eVGA vs. XFX 9800s

I'd get the EVGA.

The Evga one (Unless you want a lifetime warranty, then get the XFX one. That evga 9800GT only has evga's 1+1 warranty)

The eVGA card has a better cooler that exhausts heat out of the case.

eVGA imo... great with rma's

I agree, evga for the cooler.

EVGA one( double slot cooler ftw?)

i'd say the evga.. the cooler on the xfx doesnt seem quiet or as useful

EVGA
- Step up program
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Better dual slot cooler
- Cheaper

XFX
- Dual warranty (easier to sell the card)
- Black PCB + single slot

The pro outweigh the cons.. definitely get the EVGA

i would get the eVGA mainly because of the step-up program and lifetime warranty.

Done & Done guys. Much thanks!

Bought the eVGA incase you missed it. I'm sure I'll be happy!

I have the xfx and it has the copper cooler and goes max temp at 71C at max load temp. 80C on ATITool.

The stepup program is going to do me good in a few weeks after I put in a new card, Probably a 9800gt. Run that for a while then if I like it I can step my 96gt to another one.

...not much choice right now for a stepup most of the gtx or higher are backordered. But I can get a dup of what I can buy here for a stepup price of only $48. Not to bad for a $179 gpu.

Also, both cards have lifetime warranties (XFX with a double lifetime warranty, so the card will be very easy to resell). Mine overclocks pretty well IMO, and I don't do any volt mods or anything.