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Final Decision

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Moonzi

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I've decided on my final two choices for an upgrade to my XFire HIS 5770's

Gigabyte:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125363

EVGA:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610

The next addition to those cards will be a Dell U2410 and my rig is finished for awhile. The only debate I'm having is warranty vs customer service. I know nothing of Gigabytes customer service but know they make a great product. EVGA's step up, lifetime warranty and customer service I hear is superb but do I need all that for 30 dollars more?

I'll also be waiting a little to see if the prices drop below my ceiling of $250.00 (hoping really)

Any feedback is appreciated, rig below:

CM Storm Scout
CORSAIR 750TX
GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3
Intel Core i7-860 2.8GHz
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2
A-DATA Gaming Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1600
2 X HIS Radeon HD 5770
OCZ 60 GB Vertex 2 SSD
WD Caviar Black 500GB
Seagate 7200.12 500GB
Hanns·G HH-251HPB
Logitech G110
Logitech G500
 
Just based on the looks of the two, I'd go for the Gigabyte.
The dual fans should cool much better. And with the $30 you save you can add Newegg's +1 year wararnty for $25.99

In the end though, they are both good companies.
 
EVGA's warranty and support is amazing as long as you register your product within 30 days of purchasing it. All my current Nvidia cards in my sig are EVGA because I've dealt with their support/steup in the past and it has been a joy.

The only thing I have against this particular model is the price is the same as a 6950 2GB (after rebate).
 
I would take the EVGA over the Gigabyte, however, are you sure about upgrading to a 560 from 2x5770s? I don't think the upgrade will be that substantial.
 
if you think you'll take advantage of EVGA's step-up then i'd go with them. otherwise go with the Gigabyte since it looks to have a much better cooler and it's cheaper.
 
Why not the MSI GTX 560 Twin Frozr II OC?
That's the one that seems to be getting all the good reviews. Super quiet and very well cooled.
I think lifetime warranty is overrated for some...in 2 years most will have new cards anyway.
 
Sorry this will be a sli setup forgot to mention that (one before tax return one after) :)
 
I've used both companies cards and have had no issues with either one. Any reason you don't want to go with xfire 6950's?
 
5xxx series did have more issues then 6xxx so it's possible thats what's motivating him

not gonna be much of an upgrade tho IMO
 
Moonzi said:
Sorry this will be a sli setup forgot to mention that (one before tax return one after) :)
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He is getting TWO GTX560's for SLI. That is a LARGE improvement over a pair for 5770's. He's getting one now, and one once he gets his tax return.
 
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Hmm, it's a bit ambiguous. I thought (from another thread) he was just buying the one.
 
samuelmorris said:
Hmm, it's a bit ambiguous. I thought (from another thread) he was just buying the one.
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Was going for the one initially to be on par for replacing the xfire setup. After the tax return was going to get the second. I was worried at first about the dual card setup on my board but Kyle linked a thread where it was a myth.
 
what about a Dual card setup on your board. Do you mean the 8x 4x? If thats what you were worried about then your good. There is no Real world difference from 8x 8x to 8x 4x at 1920x1200 or under but over 1920x1200 you would want 8x 8x
 
Why would it be more overkill on a cheap 1080p monitor? How exactly is an expensive 1080p monitor different?
 
putting a 500 dollar sli set up on a 190 dollar monitor strikes me as an odd decision. Just my opinion.
 
The price is irrelevant. Is my $600 pc overkill for my $5 mouse. No.
But I agree with you that the performance of a GTX560 SLI is overkill for 1080p.
 
3dfx_zombie said:
The price is irrelevant. Is my $600 pc overkill for my $5 mouse. No.
But I agree with you that the performance of a GTX560 SLI is overkill for 1080p.
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i still can't max-out Metro 2033 with my overclocked GTX 460 SLI at 1080p. not even close.
 
Metro2033 is designed in such a way that it can never be maxed out, no matter how much money you throw at it. :)
 
3dfx_zombie said:
The price is irrelevant. Is my $600 pc overkill for my $5 mouse. No.
But I agree with you that the performance of a GTX560 SLI is overkill for 1080p.
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yes actually, a 5 dollar mouse is a shit mouse and a disservice to your 600 dollar pc.

realistically speaking, your monitor should cost more than your vidcard.
 
Any PC that cost more than a relatively minimal amount should have a mouse costing around $20 as a minimum. Mine was £35 (c. $50) which I consider about right.
I typically went with £250-£300 ($350-$400) cards in the past with a 2048x1536 19" Viewsonic CRT that cost £170 ($230) and the 24" Dell that cost £640 ($850).
Since moving to the 30" Dells ($1100 equivalent, and thats refurbished) I've latterly been going for around the £550 mark ($750). However, this is with high end monitors. More basic Samsung/LG screens typically go for £150 or less even at 24" 1080p, and I'd ideally want more than a £150 card running them for good frame rates.
 
After connecting my rig to the 32" 1080p tv I bought 2 Christmas' ago, I won't be going back to monitors anytime soon =-)
 
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