[slothfish]

In everybody's experience which one overclocks better? I currently own a BFG 9800gx2 that overclocks amazingly, but I have heard from people that BFG's GTX285 doesn't overclock well. What are everybody's results with either card?

 

[ericeod]

To be honest, the BFG and eVGA cards are identical and interchangeable. The GTX 285 seems to be hit or miss when it comes to OCing. I personally would just go with the best price and warranty you feel will serve you best. I went with eVGA since their RMA center is only a few hours from my house. So when I have RMA issues, I usually get the cross shipped replacement within 2-3 days.

 

[Zzyzx]

As far as I know, there's not really much, if any, difference. I prefer BFG, but I don't have a real specific reason why, I suppose.

 

[Tator Tot]

The EVGA SSC cards are the best overclockers to date in my honest opinion.

And EVGA has a better RMA service than BFG, and covers more.

 

[slothfish]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tator Tot The EVGA SSC cards are the best overclockers to date in my honest opinion. And EVGA has a better RMA service than BFG, and covers more.

Yeah but the SSC is over 50 bucks more than the EVGA SC and BFG OCE.

 

[USFORCES]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericeod To be honest, the BFG and eVGA cards are identical and interchangeable. The GTX 285 seems to be hit or miss when it comes to OCing. I personally would just go with the best price and warranty you feel will serve you best. I went with eVGA since their RMA center is only a few hours from my house. So when I have RMA issues, I usually get the cross shipped replacement within 2-3 days.

BFG is only a hour from me

I've RMA'ed two cards and got them back in 2days.

Anyhow I like them both, also BFG has 100day step up now I'd go with who ever has the best price.

 

[linskingdom]

They are all the same like most ref cards. Both have setup program so pick the cheaper price one.

 

[rtop2]

Hmm, i think i would go EVGA because of the lifetime warrenty, and the fact that they take care of rma's real well. And i like the looks of the evga better.

 

[shedokan]

Robillar had this decision two weeks ago I think, he went with BFG cause it was cheaper ask him how does it overclock

 

[wierdo124]

I'd go EVGA, but BFG is great too

 

[10acjed]

BFG has an extra 10 days on the trade up...

And the cards are hit n miss with overclocking.....

 

[ericeod]

I think the one thing you can take away from this thread is you will not be disappointed with either, so just go with the cheapest. I was lucky enough to get an eVGA non SC or SCC and was able to run a little higher then SSC speeds, so I ended up flashing mine to the SSC bios.

 

[Aawa]

evga and bfg both have lifetime warranties w/ a step up program. So i would go with whichever is cheaper at the time you order.

 

[sgdude]

evga warranty/step up>bfg's

 

[aryuautku]

ee vee gee ai

 

[slothfish]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgdude evga warranty/step up>bfg's

Actually they have the same warranty and BFG's step up is longer

 

[Anth0789]

Which ever one you can get for less.

 

[Zap]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgdude evga warranty/step up>bfg's

Tell that to whatever poor souls buying this EVGA GTX 260 which only has a 2 year warranty.

 

[Tator Tot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zap Tell that to whatever poor souls buying this EVGA GTX 260 which only has a 2 year warranty.

Lol fanboi

But no really, thats a Core 192..so...why?
And its known that EVGA products with a TR at the end of the product name only have a 1+1 year warranty (if you register within 30 days you get the extra 1 year)

 

[slothfish]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tator Tot Lol fanboi But no really, thats a Core 192..so...why? And its known that EVGA products with a TR at the end of the product name only have a 1+1 year warranty (if you register within 30 days you get the extra 1 year)

He's not a fanboy, he works for BFG lol. In my experiences BFG has been a bit more helpful than EVGA has.