Hello,
I recently RMA'd my evga 7800gt for major artifacting problems to newegg. They no longer have this card and are offering me the BFG 7800GT
link here
as a replacement. As an alternative, I can get $280 back and look for another card. I am just looking for some advice as to what to do.
I was happy with my evga7800 until it failed. Now I have a new widescreen monitor (1600x1050 native) that I haven't even gotten to try yet because it came on the same day I sent my video card back. So I want to make sure that whatever I get will run this monitor without any problems. I would expect the BFG to run it OK...can anyone confirm this? I also like the VIVO feature, but would consider a card without it if you think it's worth it.
I was also considering sticking with EVGA because of their supposedly good customer support, but it looks like it's a gamble to get a 7900 these days, so I may go with the BFG. Plus, according to newegg's pricing, it looks like I'd be getting the best bang for my buck by doing a direct exchange for the BFG...7900GT's list for $230 and up after rebates, and the BFG 7800GT is $299. Not sure if price is the best indication of value here though. I also don't want to wait a few weeks for the 7900 problems to be resolved.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
John
Relevant system specs:
CPU: AMD 3700 (939)
Mobo: Asus A8N-SLI
PSU: Antec TP-II 550
Monitor: BenQ 20.1" widescreen (Analog/DVI)
I recently RMA'd my evga 7800gt for major artifacting problems to newegg. They no longer have this card and are offering me the BFG 7800GT
link here
as a replacement. As an alternative, I can get $280 back and look for another card. I am just looking for some advice as to what to do.
I was happy with my evga7800 until it failed. Now I have a new widescreen monitor (1600x1050 native) that I haven't even gotten to try yet because it came on the same day I sent my video card back. So I want to make sure that whatever I get will run this monitor without any problems. I would expect the BFG to run it OK...can anyone confirm this? I also like the VIVO feature, but would consider a card without it if you think it's worth it.
I was also considering sticking with EVGA because of their supposedly good customer support, but it looks like it's a gamble to get a 7900 these days, so I may go with the BFG. Plus, according to newegg's pricing, it looks like I'd be getting the best bang for my buck by doing a direct exchange for the BFG...7900GT's list for $230 and up after rebates, and the BFG 7800GT is $299. Not sure if price is the best indication of value here though. I also don't want to wait a few weeks for the 7900 problems to be resolved.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
John
Relevant system specs:
CPU: AMD 3700 (939)
Mobo: Asus A8N-SLI
PSU: Antec TP-II 550
Monitor: BenQ 20.1" widescreen (Analog/DVI)