Prices for Geforce 8800GT

NoFormz · 25th Dec 2007, 01:11 PM

Greetings,

If you guys remember, I posted a thread asking for suggestions for my new rig. xD Well, I'm going to get it soon.

While I was browsing through the LowYat's price lists, I noticed various manufacturers' Geforce 8800GTs (512MB 256BIT) prices are around the same (RM 899 - RM999) except for Forsa. Forsa's Geforce 8800GT costs only RM799, which is cheaper than the norm by RM100.

I wonder if anyone knows the differences between Forsa's 8800GT and the others? Or is it just some bundle packaging that Forsa didn't include to reduce the price?

Thanks.

The_YongGrand · 25th Dec 2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NoFormz

Greetings,

If you guys remember, I posted a thread asking for suggestions for my new rig. xD Well, I'm going to get it soon.

While I was browsing through the LowYat's price lists, I noticed various manufacturers' Geforce 8800GTs (512MB 256BIT) prices are around the same (RM 899 - RM999) except for Forsa. Forsa's Geforce 8800GT costs only RM799, which is cheaper than the norm by RM100.

I wonder if anyone knows the differences between Forsa's 8800GT and the others? Or is it just some bundle packaging that Forsa didn't include to reduce the price?

Thanks.

Hmm... in my opinion, I'll just grab whichever suits me best regardless of brands. Galaxy ones are really good, while the others are fine too. MSI, Asus, Forsa, take your pick. Maybe the other brands sometimes include different package inside, or maybe it's already overclocked or whatever it is. Did you make a comparison between these cards listed in the price list thru the Net?

Adrian Wong · 26th Dec 2007, 12:44 AM

Hmm.. The early GeForce 8800 GT and 8800 GTS cards are all virtually the same cards. Later on, companies like Forsa may switch to cheaper or different components.

I would go with the cheapest at this moment but check for the warranty and bundle.

NoFormz · 26th Dec 2007, 12:59 AM

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Did you make a comparison between these cards listed in the price list thru the Net?

I haven't check the specs and all. Not to mention the bundle yet. Cause I haven't head down to Lowyat. I just plainly compared the prices from the pricelist in Lowyat. XD

Quote:

I would go with the cheapest at this moment but check for the warranty and bundle.

Gotcha

goldfries · 26th Dec 2007, 01:07 AM

price varies due to the bundle, the heatsink, the warranty period and the quality of the card (PCB, transistors).

normally for me, i just grab the cheapest.

NoFormz · 27th Dec 2007, 09:23 AM

If the manufacturer used cheap and low quality components, won't it affect the longevity and stability of the card?

Chai · 27th Dec 2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NoFormz

If the manufacturer used cheap and low quality components, won't it affect the longevity and stability of the card?

Oh, definitely. Low quality capacitors will leak eventually.

Mac Daddy · 27th Dec 2007, 10:13 AM

Yep Chai is right and low quality caps also suffer from an inherit inductance which even without leaking causes them to perform poorly. Especially at higher frequencies ...

Majormaggot · 27th Dec 2007, 12:05 PM

also the cheaper the card the more likely the pcb is to bend/warp, especially if u plan to overclock it. i usually recommend staying away from cheaper than normal video cards if ur going to overclock it.

Adrian Wong · 27th Dec 2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NoFormz

If the manufacturer used cheap and low quality components, won't it affect the longevity and stability of the card?

They are all right. Which is why I would only get the cheap cards at the beginning of a launch when NVIDIA/ATI would "usually" have them all manufactured at the same factory using the same components.

25th Dec 2007, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
NoFormz Warming up Join Date: 25 May 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 114 Reputation: 19 Rep Power: 4	Prices for Geforce 8800GT Greetings, If you guys remember, I posted a thread asking for suggestions for my new rig. xD Well, I'm going to get it soon. While I was browsing through the LowYat's price lists, I noticed various manufacturers' Geforce 8800GTs (512MB 256BIT) prices are around the same (RM 899 - RM999) except for Forsa. Forsa's Geforce 8800GT costs only RM799, which is cheaper than the norm by RM100. I wonder if anyone knows the differences between Forsa's 8800GT and the others? Or is it just some bundle packaging that Forsa didn't include to reduce the price? Thanks. __________________

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27th Dec 2007, 09:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
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Majormaggot Getting there Join Date: 5 Sep 2005 Posts: 164 Reputation: 59 Rep Power: 4	also the cheaper the card the more likely the pcb is to bend/warp, especially if u plan to overclock it. i usually recommend staying away from cheaper than normal video cards if ur going to overclock it. __________________ Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 @ 3.1 GHz 1.475 Vcore, Asus P5W DH Deluxe, 2GB Corsair XMS twin X 2, enermax galaxy 850w, Sound blaster X-FI Xtream Music, XFX 8800GT 512 MB, 2x 400GB Seagate HDD in Raid 0, 1x 250 GB WD HDD, 1x 120 GB WD HDD, A mighty Zalman 9500 cooler crying for help. and ArcticSliver 5, DVD drives n shizzle.

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