MSI 3870 OC

[covert24]

Getting a new video card and have decided to go with ati. Was looking at the MSI 3870 OC edition and wondering if anyone has had any experience with it.

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or if you want to suggest me a beast card within a 150 - 230 price range than that would be nice to. Would really like a card that blows the hot air out the back but its not a deal breaker.

 

[sgrinavi]

There are 8800GT's going for $180 ish (and less) AR all over the place... If you are patient you can catch a 8800GTS for 220....

Check out the hot deals forum

 

[MarcVenice]

Pretty sure this one fits the bill: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127325

Lot faster then the HD3870, and still for 220$ AR.

 

[bryanW1995]

the msi OC 8800gt on newegg has a dual slot cooler, too. It's $25-$30 cheaper than tht 8800gts but probably won't overclock as well so ymmv.

if you're really stuck on ati then just get the cheapest 3870 you can. they all OC fine and it's not worth the extra $20-$30 for the factory-oc'd editions.

 

[humanure]

same card at zzf is slighlty cheaper and comes with 2 free games-the witcher and stranglehold

zzf

 

[Wreckage]

9600GT

$165AR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814261001

or

$149

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814134040

 

[covert24]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Pretty sure this one fits the bill: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127325

Lot faster then the HD3870, and still for 220$ AR.

that one is sexy and looks like its going to be the one. Didn't think the GTS's were going for that low a price so thats the one Thanks for the help guys

 

[dino26]

I wouldnt say a 8800gts is a lot faster than a hd3870oc but yes it is faster for most benchmarks ...just not by a ton...maybe 10-20% on some benches and some its actually slower than a 3870.

 

[Soulkeeper]

i don't think i've found anything yet with "OC" in the name that is worth the premium asked
save your 40+ bucks and get something you can overclock yourself

 

[Sylvanas]

Recently I have seen some people get a good deal on the HIS 3870 from Newegg (not sure if it's still on), worth looking into, especially if you can snag the IceQ model.

 

[dennilfloss]

NM. He's made his choice.

 

[covert24]

Originally posted by: Sylvanas
Recently I have seen some people get a good deal on the HIS 3870 from Newegg (not sure if it's still on), worth looking into, especially if you can snag the IceQ model.

is this what your talking about?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814161218

Didn't get very good reviews....

And of course, the gts is now out of stock :frown: