of going for a Sapphire or MSI?

Cheers

Kyo

p.s /me hopes Hottiger doesn't see this post as it going to my 1st ati card ever

 

[Kyo]

As far as I am aware there is no difference in performance between the brands, they all follow the ATI reference design closely(except maybe Asus but they are just a bit odd in that regard). I'd probably suggest HIS as they have Arctic Coolers fitted as standard so ought to be pretty quiet and the coolers are good

Thanks - exactly what i wanted to hear even .

Cheers

 

[Kyo]

Sorry about being a noob but i take it HIS is Hightech

ie HIS Excalibur ATI Radeon X1900 XT

Hightech Radeon X1900XT

are exactly the same??

They both come with the Artic Cooler? Reason i am saying that is that the piccie are slightly different from what i could make out. But i guess that could be just illistration.

 

[Kyo]

Thanks for the link - your right they are both the same company (hightech Information Systems) , it just that the card on ocuk is the artic cooler edition. Spot on.!

 

[Kyo]

Great - that a good source that should answer most questions.

Cheers