12-14-2005, 04:34 PM
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Best ATI X1800 Brand?
Just wondering, are there any differences in OC ability between the brands? Sapphire and HIS seem the most popular but I don't know if that means much, it would appear all the X1800s, XLs in specific are made by either ATI or Sapphire.
Also, newegg has the Connect3D XL for about 30 less than the Sapphire or ATI model, does it not OC as well or is it just an underprice?
thanks
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12-15-2005, 06:54 AM
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connect 3d suck stay away from it....
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12-15-2005, 01:51 PM
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thanks, the next price step up from there has Sapphire and they seem rather popular so if I go that route, Sapphire it is
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12-15-2005, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Arkangyl
thanks, the next price step up from there has Sapphire and they seem rather popular so if I go that route, Sapphire it is
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I'm happy with my Saphire X1800XT  Overclocks well but im on water. 
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12-15-2005, 02:51 PM
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I would prefer BBA, Sapphire, Asus
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12-21-2005, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kiwi
I would prefer BBA, Sapphire, Asus
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With out of the box cooler -> Asus EAX1800XT TOP
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12-21-2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FireDragon
connect 3d suck stay away from it....
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Erm why. All the cards are the same, apart from a sticker. Just get the cheapest.
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12-21-2005, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Hicks
Erm why. All the cards are the same, apart from a sticker. Just get the cheapest.
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True, and you won't necessarily get a better OC because you pay more for a certain brand name.
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