LoArmistead Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 Welp, I am in the market in the near future for a new video card. I was browsing newegg and came across one of their little bundles. an eVGA 7800GT + free eVGA mobo for $379. This is tempting. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814130238 Before you guys start with the "BUY DFI N0oB!!!," please keep in mind that the bundled board with this set will not be used as my main board. My main board now is a Lanparty ultra-D. I would simply use this board as a backup. I read some reviews for the board, and it seems pretty darn decent. http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2506&p=2 Newegg is constantly selling these bundles then running out, then getting them back in stock then selling out again, so I'm in no big hurry. Just looking to see if yall have any better ideas/cards for the money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archerzz Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 KB turned me on to this one if it helps out any. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814130256 Almost identical to the one with the free mobo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it. I guess the only difference between the 516 and the 518 is the heatsink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Gauge Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it. I guess the only difference between the 516 and the 518 is the heatsink? 593850[/snapback] The clock speeds are different on both the core and the mem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 KB turned me on to this one if it helps out any. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814130256 Almost identical to the one with the free mobo. 593848[/snapback] I agree. The $300 card is $70 cheaper and faster in both clocks. It doesn't come with a free board, but saving $70 and getting a better card is well worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUMaestro Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 agreed. go with the stand-alone card Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdoggown Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 LOL @ "free" motherboard. 70 bucks more and you get a "free" motherboard. WOOO HOOO!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyo64 Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 yeah, i would agree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo55 Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 You may wanna look at different kinds of 7800 GTs, i know theres a bunch of manufaturers that have them clocked higher than others Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 I heard in the EVGA forms that you have to update the bios if you get the nx516 or nx517 because the stock speeds are too high and causes your system to be unstable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdborg Posted December 12, 2005 Posted December 12, 2005 ive got the xfx 7800GT and its been good for every game. Not saying go for xfx over anything but i would say get the 7800gt because its is an excellent card! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted December 12, 2005 Posted December 12, 2005 Lo, get the single 7800 GT card for $300. Why get the motherboard. Are you going to use the motherboard? Why waste your time to find a buyer for it. Just use the time to play with the card by OCing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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