Best third party ATI company?

[Kryhs]

Is there a clear cut "best" third party company for video cards these days? When I bought my 9800xt the week they came out I bought a first party ATI brand card. It works great still, but I can't help but wonder if I could have had a "better" card by going with a third party. Thoughts?

 

[Nirach]

I think the biggest thing will be the bundles and coolers that're on them, I'm gueessing they're all dual slot cards (I've not looked to confirm that).

My personal prefernce is Sapphire, but that's only my preference. A lot of people like Connect3D, but.. I'd say the biggest thing to call between the lot is the bundles, especially with the 1900's.

 

[lein]

I think PowerColor (and maybe Visontek??) has lifetime warranty on their x1900 cards, so I would actually prefer them over Sapphire and the other manufacturers with the standard 1 year warranty.

 

[darXoul]

Possible warranty differences and bundles, plus of course price - these should be the factors determining your choice.

Unless someone comes up with a pre-installed superior (quieter) cooling solution - then the choice will be obvious.