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Gainward 6800 "Golden Samples" not really Golden Samples??? Whats a good alternative?
I've read that alot of people who paid for and ordered a gainward "golden sample" 6800 NU didnt get the red PCB, but the nvidia reference one, which couldnt run at the advertized speeds? is this true? and has the issue been fixed? i plan on ordering one very soon, but i want the performance im paying for. also, as an alternative, what brand on 6800NU do u recommend? The chaintech seems good b/c of its faster speeds, but it lacks ramsinks. The leadtek is at reference speeds, but it has a massive heatsink (is it loud?). The evga/pny/xfx all look like the nvidia refence cards. i know BFG is good, but i cant seem to find any of their 6800NU. if u own a 6800NU, which brand do u have and how does it perform? another thing is, the golden sample also happens to be a good $30 more than the other 6800NU's, so i may still go with something else thats cheaper. Heres the current listing at newegg:
eVGA 6800 - $283.00 (this one seems very popular )
XFX 6800 - $287.00
Leadtek 6800 - $287.50
Chaintech 6800 - $290
Gainward GS 6800 - $310
If you know of any sites with a better deal/selection, please let me know. Any feedback is appreciated.
I've read that alot of people who paid for and ordered a gainward "golden sample" 6800 NU didnt get the red PCB, but the nvidia reference one, which couldnt run at the advertized speeds? is this true? and has the issue been fixed? i plan on ordering one very soon, but i want the performance im paying for. also, as an alternative, what brand on 6800NU do u recommend? The chaintech seems good b/c of its faster speeds, but it lacks ramsinks. The leadtek is at reference speeds, but it has a massive heatsink (is it loud?). The evga/pny/xfx all look like the nvidia refence cards. i know BFG is good, but i cant seem to find any of their 6800NU. if u own a 6800NU, which brand do u have and how does it perform? another thing is, the golden sample also happens to be a good $30 more than the other 6800NU's, so i may still go with something else thats cheaper. Heres the current listing at newegg:
eVGA 6800 - $283.00 (this one seems very popular )
XFX 6800 - $287.00
Leadtek 6800 - $287.50
Chaintech 6800 - $290
Gainward GS 6800 - $310
If you know of any sites with a better deal/selection, please let me know. Any feedback is appreciated.
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