XFX V. Gigabyte

[aussie123]

XFX ATI Radeon HD5770 1gb:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447&cm_re=5770-_-14-150-447-_-Product
or
Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD5770 1gb:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125301&cm_re=gigabyte_5770-_-14-125-301-_-Product

I'm currently looking at the XFX because of the lifetime warrenty, anything else I need to know to aid my decision for the build?

 

[aussie123]

Here's my other components:
Intel Core i5 750 2.66ghz Quad LGA1156
ASUS S1156 P7P55D Pro Core i5
DDR3 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws 1600mHz PC12800
WD 800GB AADS SATA 7200rpm w/ 32MB
Antec Nine Hundred 2 Black Case (No PS)
Antec TruePower 650W TP-650

 

[jaguarskx]

Only the XFX is available now.....

 

[coozie7]

It is usually best to get the longest warranty, particularly for a new build with its whole life ahead of it so take the XFX/EVGA/BFG route.
What resolution is the monitor? The HD5770 is not the best choice for high resolutions, despite its 1Gb of memory.

 

[jsc]

Although I like Gigabyte motherboards, I also would not but a Gigabyte video card - for the very same reasons coozie7 wouldn't.

 

[Bluescreendeath]

The 5770 performs the same as a 4870...it does have enough power to use 1GB of RAM, and should be fine for most games up to 1080p

 

[aussie123]

What resolution is the monitor?

Currently I'm looking at a 20" 1600x900 screen, anything higher blows my budget

 

[aussie123]

Does the XFX HD5770 work with the Asus mobo?

 

[skolpo]

Does the XFX HD5770 work with the Asus mobo?

Yes, it's fine.

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

Not really a fan of XFX quality, especially after their HD4890 issues, and early HD5870 poor build quality leading to both memory artifacts and power regulation issues resulting in noise transients both on card and in speaker line output;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-pk7nmNkbU

Just read too many bad things about early XFX HD5 series cards, and it may be due to more volume, but whatever it is hear more bad things about them than anyone else, and don't like their track record with cheap HD4890s.

Gigabyte has a better rep in my book, with the warranty being a lesser issue, since it still means the hassle of a return, and you're getting another poor quality card if it's a build choice issue and not an ATi design issue.

OH almost forgot, if you're in Oz, then the warranty isn't the same as in N.Am. so you don't get the double lifetime IIRC, appears it's only 2 year for Aussies.

 

[aussie123]

Oh, I just looked at the site I'm buying my parts from turns out they both have a 12 month RTB warranty. Still can't decide however, they both have the same specs just the Gigabyte version is $259 ($25 more expensive than the XFX). But at another store the Gigabyte is advertised at $219 and has a longer warranty. Any opinions on brand?

 

[skolpo]

In this case, I'd take XFX over Gigabyte.

 

[OvrClkr]

XFX hands down, If you have any issues whatsoever you have benefit of the Warranty. Don't settle for less, XFX is Top Notch when it comes to GPU's.

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

But at another store the Gigabyte is advertised at $219 and has a longer warranty. Any opinions on brand?

So cheaper and a longer warranty, that makes it an easy pick, plus no worries about build quality either. I can't see a reason not to go Gigabyte for that specific case. I think you're getting alot of people pimping XFX based on their past nV experiences.

Look online for yourself and see all the issue for XFX with the HD4xxx and HD5xxx series cards and especially the quality reduction for the last generation HD4890. XFX is only a very recent ATi partner, more of their time was as an nV partner and even then they were 3rd string after eVGA and BFG. Gigabyte's been making ATi boards for a long time, and highly regarded for that long while as well.

 

[OvrClkr]

If gigabyte offered the same warranty as XFX then I would flip a coin.... And the fact that the XFX ships for free is also a plus... GPU's normally last more than 2-3 years if you do take care of them. Im just the kind of person that does not like to gamble when it comes to GPU's... You never know what can happen...

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

If gigabyte offered the same warranty as XFX then I would flip a coin...

What if, as he says it's a year longer warranty on Gigabyte?

You do realise that outside of North America, XFX does not offer a lifetime warranty?

I don't see the logic in getting an XFX for more money if it's not going to offer you even an equal warranty, especially if they have a historically bad track record.

 

[OvrClkr]

What if, as he says it's a year longer warranty on Gigabyte?

You do realise that outside of North America, XFX does not offer a lifetime warranty?

I don't see the logic in getting an XFX for more money if it's not going to offer you even an equal warranty, especially if they have a historically bad track record.

Agreed, didn't realize the OP was overseas =)

 

[soundefx]

I say it depends on how often you update your card.

If you typically update your card every 2 years, then get one that has that length in warranty.
If you don't plan on buying another card any time soon, then get on that has the longest warranty.

 

[aussie123]

Thanks everyone for the input . I've decided to go with the Gigabyte GPU because of the longer warranty and and $30 cheaper price tag.