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Topic started by goodwood on March 28, 2010. Last post by RJ 1 year, 10 months ago.
Post by goodwood (203 posts) See mini bio
I was looking around on newegg at the ATI 5770s and I can never really tell the difference between the cards each manufacturer puts out. I was wondering if you guys stick to a certain manufacturer that you have used for awhile and trust or do you just buy any card not thinking there is a difference? Is there actually a difference between them or not really?
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Optikal (112 posts) See mini bio
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The main difference is always in warranty and support.  Most manufacturers these days overclock over reference cards by default.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Binman88 (445 posts) See mini bio
I've gone with BFG for three cards now. Preoverclocked and a pretty lengthy warranty.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Fish_Face_McGee (1,195 posts) See mini bio
@ElegantRuby said:
" @Binman88 said:
" I've gone with BFG for three cards now. Preoverclocked and a pretty lengthy warranty. "
This in a nutshell. "
Yupperz.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Ben_H (439 posts) See mini bio
@goodwood said:
" I was looking around on newegg at the ATI 5770s and I can never really tell the difference between the cards each manufacturer puts out. I was wondering if you guys stick to a certain manufacturer that you have used for awhile and trust or do you just buy any card not thinking there is a difference? Is there actually a difference between them or not really? "
When I built my PC I bought the Sapphire version of the 5770.  I've bought Sapphire cards for a while and never had issues.  I'm buying a second card so I can run two 5770s in Crossfire.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by goodwood (203 posts) See mini bio
@Ben_H:  Ya when I was looking I saw 4 sapphire 5770s. Whats the difference between them, the cooling?
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by ch13696 (150 posts) See mini bio
I go either EVGA or PNY. Usually because their cheap. I have an nVidia 9800 GT 1GB and it still runs smooth.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by captain_clayman (177 posts) See mini bio
For ATI:  XFX or Sapphire 
For Nvidia: XFX or EVGA
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by WilliamRLBaker (128 posts) See mini bio
 http://www.tested.com/forums/pc-and-mac/5/nvidia-or-ati-graphic-cards-which-do-you-use-and-why/181/#119
 
all ready got a thread for this...sry
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by goodwood (203 posts) See mini bio
@WilliamRLBaker:  my question was more towards the vendor such as sapphire, XFX, EVGA, PNY, or BFG. I was not referring to Nvidia or ATI.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Jadeskye (366 posts) See mini bio
I like XFX, Sapphire and Evga.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by LtColJaxson (1 posts) See mini bio
@ch13696: Yeah I have an NVIDIA 9800GTX, and it runs really nicely. It can run Metro 2033 maxed (not DX11 but DX10) with little to no hitches, so it's still quite good in my books.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Berserk (382 posts) See mini bio

I tend  to use Nvidia but do have  PNY video on my second computer.

Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by IzninjaFTW (220 posts) See mini bio
ATI: HIS, XFX, Sapphire  
 
Nvidia: XFX, PNY
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by Wolverine (741 posts) See mini bio
Nvidia, it is what came with my computer.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by bored_and_agitated (200 posts) See mini bio
does evga make ati cards?
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
Post by RJ (12 posts) See mini bio
I've gone with EVGA for my past 3 cards so far, great support and products. I remember emailing them for help around 11pmish at night and was still able to get a non-automated reply. Forums are pretty good place to check out as well.
Posted 1 year, 10 months ago
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