About to buy an 8880 GTX

andyl33t

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About to buy an 8800 GTX

Hi guys, i'm just about to take the pludge and get an 8800 GTX to replace my 7800 GTX. Was just quickly wondering if I should get the BFG OC edition or the XFX brand of card. Theres £12 (~$24) difference between the two, with the BFG card being cheaper.

 

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personal preference to BFG but if you can evga.

Also perhaps wait till the 12th of november see what all this 9 series nonsense is about?

 

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Woooooa.


That's wrong. 12 Sterling is 24USD.


And I'd try to get eVGA.

 

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Whoops i was ment to write $24. Also the eVGA one is more expensive, is it worth it?

 

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andyl33t said:

Whoops i was ment to write $24. Also the eVGA one is more expensive, is it worth it?

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Imo yes. eVGA has a lifetime warranty that covers overclocking / aftermarket heatsinks.

 

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majinwar said:

Imo yes. eVGA has a lifetime warranty that covers overclocking / aftermarket heatsinks.

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the eVGA warrenty is only 10 years. also the step-up program looks really good.

 

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http://scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=559808


380


http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/120933


344

 

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Get the EVGA.

 

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eVGA.

And in 10 years, your card will become a useless paperweight. Either way, its still the best warranty, plus greatest customer support. Thus its worth the extra $30.


And stop talking about the 9 series card, there is no such thing, and wont be for a while.

 

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andyl33t said:

the eVGA warrenty is only 10 years. also the step-up program looks really good.

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True, but in 10 years it's gonna be an antique!

 

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Bought it ! Got it for £328.94 from Aria:

https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecial...+GeForce+8800GTX+768MB+PCI-E+?productId=26820

 

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andyl33t said:

Bought it ! Got it for £328.94 from Aria:

https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecial...+GeForce+8800GTX+768MB+PCI-E+?productId=26820

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Congrats! Welcome to the world of high-quality computer parts!

 

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Agallion said:

Also perhaps wait till the 12th of november see what all this 9 series nonsense is about?

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LoL nVidia denyed that date. I doubt that we are going to see 9 series cards for a while. What is nVidia's motivation. They are selling GTX's for 500+ like hot cakes and ATi is no threat now. If they did have something better they are going to set on it. Only reason they will come out with a new card is to make it cheaper to make thus increasing profit. They have already done 2 refreshes 8800 GTS 320 and 8800 Ultra. I doubt you see too much more. They will be back in R&D mode with all the cash they are bringing in with G80.

BTW congrats on the GTX you will love it I know I do.