Highend EVGA Sale @ Monarch!

[patriot336]

Originally posted by: deptrai

Originally posted by: Crusader

Originally posted by: patriot336
That is a very good point. However I am still standing behind my EVGA boys on this one! Also I bet if you started a post on what the best Nvidia brand is it would not be XFX.

I like BFG.
Evga is my 2nd choice. I have a Evga 7900GT and a BFG 7900GTX on the way. Had BFG 6800GT SLI in the past and also a Evga 7800GT in the past.

All good cards of course, but overall I'd want BFG in my experience.

BFG owns all, period. They offer the best warranty. Anytime your card is f****d, call them up and they will replace it. No need to register to get the lifetime warranty like EVGA and XFX. So you can sell your card to anyone and that person can sell that card to anyone and still get the same warranty.

Very good Point! However they just Droped it too! $469.69 Now find a BFG 7900 GTX for that Low!

 

[formulav8]

Originally posted by: Trikat

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
Do any of these companies make their own cards? Photos of the eVGA and XFX 7900GT's look identical to me.

Nope there are only "bascially" two GPU makers right now: Nvidia and ATI.
Nvidia allows other companies to sell Nvidia chipped cards. ATI does build and sell their own branded cards, but other companies can sell the ATI chipped cards.
Typically the construction of graphic cards are all identical; however, the main differences are video outputs/inputs, component manufactures (example memory chip brand), cooling (these days vanilla cards all have the same stock cooling), and bundles.

ATI does NOT make their own cards. It has been Sapphire making them for ATI quite awhile now. Unless something has changed recently.


Jason

 

[krylon]

Originally posted by: formulav8

Originally posted by: Trikat

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
Do any of these companies make their own cards? Photos of the eVGA and XFX 7900GT's look identical to me.

Nope there are only "bascially" two GPU makers right now: Nvidia and ATI.
Nvidia allows other companies to sell Nvidia chipped cards. ATI does build and sell their own branded cards, but other companies can sell the ATI chipped cards.
Typically the construction of graphic cards are all identical; however, the main differences are video outputs/inputs, component manufactures (example memory chip brand), cooling (these days vanilla cards all have the same stock cooling), and bundles.

ATI does NOT make their own cards. It has been Sapphire making them for ATI quite awhile now. Unless something has changed recently.


Jason

ATI still makes their own cards, hence, "Built By ATI." Back in the day of the 9800, "BBA" cards had better build quality and were cards of choice for overclocking. Sapphire is a third party that also makes ATI cards.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: patriot336

Originally posted by: deptrai

Originally posted by: Crusader

Originally posted by: patriot336
That is a very good point. However I am still standing behind my EVGA boys on this one! Also I bet if you started a post on what the best Nvidia brand is it would not be XFX.

I like BFG.
Evga is my 2nd choice. I have a Evga 7900GT and a BFG 7900GTX on the way. Had BFG 6800GT SLI in the past and also a Evga 7800GT in the past.

All good cards of course, but overall I'd want BFG in my experience.

BFG owns all, period. They offer the best warranty. Anytime your card is f****d, call them up and they will replace it. No need to register to get the lifetime warranty like EVGA and XFX. So you can sell your card to anyone and that person can sell that card to anyone and still get the same warranty.

Very good Point! However they just Droped it too! $469.69 Now find a BFG 7900 GTX for that Low!

Nope. eVGA kills all. Why? I have BFG and eVGA? but guess what? eVGA's lifetime warranty KILLS BFG. Once you take off that cooler on your BFG, WARRANTY IS DEAD. eVGA? PUt your VF700 VF900 AC NV Silencer 5 on it. Warranty is STILL GOOD. WEWT.

Guess why I traded my BFG for an eVGA? Plus after reading MANY reviews, eVGA's OC better in general. It's probably just which chips they get...

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

unfortunately no VIVO on these cards, so I'll stick with my 7800GT CO. :thumbsup: to eVGA

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: formulav8

Originally posted by: Trikat

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
Do any of these companies make their own cards? Photos of the eVGA and XFX 7900GT's look identical to me.

Nope there are only "bascially" two GPU makers right now: Nvidia and ATI.
Nvidia allows other companies to sell Nvidia chipped cards. ATI does build and sell their own branded cards, but other companies can sell the ATI chipped cards.
Typically the construction of graphic cards are all identical; however, the main differences are video outputs/inputs, component manufactures (example memory chip brand), cooling (these days vanilla cards all have the same stock cooling), and bundles.

ATI does NOT make their own cards. It has been Sapphire making them for ATI quite awhile now. Unless something has changed recently.


Jason

That has never been proven. Sure people say it on the forums all the time but other than that I have never heard anything with actual proof.

 

[Fallengod]

Well thats true, however, bfg doesnt check that type of stuff. They wouldnt care anyways. So that heatsink thing is sort of a moot point. Theres another side to that as well. BFG gives lifetime warranty for anyone, where as evga you have to register it and its only valid for the original purchaser. Also, evga lifetime warranty WILL be discontinued they stated at some point. Where as BFG, its a true lifetime warranty. Anyways just thought id toss that in. I actually own an EVGA card myself.

Nope. eVGA kills all. Why? I have BFG and eVGA? but guess what? eVGA's lifetime warranty KILLS BFG. Once you take off that cooler on your BFG, WARRANTY IS DEAD. eVGA? PUt your VF700 VF900 AC NV Silencer 5 on it. Warranty is STILL GOOD. WEWT.

Guess why I traded my BFG for an eVGA? Plus after reading MANY reviews, eVGA's OC better in general. It's probably just which chips they get...

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: modempower
Well thats true, however, bfg doesnt check that type of stuff. They wouldnt care anyways. So that heatsink thing is sort of a moot point. Theres another side to that as well. BFG gives lifetime warranty for anyone, where as evga you have to register it and its only valid for the original purchaser. Also, evga lifetime warranty WILL be discontinued they stated at some point. Where as BFG, its a true lifetime warranty. Anyways just thought id toss that in. I actually own an EVGA card myself.

Nope. eVGA kills all. Why? I have BFG and eVGA? but guess what? eVGA's lifetime warranty KILLS BFG. Once you take off that cooler on your BFG, WARRANTY IS DEAD. eVGA? PUt your VF700 VF900 AC NV Silencer 5 on it. Warranty is STILL GOOD. WEWT.

Guess why I traded my BFG for an eVGA? Plus after reading MANY reviews, eVGA's OC better in general. It's probably just which chips they get...

Actually you can just give your registration info over to the new person. Or you can unregister the product, and the person who bought your card can register it now.

 

[patriot336]

Sorry to interupid Guys but they just droped the KO to $286.69!

 

[Powermoloch]

whoa....

 

[FP]

I would call this warm. The CC deal the other day was hot. I got my 7900GT for $257 shipped.

 

[Navid]

Originally posted by: binister
I would call this warm. The CC deal the other day was hot. I got my 7900GT for $257 shipped.

Does that include tax?
You are still waiting to get paid for your rebates too, right?

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: Navid

Originally posted by: binister
I would call this warm. The CC deal the other day was hot. I got my 7900GT for $257 shipped.

Does that include tax?
You are still waiting to get paid for your rebates too, right?

Yes that included tax and it was delivered yesterday.

I do have to submit $50 in rebates but I have never had a problem with rebates (/me knocks on wood) as I keep a copy of everything and send the rebate certified mail.

 

[Fallengod]

Actually circuitcity is great with rebates. I usually get mine pretty fast. I got in on that deal as well.

 

[hytek369]

in for the 7900gt

 

[Ike0069]

It's now $289.99 with free shpping at ZZF. Slightly cheaper if you do not live in CA.

 

[CrazyGamer]

Originally posted by: Ike0069
It's now $289.99 with free shpping at ZZF. Slightly cheaper if you do not live in CA.

Only get the free Age of Empires III game at Monarch tho, dont think Zipzoomfly offers it.

 

[AzNPinkTuv]

Originally posted by: Navid

Originally posted by: patriot336
Please XFX does not compair to EVGA!

If you are talking about the EVGA warranty, XFX is even better.
http://www.xfxforce.com/web/support/sho...a?regionId=1&productGenerationId=11979

Other situations that VOID the warranty include:
Damage to the card upon installation
Damage caused by software or hardware incompatibility or by motherboard incompatibility (if other than XFX software or hardware).
Was not operated in accordance with XFX specifications, instructions or technical support directions.
Physical damage to the PCB, GPU or components
Additionally, third party products used in tandem with this Product are not covered by this warranty.


stfu plz

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: patriot336
This was taken from HOC thanks MonarchDeals!
EVGA Geforce 7900 GT KO 256MB GDDR3/PCI-E/HDTV-Out/Dual-DVI-DL (Retail Box) $286.69 Instant! Hot New Item!
EVGA GeForce 7900 GTX EGS 512MB DDR3/PCI-E/HDTV-Out/Dual-DVI-DL $475.69 Instant!
EVGA GeForce 7600 GT CO 256MB DDR3/PCI-E/HDTV-Out/DVI-DL $159.69 AR and Instant

All EVGA cards 6600 GT and Above from AOE3 with them.

Newegg has it for a few bucks more, 8-hour sale:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130015

 

[Kaido]

Is the only difference between the regular version and the KO version the HSF? They both are 500/1500:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130281

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130015

 

[IBUYCHEAP]

Ok AzNPinkTuv post just sold me on the evga now to pick up the vf900.

 

[Lucid Faia]

The SKU numbers appear to be different at Monarch and ZipZoomfly.

256-P2-N564 at ZZF and 256-P2-N564-AX at Monarch. What's the difference, if any?

 

[CrazyGamer]

Originally posted by: Lucid Faia
The SKU numbers appear to be different at Monarch and ZipZoomfly.

256-P2-N564 at ZZF and 256-P2-N564-AX at Monarch. What's the difference, if any?

No difference, sometimes (like at Circuitcity) those last 2 letters determine where the card is sold at is all or the looks/packaging. However only Monarch offers the free game as a combo deal, its not an "included in the box" or general Evga offer thing.

 

[CrazyGamer]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Is the only difference between the regular version and the KO version the HSF? They both are 500/1500:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130281

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130015

Yes the heatsink on the KO version is superior (supposedly 6C cooler than the older model), and covers/cools the memory chips in addition to the core. Otherwise no difference.

http://www.evga.com/articles/298.asp

You can checkout more info the new KO cooler there.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: CrazyGamer

Originally posted by: Kaido
Is the only difference between the regular version and the KO version the HSF? They both are 500/1500:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130281

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130015

Yes the heatsink on the KO version is superior (supposedly 6C cooler than the older model), and covers/cools the memory chips in addition to the core. Otherwise no difference.

http://www.evga.com/articles/298.asp

You can checkout more info the new KO cooler there.

Is it worth getting a VF900 and copper ramsinks with AS5 for OCing the card with the vmod then?