GeForce 8800GTX "AXLE" brand??
Hi there. I was crusing online, and found a supplier that sells these cards. I've never heard of the Axle brand before. I'm assuming it's comparable to BFG, and others? And also, Is there really any difference in the branding? I mean it's all the same product in the end right?
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XFX
EvGA
BFG
ASUS
MSI
Fuzion "BFG off brand"
The rest I am sure make good cards, but I stick with companies that have a good long track record...
So you're saying, that it's not the best brand out there, but that it shouldn't be all that bad. Another question, if could get a couple at decent price ($350-$450 USD) would it be worth it, having a pair of those, (or selling them on ebay) over a pair of BFG 7900GT's?
I have 6 ATI based cards from 5 different builders. They all work.
Not all cards are made equal. Especially with higher powered cards the selection of componants is critical.
I am sure the brand would run fine, But don't expect people to jump on a company they have never heard of. I have been around the Graphic market for a long time and have never heard of a AXLE card...
If you are planning to go Vista OS than a Dual 8800GTX system will rule the roost, in some cases 1- 8800GTX will out perform 2 - 7900GTX cards. if that puts things in perspective.
I too was a big fan of Leadtek. I had a 4400ti from them that was a great card. When I got a 6800GT I went with Leadtek, but had major memory problems and it wouldn't run at rated speed. I had to lower it to 902 I think it was before it would work right. I RMA'ed it and the replacement did the same thing. I was going to RMA it as well, but they had been dropped due to the problems. It was replaced with an Elsa and I haven't had a single problem with it. It is a German company and they take extra pride in quality. I think they use the best components available (or so I was told). Anyway, I believe Elsa to be a top notch brand.
I imagine Leadtek has probably cured their memory problems. It was said they were using cheaper memory to make up for the cost of the massive copper coolers. I don't know if this was the case, but it appeared so in my case. Many others had the same problem as I did with the 6800GT's from them. Since they are a big name, most likely this has been corrected and they are using better chips now on their newer cards.
I would be careful about lessor known brands. Maybe try to find some reviews first, or others that have been using the brand you seek.
Good luck.