Sapphire x1900 xt

[cadaversinc]

I'm setting up a new high-end rig for the first time and i was watching a sapphire x1900 xt on newegg for aound $325.00 AR (which is now sold out) and i was wondering if i should just get the HIS or MSI x1900 xt models which are alittle more pricey, or should i hold out for the sapphire to just restock? Is there any major preformance differences between these models at all?

 

[JBT]

They all come with the same clock speed and the same cooler. Though I don't know about the HIS cooler sometimes they have a nice Arctic cooler and sometimes they just have a normal stock cooler that all the others have.

 

[Malfeas]

Well, I did just get one of the HIS x1900xt open box cards for the same price. The only problem with mine was the fan wasn't working, so I unplugged the power for the fan from the card, and plugged it into an unused fan connecter and VOILA! the fan works!!! I stress tested the computer and card all night, no problems yet. It also had all the cables and software listed on the box. I wouldn't be surprised if many of the HIS returns were due to a faulty fan power connector on the card.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Welcome to the forums, really they all perform pretty close to the same the smart thing is wait and get one for the better price, the I gotta have it now choice is buy any one they have and enjoy. You cant really go wrong with an XT in any way shape or form.