Need new video card

[DarkManX4lf]

My 9800pro is almost dead and I need a new video card, I was thinking to get a x1950pro pci-e, which card is better: Sapphire x1950pro or a ASUS x1950pro? The sapphire card is cheap..but how are they as a company honoring warranties? Or is there another card that is $160 or less and offers better performance?

 

[Keysplayr]

Of those two, I'd stick with sapphire. ASUS tends to be overpriced for no good reason. And besides, the HSF on the ASUS looks like it will be loud as hell with that teeny weeny fan.
And, sapphire makes quality stuff. Should be a rather large improvement over your 9800.

Enjoy

 

[BladeVenom]

The 9800 is a four year old card, if you plan on keeping your next card anywhere near that long you might want to consider a DX10 card.

 

[DarkManX4lf]

Yeah but do the $160 and below DX10 cards perform as good as the $150 x1950pro ?

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: DarkManX4lf
Yeah but do the $160 and below DX10 cards perform as good as the $150 x1950pro ?

NO!
Look at the BFG 7950GT, probably quieter, and has lifetime warranty for sure.

 

[DarkManX4lf]

isnt the BFG 7950GT $200+ ?

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: DarkManX4lf
isnt the BFG 7950GT $200+ ?

$160 AMIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814143090