Geforce 260-216

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darkdog

Discussion Starter · Mar 11, 2009

Thinking about getting a 260-216 cause they just dropped below $200 and i have a question about which brand to get.

EVGA: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130434

XFX : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150329

The XFX has a higher memory clock (Rawr 2mhz Ftw) and is also $10 cheaper.
Also a question about the overclocked ones do they overclock more then the stock video cards or have a better heatsink or such? Or are you just paying them to overclock it for you.

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Penicilyn

· #2 · Mar 11, 2009

You just pay them to overclock it for you.

And I would go with the XFX card, I've owned a few XFX cards and I have nothing but great things to say about the company. Double lifetime warranty is pretty slick too..

PizzaMan

· #3 · Mar 11, 2009

Either/or, both companies are have a great support team.

kremtok

· #4 · Mar 11, 2009

I vote for EVGA. Their warranty isn't voided by overclocking, and they have some good overclocking software, including a voltage tuner that is only for EVGA cards.

Some folks report that they can get higher overclocks from the pre-overclocked cards due to higher binning. That's what I sprang for, and I got over a 100MHz overclock on the core clock. Enjoy your new card!

dralb

· #5 · Mar 11, 2009

I would never let stock clocks determine my choice. They are both good companies and stand behind their products. They should OC the same (coolers aside) If it were me, I would get the cheaper one.

-iceblade^

· #6 · Mar 11, 2009

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Either/or, both companies are have a great support team.

QFT. i've used both and loved both

i say though, if you want to step up, then take evga.

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PizzaMan

· #7 · Mar 11, 2009

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I vote for EVGA. Their warranty isn't voided by overclocking, and they have some good overclocking software, including a voltage tuner that is only for EVGA cards.

Some folks report that they can get higher overclocks from the pre-overclocked cards due to higher binning. That's what I sprang for, and I got over a 100MHz overclock on the core clock. Enjoy your new card!

Both companies will accept the card back as long as it's in its original physical condition.

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grunion

· #8 · Mar 11, 2009

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I vote for EVGA. Their warranty isn't voided by overclocking, and they have some good overclocking software, including a voltage tuner that is only for EVGA cards.

Some folks report that they can get higher overclocks from the pre-overclocked cards due to higher binning. That's what I sprang for, and I got over a 100MHz overclock on the core clock. Enjoy your new card!

Overclocking doesn't void your XFX warranty.

Freee flashdrive, double lifetime warranty..XFX all the way.
Plus a door hanger, better packaging, stickers don't look like they were applied by a Spider monkey.

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PizzaMan

· #9 · Mar 11, 2009

No mater which you choose, just remember to register your card within 30 days of purchase.

Hope you enjoy your new upgrade.

Is it going in your P4 setup?

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Korben

· #10 · Mar 11, 2009

Both companies are good. At this point you are really just looking for perks like looks and packaging. Go with whichever looks better. XFX is giving a free flash drive if that sways you lol.

sLowEnd

· #11 · Mar 11, 2009

Grab the XFX

They cover overclocking too and have a double lifetime in case you ever want to sell the card.

Diesel Phreak

· #12 · Mar 11, 2009

I've always like XFX myself.

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Is it going in your P4 setup?

I hope he isn't that would be a crazy bottleneck.

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darkdog

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 11, 2009

naw not going into my p4 but it could ....

Building a new comp it will be put together with a 22" monitor @1920x1080 and a q9550 or 9650 (can't decide)

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PizzaMan

· #14 · Mar 12, 2009

You should put it in the p4 setup and do before and after benchies for the heck of it.

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kremtok

· #15 · Mar 12, 2009

Double Post.

kremtok

· #16 · Mar 12, 2009

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Both companies will accept the card back as long as it's in its original physical condition.

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Overclocking doesn't void your XFX warranty.

This is news to me, folks, but it's good news. Thought I strongly support EVGA for treating me well over the years, it's good to hear that another company is expanding their support to include damage that is essentially caused by the user. Most companies won't touch a component for RMA if you admit to overclocking.

My only question is how flexible they are on the 'original physical condition.' If you cause physical damage to the card, such as what could be caused by overheating after overclocking, does their warranty hold?

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sgdude

· #17 · Mar 12, 2009

both are great, the 2 best companies for nvidia, but im biased towards evga.

Ruredee

· #18 · Mar 12, 2009

I vote XFX. Cant beat the warranty and if you sell it then the new owner will have the lifetime warranty too.

darkdog

Discussion Starter · #19 · Mar 12, 2009

Too bad the xfx comes with a useless gift imo

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