Choosing the best brand

Rozal · 08-04-05, 12:22 AM

Well I was surfing newegg and I stumbled opon multiple 6800GT's which all seem the same. Which provide best preformance?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ubmit=Property

crimedog · 08-04-05, 12:29 AM

they are all the same cards, if they have the same clocks they'll provide the same performance. there are a ton of threads exactly the same as this by the way, and it boggles my mind.

Susquehannock · 08-04-05, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by crimedog

they are all the same cards, if they have the same clocks they'll provide the same performance. there are a ton of threads exactly the same as this by the way, and it boggles my mind.

Yep, I think the general consensus is -

If you intend to use the stock cooler get the brand with the best heatsink design. Usually Leadtek.

If you plan to use aftermarket cooling just get the cheapest one.

Rotarian_SC · 08-04-05, 07:30 AM

Go with Leadtek or BFG. The BFG OC has a higher clock than the Leadtek, but not as good cooling and you could easily OC the Leadtek to that level if you wanted to.

Matarael · 08-04-05, 08:44 AM

BFG Overclocks are a gimmick. You're paying extra for something you can do for free.

DragoXT · 08-04-05, 10:37 AM

Hey man i just got that Alabtron 6800GT from newegg yesterday, when i have some time ill install it and then i can reply back as to how it performs

rseven · 08-04-05, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matarael

BFG Overclocks are a gimmick. You're paying extra for something you can do for free.

I disagree. You are paying extra for an overclock with a LIFETIME warranty. This is not something you can do with other cards.

Susquehannock · 08-04-05, 11:46 AM

The thing about a LIFETIME warranty is that few will actually make use of it. What's
the average life of a gfx card? 2-3 years before upgrade? Probably much shorter for
most avid OCers.

There is also the 5 year statute of limitations on electronics to consider as well.

darksparkz · 08-04-05, 01:01 PM

If your not a OCer, grab the BFG
If your not a extreme OCer, get the Leadtek
If your a extreme/modding OCer, get the eVGA

Reasons:
BFG is pre-OC, but any idiot can OC to that easily by moving the sliders, but it comes at OCed with lifetime warranty intact, if their not going to OC any further, this'll last for more then a few years.

If you just want to OC a little bit, like past the BFG speeds, the Leadtek will do best, since it has the best stock heatsink.

If your willing to buy aftermarket coolers/heatsinks, a regular eVGA is great for modding.

Rozal · 08-04-05, 02:01 PM

Thanks, I'll be going with the evga. statis heatsink, and artic silver 5

Susquehannock · 08-04-05, 02:08 PM

^_^ nice set up. Good luck with it.

rseven · 08-04-05, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rozal

Thanks, I'll be going with the evga. statis heatsink, and artic silver 5

Careful. AS5 is conductive and is not the best choice for a GPU heatsink. You can use it, I did out of ignorance, but you must be ver careful.

Scott9027 · 08-04-05, 02:27 PM

Capacitive not conductive, but this is sound advice. Something like Arctic Silver Ceramique would be a safer choice.

Pinky · 08-04-05, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rseven

Careful. AS5 is conductive and is not the best choice for a GPU heatsink. You can use it, I did out of ignorance, but you must be ver careful.

That isn't entirely accurate.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=403612

rseven · 08-04-05, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott9027

Capacitive not conductive, but this is sound advice. Something like Arctic Silver Ceramique would be a safer choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinky

That isn't entirely accurate.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=403612

Yes, you are both quite right. I meant to say capacitive, but I got a nose job and now my brain doesn't work without glasses!

Pinky · 08-04-05, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rseven

Yes, you are both quite right. I meant to say capacitive, but I got a nose job and now my brain doesn't work without glasses!

DON'T let it happen again! Or, or I'll... post more links to threads!

rseven · 08-04-05, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinky

DON'T let it happen again! Or, or I'll... post more links to threads!

Is that an "official" warning? I'm I on probation? Boy, I am bad! Good thing it's coming up on the cocktail hour.

Rozal · 08-04-05, 10:55 PM

I got my 6800gt today I put my atic silver 5 which i got alot of (5 tubes) and i used almost 2 , and covered the core completly now you cant see the core, same with memory,really all you see is the card w/ transistors etc and a bunch of silver domes in the middle. Talk about coo eh?
I forced my gt heatsink into the core and it got all over the card but who cares, more cooling. I was accualy thinking covering the whole card with as5 butt i dont have enough. I put it in my pc, it worked before and now I have no video. stange...help.

rseven · 08-04-05, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rozal

I got my 6800gt today I put my atic silver 5 which i got alot of (5 tubes) and i used almost 2 , and covered the core completly now you cant see the core, same with memory,really all you see is the card w/ transistors etc and a bunch of silver domes in the middle. Talk about coo eh?
I forced my gt heatsink into the core and it got all over the card but who cares, more cooling. I was accualy thinking covering the whole card with as5 butt i dont have enough. I put it in my pc, it worked before and now I have no video. stange...help.

to the Forum.
I am afraid you may have done some damage. Further up in this thread is a discussion of NOT using AS5 on Video cards because it is capacitive. You must take it out and clean all of the AS5 off the card with rubbibg alcohol. I would also take off the heatsink and take it off of there as well. If you don't have Arctic Silver Ceramique then use whatever standard TIM you have around. If you are lucky you may still have a working video card. Good luck.

Rozal · 08-04-05, 11:22 PM

Turns out I had enough to cover the whole card, i now its all a silver card, not green. still not working... Ill clean it off tomorrow.

08-04-05, 12:22 AM	Thread Starter #1
Rozal Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Connecticut	Choosing the best brand Well I was surfing newegg and I stumbled opon multiple 6800GT's which all seem the same. Which provide best preformance? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ubmit=Property
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08-04-05, 12:29 AM	#2
crimedog Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South of Boston	they are all the same cards, if they have the same clocks they'll provide the same performance. there are a ton of threads exactly the same as this by the way, and it boggles my mind. __________________ i'm packing heat
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08-04-05, 07:30 AM	#4
Rotarian_SC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston	Go with Leadtek or BFG. The BFG OC has a higher clock than the Leadtek, but not as good cooling and you could easily OC the Leadtek to that level if you wanted to.
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08-04-05, 11:46 AM	#8
Susquehannock The Mad Smelter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA	The thing about a LIFETIME warranty is that few will actually make use of it. What's the average life of a gfx card? 2-3 years before upgrade? Probably much shorter for most avid OCers. There is also the 5 year statute of limitations on electronics to consider as well.
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08-04-05, 01:01 PM	#9
darksparkz Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL	If your not a OCer, grab the BFG If your not a extreme OCer, get the Leadtek If your a extreme/modding OCer, get the eVGA Reasons: BFG is pre-OC, but any idiot can OC to that easily by moving the sliders, but it comes at OCed with lifetime warranty intact, if their not going to OC any further, this'll last for more then a few years. If you just want to OC a little bit, like past the BFG speeds, the Leadtek will do best, since it has the best stock heatsink. If your willing to buy aftermarket coolers/heatsinks, a regular eVGA is great for modding. __________________ Antec P182 w/ 3 Yate Loon D1SL-12 Intel DG965WH Motherboard Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G.Skill 4x2GB DDR2 PC6400 4-4-4-12 WD Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB OCZ Vertex2 60GB SSD eVGA 8800GTS 512MB Asus DRW-24B1ST Corsair HX520 Scythe Ninja w/Panaflo 120mmx38mm FBA12G12M [Heatware] <---Or rather lack of heatware
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08-04-05, 02:01 PM	Thread Starter #10
Rozal Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Connecticut	Thanks, I'll be going with the evga. statis heatsink, and artic silver 5
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08-04-05, 02:08 PM	#11
Susquehannock The Mad Smelter Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA	^_^ nice set up. Good luck with it.
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08-04-05, 02:27 PM	#13
Scott9027 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC	Capacitive not conductive, but this is sound advice. Something like Arctic Silver Ceramique would be a safer choice. __________________ Rig In Transit:-> ASUS M4A78-E AMD PII 945 OCZ Platinum 4GB XFX HD-4890 Patriot Warp 32GB CORSAIR 550VX Antec 300 Acer X233
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08-04-05, 10:55 PM	Thread Starter #18
Rozal Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Connecticut	I got my 6800gt today I put my atic silver 5 which i got alot of (5 tubes) and i used almost 2 , and covered the core completly now you cant see the core, same with memory,really all you see is the card w/ transistors etc and a bunch of silver domes in the middle. Talk about coo eh? I forced my gt heatsink into the core and it got all over the card but who cares, more cooling. I was accualy thinking covering the whole card with as5 butt i dont have enough. I put it in my pc, it worked before and now I have no video. stange...help.
	QUOTE Thanks

08-04-05, 11:22 PM	Thread Starter #20
Rozal Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Connecticut	Turns out I had enough to cover the whole card, i now its all a silver card, not green. still not working... Ill clean it off tomorrow.
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