DeathNote Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Alright, I'm upgrading my old 8800 GTS to a new card with the upgrade of other components of my computer. I'm currently looking at getting a GTX 260 w/ 896mb of memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130370 With all the other components of my build, I'm looking at like $700ish already, and I don't want to spend a ton more. If there is another card that I can get that would be better for a little more money, I would consider it. Again, I don't want to spend a ton more, but if I can get a better card that I wont have to upgrade so fast and that wont cost me a ton more, GREAT! Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Thank you VERY much for any advice you might have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) Don't get that one. It's a 192 core model. BFG has a nicely priced one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814143155 or if you want to stick with evga get this one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130398 Edited March 21, 2009 by Raiderfan001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr4vitas Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Don't get that one. It's a 192 core model. BFG has a nicely priced one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814143155 or if you want to stick with evga get this one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130398 +1 Gotta get the core 216, no matter the company at least get a core 216. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchalogamer Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Gotta get the core 216, no matter the company at least get a core 216. While I WOULD stick with EVGA based on past experiences, but YES 216 is a must (and I would easily go BFG or XFX if i could get one of them in my budget but not the evga 192 (idk exactly what, havent looked at prices today)) Also unlike most here, I have used a both in the same rig (The c216 wasnt out yet when I bought my first 260) and it's a clear win with nice gains for the c216 version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 get that MSI overclocked 260 on newegg, nothing beats that deal and it's a core 216 (core 192s are dumb) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathNote Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Don't get that one. It's a 192 core model. BFG has a nicely priced one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814143155 or if you want to stick with evga get this one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130398 Alright guys, so which would you go with. I know EVGA makes pretty good cards (Newegg has the EVGA card listed above at 5/5 eggs w/ 91% of 221 votes being 5 eggs) I know BFG does also, but this card is listed at 4/5 eggs with 77% of 22 votes being 5 eggs. I dont want to just focus on ratings, but when I see that many votes with 5 eggs adn the other card not having so many, it just makes me think, you know? I read the responces on the BFG card. There was one response that had issues with screen res on cold boots. Another issue was about BFG Support/rebate/RMA Another was about bad casing on the card itself. Again, I dont want to not get this card just because of ratings, but its something to consider. So, who would you go with? The EVGA card or the BFG card? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrow21 Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 LOL NEWEGG REVIEWS LOL LOL OLOLOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 honestly any company is good, check out the BFG OC 260, I'm own one and you can see how well it overclocked , I hear good things about BFG's support too though nothing has gone wrong with any BFG I've owned so I never had a chance to test it yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathNote Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I have a special deal coming from EVGA. Is there any difference between these two cards? From what I can tell, nothing...... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130400 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130433 All I can find is that the second card has a HDMI adapter, thats it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 The one with the part number 896-P3-1267-AR has a 65nm chip. The one with 896-P3-1257-AR has a 55nm chip. All in all not much difference between the two really. If you have the choice i'd get the cheaper of the two. The die shrink didn't really seem to help all that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 The one with the part number 896-P3-1267-AR has a 65nm chip. The one with 896-P3-1257-AR has a 55nm chip. All in all not much difference between the two really. If you have the choice i'd get the cheaper of the two. The die shrink didn't really seem to help all that much. :thumbs-up: get whichever gives you the better deal, and if both are the same price get the 65nm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedEuphoria Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 :thumbs-up: get whichever gives you the better deal, and if both are the same price get the 65nm I agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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