Well it is a toss up of XFX and EVGA. I choose EVGA mostly but may be going more towards XFX. Ah what ever is cheaper between the 2.
Reputation of Gfx brands ?
- Thread starter darth nissan
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I don't buy much into XFX's double lifetime warranty because I usually keep a video card for only several months and I never register the warranty anyway. So whether there is a double or single lifetime warranty makes no difference to me. I'm not gonna pay extra for that.
As for EVGA, I've never owned a card from them. I know they have that trade-up program but again, I swap video cards like underwear so if I want a new card, I'll go to the local store and get it today instead of waiting for mail. I find EVGA cards are especially extra expensive but with only average or below-average specs.
My vote goes towards BFG. In my opinion, they are still one of the "premium" nVidia card makers but they offer the perfect mix of factory OC-ed cards at a REASONABLE price. I've owned an 8800GTS 320MB from them I think.
On the ATI side, Sapphire is the way to go. They're usually the cheapest and I have never EVER had a Sapphire card go bad. Their cards have always OC-ed at least average if not high compared to other brands and the standard 1 or 2 year warranty is good enough for my 3-6 month ownership of the video card. I own a Sapphire 5870 Vapor-X even now. :bleh:
As for EVGA, I've never owned a card from them. I know they have that trade-up program but again, I swap video cards like underwear so if I want a new card, I'll go to the local store and get it today instead of waiting for mail. I find EVGA cards are especially extra expensive but with only average or below-average specs.
My vote goes towards BFG. In my opinion, they are still one of the "premium" nVidia card makers but they offer the perfect mix of factory OC-ed cards at a REASONABLE price. I've owned an 8800GTS 320MB from them I think.
On the ATI side, Sapphire is the way to go. They're usually the cheapest and I have never EVER had a Sapphire card go bad. Their cards have always OC-ed at least average if not high compared to other brands and the standard 1 or 2 year warranty is good enough for my 3-6 month ownership of the video card. I own a Sapphire 5870 Vapor-X even now. :bleh:
What's the word on PowerColour?
Evga would take it if they were working with ATI as well. Like others have said, you get lifetime warranty and step up.
Did you guys realize this thread was started in April '08? Still voted though. 
I have two XFX cards, both double lifetime warranties. In general I've never had problems with my cards or XFX so I can't complain, and the warranty sure makes me happy! Evga is also spot on because of their warraty and 24/7 tech support line. Both these companies are up top I'd say.
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