Reviews - EVGA GTX 260 FTW

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EVGA's latest GTX 260 SKU claims to be 'For The Win' - can it live up to the name?

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[kalniel]

Good to see a broader set of game benchmarks, thanks

[Nub1]

Nice review altho I can't see why you wouldn't pay the £22 extra and go for the 280. You could just hold off for a week as these cards seem to be dropping in price a lot

The evga warranty of 10 years sounds great, but if you're someone buying a card like this, chances are you'll change it out in a year or two for the current flavour of the month. So not really useful, but looks good on the advertising. I think XFX used to offer double lifetime (I think that's what it was called) warranty, so that the warranty would pass on to who you sold it to. Much more useful.

Rma turn around is usually between 2 and 4 weeks in Europe. Step up can be longer. I waited more than 4 months for a 680i ---> 780i mobo step up. I just gave up when I was advised to send in my board cos they ran out of 780i's and I'd have to wait even longer.

The European side of EVGA isn't too good. Slow and don't answer emails. XFX on the other hand were great, always next day reply. This is, of course, all my just opinion and I don't work for either company.

[Paul Iddon]

Sorry to resurrect an old post, but I can buy this card off a m8 for £50.

Is it worth buying this, compared to my current graphics card, the Geforce 8800 GT 512Mb?


Thanks in advance.


Paul.

[razer121]

Yes well worth it mate!

[Iron Sights]

Sorry to resurrect an old post, but I can buy this card off a m8 for £50.

Is it worth buying this, compared to my current graphics card, the Geforce 8800 GT 512Mb?


Thanks in advance.


Paul.

whats the power supply that you are using, if its a well known brand then go for it, however if it is one of them cheapo PSU then consider getting a new one unless of course you like your computer crispy and well done.

[Paul Iddon]

It's a 500W bought from Scan at Bolton... Cost about £30 to £40 I think.


Paul.