Getting my first GPU

[at_viper]

Wondering which manufacturer i should use when purchasing an Geforce Nvidia 8600 to 8800? Any comments on experiences or opinions would be very helpful. Thanks

 

[WiLLiSTER]

I personally only go with either EVGA or XFX. Most of them are roughly the same though aside from the factory overclocks and whatnot.

 

[BanDeodorant]

EVGA/XFX/BFG are known to be the best for Nvidia cards. All them them have lifetime warranties (just be sure to register the card within 30 days) and you really can't go wrong with either one of those three.

BTW, don't bother with the 8600s, either get an 8800 or 9600gt.

 

[risqu3]

wait untill ati and nvidia release their new products. the existing products pricing will drop alot, and newer products might be a better choice.

 

[at_viper]

Ok, Do you think the 8800's will drop to around or below $50?

 

[kllrnohj]

Ok, Do you think the 8800's will drop to around or below $50?

Not likely. The 9600GT might drop to around $100 or a little less, though.

 

[BX_TECH_GOD]

$50 for a 8800GT I highly doubt it but that would be nice

 

[kllrnohj]

$50 for a 8800GT I highly doubt it but that would be nice

You forgot about the cheapest 8800 - the 8800GS It may drop below $100 - but the only place you'll find it around $50 would be used in a year or so :/

 

[Niceone]

I don't think that 8800 GS will drop there..not even 9600 GSO as it's called these days