Which 6800GT should i get

[Wardog2121]

EVGA 6800GT

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130215

or

LEadtek Winfast 6800GT(note it does NOT come with the dual slot HSF anymore it is now a one slot)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814122209




i want to OC to ultra speeds 400/1100 and have it be stable, so which one should i get?

 

[MBrown]

why wouldnt you get a 7800gt?

 

[munchow2]

evga has a step-up program. You might want to factor that in as well.

Leadtek does have a better HSF.

Unfortunately, no one can guarantee that you will be able to OC and be stable because of many factors.
1) components of your computer rig
2) your ambient temperature
3) the card (regardless of evga/leadtek) you buy might be a good or bad one

However, from what I know, both those cards are fine choices although the old Leadtek was pretty good at OCing.

 

[munchow2]

Originally posted by: MBrown
why wouldnt you get a 7800gt?

Maybe he doesn't want to spend 1.5X more than he has to.

 

[orangat]

Yeah why? Prices are supposed to drop to $300 msrp which might be 250AR.
And you shouldn't need to put up with broken wmv acceleration at this point for $300 esp. with the 7800gt out.

 

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: munchow2

Originally posted by: MBrown
why wouldnt you get a 7800gt?

Maybe he doesn't want to spend 1.5X more than he has to.

well i'd pay the extra $60

 

[asearchforreason]

I just bought the Leadtek from Newegg and had to RMA it because of a broken fan. Have not yet received the replacement. Other than that...does the EVGA come with a game bundle? The Leadtek comes with Prince of Persia and Splinter Cell, not that it should really be a factor.

The Leadtek at Newegg also gives you $20 off on select AMD processors if you're in the market for a new one.

 

[CraigRT]

eVGA is a great brand.

I'd go with them over Leadtek any day, even factoring in bundle...

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: munchow2

Originally posted by: MBrown
why wouldnt you get a 7800gt?

Maybe he doesn't want to spend 1.5X more than he has to.

Dell.. $342. Go figure.

 

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: munchow2

Originally posted by: MBrown
why wouldnt you get a 7800gt?

Maybe he doesn't want to spend 1.5X more than he has to.

Dell.. $342. Go figure.

:thumbsup:

 

[glorygunk]

i have the evga....no problems on my end. didn't overclock because frankly, i don't need to.

the stock heatsink is whiny, so i went out and bought a NV5 silencer and now i couldn't be happier.

 

[hans030390]

leadtek is really good quality.

Does Evga have a lifetime warranty on the 6 series now?

 

[Sentry2]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
eVGA is a great brand.

I'd go with them over Leadtek any day, even factoring in bundle...

I'll second that...


No, so far the 6 series does not have a lifetime warranty. 7800GT :thumbsup:

If not then just get the evga 6800GT and then you could trade up in a couple of months if you feel the need to...chances are the prices of the 7800GT will be a lot closer to what you'll pay for that 6800GT now so it won't cost you much to trade up to a 7 series then...