I've decided to get an HD 4870 1gb, but have no idea which brand to get. I was looking at [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150394]this one[/url] because of it's cheap price, good reviews, and free shipping, and that XFX is a generally respected brand (I think), but I'm just wondering if there's any other brand I should look at before buying. Price range is up to $160.
This one.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291&Tpk=asus%204870%201GB[/url]
Has a nicer cooler.
^^
This
Usually whatever is cheapest works for video cards.
[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;17172820]Usually whatever is cheapest works for video cards.[/QUOTE]
Really?
You mean like Sparkle and "Genuine Geforce"?
Sparkle is just underrated because it has such a shitty name. As for Genuine Geforce, I'm not familiar with that.
[QUOTE=Robbazking;17174982]Cheapest or just flip a coin.[/QUOTE]
So you'd rather get this [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269]HIS card with terrible cooling[/url] vs. the Asus posted above?
[QUOTE=jmazouri;17175538]So you'd rather get this [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269]HIS card with terrible cooling[/url] vs. the Asus posted above?[/QUOTE]
That cooler is far from crap. HIS have excelent cooling designs.
[QUOTE=jmazouri;17175538]So you'd rather get this [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269]HIS card with terrible cooling[/url] vs. the Asus posted above?[/QUOTE]
That HIS has excellent cooling, what have you been smoking?
[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;17172154]This one.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291&Tpk=asus%204870%201GB[/url]
Has a nicer cooler.[/QUOTE]
I agree, plus there's a chance you could get $20 back with the rebate.
I think he means some PCB showing=crap card. Which obviously is complete and utter bullshit.
Just because a card doesn't have a heatpipe with cool pictures on it, doesn't mean it had bad heating.
True, stop jumping of stupid Brand-Bandwagons........
Often offbran products are as good (or even better) as brand products, but a lot cheaper
[QUOTE=carro;17209007]True, stop jumping of stupid Brand-Bandwagons........
Often offbran products are as good (or even better) as brand products, but a lot cheaper[/QUOTE]
enjoy your logisys PSU then
[QUOTE=reapaninja;17209396]enjoy your logisys PSU then[/QUOTE]
PSUs =/= Other components of your computer :downs:
A PSU IS a component
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and at what point did he mention components, he just said products
[QUOTE=carro;17209007]True, stop jumping of stupid Brand-Bandwagons........
Often offbran products are as good (or even better) as brand products, but a lot cheaper[/QUOTE]
When it comes to graphics cards you might as well stick to well known brands, since the off-brand ones are the same price or only slightly cheaper.
and because if you get a sparkle card you'll get to see it live up to it's name
Get one that looks cool... I got a BFG cause it was green and black and matched the case I was going to get... Now it don't match, the case I went with is blue black. :frown:
[QUOTE=Blarg190;17213312]Get one that looks cool... I got a BFG cause it was green and black and matched the case I was going to get... Now it don't match, the case I went with is blue black. :frown:[/QUOTE]
Don't just get one because it looks cool, look for a quality card. BGF is a good brand though.
[QUOTE=Blarg190;17213312]Get one that looks cool...[/QUOTE]
Get out.
Pricetag, performance and cooler should be the factors deciding what card to buy
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