6800GS EVGA vs Gigabyte vs XFX

[nonilley]

Which of these companies makes the better 6800GS, I can't find a head to head review.

 

[moonboy403]

they're all the same

based on the reference model...they might clock it differently...but in the end...you in oc it higher

and check if evga covers 6800 gs with their lifetime warranty

because their lifetime warranty is really generous
they even cover overclocking

 

[nonilley]

Yeah I figured I would just end up with the EVGA due to it's warranty.

 

[Schadenfroh]

I believe XFX has a double lifetime warranty as well, but unsure if that model has it.

 

[moonboy403]

i'm not familiar with the xfx warranty
but i do know that for evga....you can even swap to an aftermarket cooler

as long as you swap it back to the original cooler when you rma the card
they're fine with it =D

 

[stelleg151]

Generally evga gets the best praise for nVidia cards.

 

[Tanclearas]

Also, there is the EVGA step up program if you purchase through an approved (r)etailer. They've really gone the extra mile with their step up program for people wanting the 7800GTX 512MB. Definitely a very consumer-minded company.

Link

 

[slatr]

I was going to get an EVGA, but I got this Leadtek GS TDH since it was factory overclocked

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122235

Very nice retail package

 

[CKXP]

here's a review from Guru3d on the XFX 6800GS:

http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/292/1/

they got this particular card to run at 515/1200

 

[SleepWalkerX]

Is it confirmed that eVGA's lifetime warranty that allows overclocking applies to their 6800GS?

If so then I'm soo getting that eVGA. Otherwise, the next best looks like XFX.