Help me choose a 7900GT

[willsko87]

I'm trying to find a video card to go with new my build. I want to spend around AUD$480 (USD$365). I have been told that I should go with the 7900GT models, but I am not sure which one.

Here are the four that I have chosen so far, so which one do you think I should buy? Or can you suggest others (specifically) around that price.

XFX PCIe XF7900GT 256MB DDR3 Dual DVI/TV Out - AUD$459 (USD$349)
http://www.scorptec.com.au/product/18869
OR
Leadtek Winfast 256MB PX7900GT TDH Extreme nVIDIA GeForce PCI-Express - AUD$469 (USD$357)
http://www.ccw.com.au/Products_Detail.asp?RS_Products_Position=FIL:ORD:ABS:24KEY:20EN-LPX79GT2++PAR:
OR
Asus 256MB EN7900GT PCI Express - AUD$475 (USD$361)
http://www.cworld.com.au/product_info.php?ID=121160
OR
Gigabyte GF7900GT 256MB PCI-E DVI and SLi - AUD$475 (USD$361)
http://www.ccw.com.au/Products_Detail.asp?RS_Products_Position=FIL:ORD:ABS:14KEY:20EN-G79T256D++PAR:

 

[TheDiceman]

Personally I woudl go wiht an eVGA brand 7900GT if you can get one.

 

[willsko87]

hmm...I'll have a look and see if they sell the eVGA brand in Australia. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Syrillian]

I know it is not on your list, but EVGA is a good company, they mkake a good 7900GT. Evidently the Lifetime Warranty is really lifetime. Also, switching to an aftermarket cooler and overclocking do not void the warranty.

 

[willsko87]

Yeah I had a quick look and the eVGA branded video cards don't seem to be widely available in Australia, which is a bit annoying. I will keep looking for them and hopefully I might find some.
Any other opinions?

 

[willsko87]

Are HIS or GeCube video cards any good. I have been told to go for X1900GT cards too.

HIS X1900GT Dual DL-DVI VIVO 256MB PCIe
http://www.hisdigital.com/html/product_ov.php?id=238&view=yes

Gecube X1900XT 256MB GDDR3 Dual -Link VIVO+AVIVO Edition
http://www.cworld.com.au/product_info.php?ID=121575

 

[hmammen]

i would personally go with EVGA.....but the XFX is nice.....or the asus is good too

 

[willsko87]

Thanks. I couldnt really find many eVGA's and the ones I could were out of my price range. Not sure why they dont stock them over here.

I take it that there isnt much difference between the cards, just your preference of manufactuer?

Do I go X1900GT or 7900GT?

 

[mophead740]

bak again
7900GT all the way
go for te leadtech
good price good performance

 

[willsko87]

Thanks. The reviews for the Leadtek on NewEgg are great so I finally might go with that one. Cheers.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?Item=N82E16814122244