8600 256mb video card

[jimh33]

hi i am looking for a video card narrowed down to geforce 8600 gt or gts but which of these brands is better evga, bfg, xfx i have an hp 8034n athlon duo 5000 500 watt antec 3gb ram am looking for a shorter card but have taken a liking to the bfg 8600gt oc with the thermointelligence but looks like the xfx model is good to need some user feedback thank you.

 

[mica3speedy]

with those cards, you need at least 18 amps on one of the rails.

 

[kpo6969]

I run an XFX 8600GT. I will be upgrading by Xmas. Either the Nvidia that's supposed to be comming out (if it fits) or the BFG 8600GTS OC2.
This is the one I have now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229

Good brands:
Evga:step-up program
XFX:double warranty
BFG:good cooling (5 degrees less on average)

 

[blim10]

I have the same one but the xxx edition, its not bad if you can''t afford the more expensive cards

 

[kpo6969]

I have the same one but the xxx edition, its not bad if you can''t afford the more expensive cards

That is the XXX edition.