Gigabyte? Go, or No?

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Funky_Junk

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I'm looking to get a 7800GT. I plan on overclocking but im looking for something quiet. I found this Gigabyte 7800GT that comes with the Zalman VF-700 (All aluminum). I've never bought from Gigabyte so I dont know about their quality. Eventhoough its all aluminum i figure the heatsink should cool better or at least be quieter. Zalman sells the RAM heatsinks so I figured I could buy those and stick them one. Do you think this is a good idea or should I stick with EVGA. BTW, heres the card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125214

P.S. Do you think this is as quiet as the normal Zalman VF-700 AICU, and ho do you think its cooling capabilities compares to it?
 
It doesn't include ramsinks and i'm not sure of the performance of the all alluminum zalman. I would go with EVGA or BFG.
 
i am currently using the Gigabyte silent pipeline 6600GT pci-e and its pretty good, pretty good ocer aswell i got it running at 620/1260 but does often get pretty hot.
 
Your biggest purchasing decision should be the warranty when having decided the model card. Personally I'd pick up an eVGA and the zalman with it, as you won't have to worry about picking up the ramsinks seperatly, and can also get the superior copper zalman. Replacing the heatsink/fan will not void your lifetime warranty with eVGA either.

btw, i think buying the evga and vf700cu from newegg together costs the same as the gigabyte. so you'd be getting the ramsinks, copper, and better warranty.

oh, almost forgot to mention, free quake4 too :)
 
Funky_Junk said:
I'm looking to get a 7800GT. I plan on overclocking but im looking for something quiet. I found this Gigabyte 7800GT that comes with the Zalman VF-700 (All aluminum). I've never bought from Gigabyte so I dont know about their quality. Eventhoough its all aluminum i figure the heatsink should cool better or at least be quieter. Zalman sells the RAM heatsinks so I figured I could buy those and stick them one. Do you think this is a good idea or should I stick with EVGA. BTW, heres the card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125214

P.S. Do you think this is as quiet as the normal Zalman VF-700 AICU, and ho do you think its cooling capabilities compares to it?
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It doesn't have RAMsinks, but obviously it will not matter too much if the company thinks it is ok to release them without. Plus if you want RAMsinks, you can buy a pack for like $10 and tack them on.
 
Funky_Junk said:
I tried putting the VF-700 on another card but I pracitcaly broke it in half.
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how the hell did you manage to do that?

perhaps you are better off w/the gigabyte preinstalled....
 
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