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  1. 06-11-2007, 11:09 AM #1
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    I just got an 8800GTS from EVGA with the machine I just put together. So far it is working great. Aside from a great price, I went with EVGA for the warranty, customer service and the reliability I heard about a lot.

    The last leadtek card I bought was a Ti4400 and the card worked great. Eventually the card died some time later(~ a year). Leadtek still refunded my money.
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  2. 06-11-2007, 07:42 PM #2
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    Thanks for the heads up. Guess evga is gonna get my money.

    The stepup program really isn't much to me since I don't seem to upgrade but once every 2-3 years
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    Quote Originally Posted by LilJohn
    Thanks for the heads up. Guess evga is gonna get my money.

    The stepup program really isn't much to me since I don't seem to upgrade but once every 2-3 years
    Yeah, it's only helpful if we're close to a new release but you want a new videocard now, or if something new comes out soon after you bought your card. But you'll be very happy with EVGA - they're really on top of things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stryker5
    Aside from a great price, I went with EVGA for the warranty, customer service and the reliability I heard about a lot.
    EVGA has the best reputation for these three important things: warranty, customer service, and reliability. The cards from company to company are basically the same (probably all manufacturered by the same manufacturer) but it's the support and the price that matter when it comes time to purchase.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckeye Kid
    EVGA has the best reputation for these three important things: warranty, customer service, and reliability. The cards from company to company are basically the same (probably all manufacturered by the same manufacturer) but it's the support and the price that matter when it comes time to purchase.
    Thanks for adding something new to this thread: outlining the distinction between manufacturers. You're 100% right, of course.

    You sure haven't been here long but are quickly becoming an asset to have around. Thanks Buckeye

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    I'd stay away from MSI. owned 2 and both went in for RMAs ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by bimbim18
    I'd stay away from MSI. owned 2 and both went in for RMAs ...
    Agreed. Had a Msi Ti4400 and a Ti4600.Ti4400 started getting memory artifacts and the Ti4600 died when the stupid heatsink fell off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by soupnazi
    the Ti4600 died when the stupid heatsink fell off.
    wow that sounds terrible...was there anything underneath it? or did it just fall harmlessly on the bottom of the case?
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  11. 06-22-2007, 02:10 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by PointlesS
    wow that sounds terrible...was there anything underneath it? or did it just fall harmlessly on the bottom of the case?
    Hehe...I made it sound worse than it sounds. Basically there are 4 pins (on on each corner of the heatsink). Somehow two of the pins on one side decided just to pop out so the heatink was kinda hanging there like an open door on the 2 remaining pins. After I rebooted, there was no signal so I opened the case and saw it just hanging there.
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