7800GT's: EVGA (445/1076) w/bf2 for $419 vs. XFX (450/1050) for $399?

[DARQ MX]

EVGA
(445/1076)


What do you think is the better deal? for some odd reason The Evga is 5mhz underclocked don the core and the memory is oc-ed 16mhz more with Free battlefield 2 for $419



Or

XFX
(450/1050)

The XFX witch comes with nothing and is clocked at EVGA
(450/1050) for $399...



I think the EVGA could be the best deal plus I could OC it back to or if not higher than 450mhz. So I could be be getting this card for $370 and than add bf2 for $50. And that is the deal there...


What do you think?

 

[imported_Kensai]

eVGA KO model.

 

[UltraWide]

Get the eVGA version and you can get a SLI motherboard with it. Sell the motherboard on ebay for some added discount.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: UltraWide
Get the eVGA version and you can get a SLI motherboard with it. Sell the motherboard on ebay for some added discount.

right but its $450 + shipping on the evga site and I don't know if it comes with BF2.

 

[McArra]

I'd say EVGA if BF2 is important fo you.

 

[Bona Fide]

Get the eVGA. They're offering their motherboard deal on Newegg as well, so have a look.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: Bona Fide
Get the eVGA. They're offering their motherboard deal on Newegg as well, so have a look.

NICE!

EDIT: I don't see the GT + Mobo though... only GTX..


I have also heard the motherboard is actually a Jetway... which isn't known for its high quality.

 

[DARQ MX]

ARGH! a jetway? aw hellz no...

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: JBT

Originally posted by: Bona Fide
Get the eVGA. They're offering their motherboard deal on Newegg as well, so have a look.

NICE!

EDIT: I don't see the GT + Mobo though... only GTX..


I have also heard the motherboard is actually a Jetway... which isn't known for its high quality.

I read that review. States the Jetway board does very well and uses 100% Japanese Caps.

 

[Bona Fide]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: JBT

Originally posted by: Bona Fide
Get the eVGA. They're offering their motherboard deal on Newegg as well, so have a look.

NICE!

EDIT: I don't see the GT + Mobo though... only GTX..


I have also heard the motherboard is actually a Jetway... which isn't known for its high quality.

I read that review. States the Jetway board does very well and uses 100% Japanese Caps.

Yeah it's fine...the only thing it doesn't have is Firewire. But honestly, who uses that anyway?

Anyway, you're right. I could've sworn I saw the 7800GT with the same package. Ah well...here's the link to the deal. I still think it's a great deal regardless.

eVGA = $449 + free motherboard ($150 value)
Newegg = $419 + Battlefield 2 ($50 value)

End price after savings:
eVGA = $299
Newegg = $369

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: JBT

Originally posted by: Bona Fide
Get the eVGA. They're offering their motherboard deal on Newegg as well, so have a look.

NICE!

EDIT: I don't see the GT + Mobo though... only GTX..


I have also heard the motherboard is actually a Jetway... which isn't known for its high quality.

I read that review. States the Jetway board does very well and uses 100% Japanese Caps.

Sounds like a good deal then . I should have orginally said I was purely speculating. I have no first hand experience with Jetway quality and companies certainly can change ala OCZ etc.

 

[Tweaks R Us]

yeah definately get the evga 7800 GT i ordered mine friday and its arriving tomorrow cant wait. plus u get the lifetime warranty. and XFX sux too many problems with them i wouldnt even bother with it.

 

[UltraWide]

I uses firewires...

Yeah that Jetway board actually is a quality board, but you can always sell it and that gives you like an extra $100OFF or so.

 

[coomar]

evga, lifetime warranty and bf2

 

[DARQ MX]

Does the lifetime cover Oc's?

 

[Link]

Originally posted by: Tweaks R Us
yeah definately get the evga 7800 GT i ordered mine friday and its arriving tomorrow cant wait. plus u get the lifetime warranty. and XFX sux too many problems with them i wouldnt even bother with it.

Well, XFX now also offers Double Lifetime Warranty.

 

[love2skate824]

and the xfx comes with farcry

thats like $20 so..

380
-20
___
360

 

[compgeek89]

You can get the eVGA 7800 GT without BF2 for $380, then buy BF2 later if you want.