Best Value Video Card

[MontanaFX]

8800GT's are probably be the best value but what I am going to do is buy a 9800. Because by spending a bit more, you get alot more performance and you havent got to worry about new releases being compatible.

[azianai]

no reason to be like me and pick up a 9000 series card with the 8800GT for sale now around 160 AR.

*edit*
ok its ECS, but DAMN GOOD PRICE!~
Newegg.com - ECS N8800GT-512MX GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

OK ... if it doesn't say "G92" then is it best to assume it is the older core?

Do they make the 640 Meg 320 Bit in the G92 Core in any version yet?

[Stormcrow]

ALL 8800GTs are G92. 8800GTS's that are G92 are usually distinguished with 512MB in the name like on Newegg. When in doubt, check the bus-width and memory. G92 only uses 256-bit with 256 or 512MB of RAM, only G80 uses the 320-640 oddball RAM.

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

OIC ... thanks Storm! I did not want an older core.

[Stormcrow]

No prob, Nvidia's really screwed with the traditional naming conventions this time.

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

Yeah ... I'm about prepped now.

G92 Core GT, GTX or GTS 8800 with the highest Processing Units and best sale price AR.

So now I am ready to pull the trigger when I see the super deal.

OH ... BTW ... besides EVGA ... who also has a 3 plus year warranty and good customer service?

[theburan]

I think bfg has a lifetime warranty, as long as you register the card in the first 30 days of purchase. Doesn't let you swap heatsinks or such... but it is a lifetime warranty. 24/7 phone tech support too, if I remember right... never had to call it myself though.

[Tech Geek Deluxe]

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It is comforting to not always have to research everything so in depth.

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[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by Tech Geek Deluxe

OH ... BTW ... besides EVGA ... who also has a 3 plus year warranty and good customer service?

BFG has arguably the best customer service, along with a lifetime warranty. XFX has a lifetime warranty too. All three of those companies (EVGA, BFG, XFX) require you register the card within 30 days of purchase, or the warranty plummets to just 1 year.

MSI - 3 years, hassle free RMA policy (see here).
Leadtek - 3 year backing and online RMA form
Asus -3 year backing, but isn't known for stellar support
Foxconn - 3 year warranty
Gigabyte - 3 year warranty

and there are more...