Video card manufacturers

[Hidden Hippo]

I will be ordering my PC in the next day or so (when the cheque clears into my bank account) and have a question regarding graphics cards. I will be ordering an X1900XT, but was wondering whether there is any difference between the Sapphire model and the Connect3D model, other than the sticker on the fan. Could you please tell me the differences between them, if any? As far as I can tell there aren't any, which means I will go for the cheaper Connect3D and spend the extra £25 on my power supply. Thanks in advance.

 

[lopri]

If anything, I'd recommend to double-check each company's warranty and service. Other than that, you're right - save money and get a better PSU.

 

[Captante]

(1) Powercolor offers a lifetime warranty on their retail-box cards.

(2) HIS offers their IceQ3 cards with a more effective & much quieter cooling solution ... RMA support can be shaky though.

Otherwise just shop by price.

 

[Hidden Hippo]

Seems like I'll be getting the Connect3D one then. It's only cheaper because it's a special for a week, normally it is about £30 more expensive than the sapphire model. I guess you've also got to shop on the picture you want on the cooler. I've also seen that the company are doing a special on the HIS IceQ3 X1900XT for £240. Is that a good deal? I might go for it as they are selling the RAM as special also, only £125 for the PC6400 instead of £150. Go specials!

 

[Hidden Hippo]

Anybody?