Comments on: BFG RMA FTW! http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/ the analog feed demodulated Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:57:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: brian http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-403 brian Wed, 23 May 2007 11:03:11 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-403 That's a little frustrating. To my knowledge, ATI's product line goes X800SE, X800, X800 Pro so I think they stiffed you out of a good bit of MHz and possibly even several pixel pipes. I hope they make things right for you soon enough. I've always admired that ATI offers a trade-in deal for their second-newest generation of cards. I wish NVidia had that going. I'd love to trade up for their latest and greatest. I suppose that's an advantage of ATI making both their chips and circuit boards. I don't think NVidia does that anymore. That’s a little frustrating. To my knowledge, ATI’s product line goes X800SE, X800, X800 Pro so I think they stiffed you out of a good bit of MHz and possibly even several pixel pipes. I hope they make things right for you soon enough.

I’ve always admired that ATI offers a trade-in deal for their second-newest generation of cards. I wish NVidia had that going. I’d love to trade up for their latest and greatest. I suppose that’s an advantage of ATI making both their chips and circuit boards. I don’t think NVidia does that anymore.

]]> By: Albator http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Albator Wed, 23 May 2007 04:49:27 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-402 Just to let you guys know, my radeon X800 PRO died. I bought it used from ATI's web site 1 year and 9 months ago. I was told by ATI to ship it to them (RMA). The item was shipped on May 16th and I received the replacement card on the 18th. I was completely blown away. The only inconsistency I have noticed is that then sent me a Radeon X800 SE (which seems to be slightly slower than the PRO). I have just opened a ticket to find out why... cheers! Just to let you guys know, my radeon X800 PRO died. I bought it used from ATI’s web site 1 year and 9 months ago. I was told by ATI to ship it to them (RMA). The item was shipped on May 16th and I received the replacement card on the 18th. I was completely blown away. The only inconsistency I have noticed is that then sent me a Radeon X800 SE (which seems to be slightly slower than the PRO). I have just opened a ticket to find out why…
cheers!

]]> By: brian http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-284 brian Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:51:42 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-284 Spot on! Spot on!

]]> By: mick http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-282 mick Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:33:27 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-282 Impressive! I think I just worked out what BFG stands for Brilliant Freakin' Guarantee Impressive!
I think I just worked out what BFG stands for
Brilliant Freakin’ Guarantee

]]> By: brian http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-131 brian Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:13:57 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-131 Over the next 6 months we should see the release of Half Life Episode Two, Spore, Crysis (native DX10 game), Hellgate: London, and tons more good stuff. I can't say I'm looking forward to watching my $300 7900GT buckle under those games. Over the next 6 months we should see the release of Half Life Episode Two, Spore, Crysis (native DX10 game), Hellgate: London, and tons more good stuff. I can’t say I’m looking forward to watching my $300 7900GT buckle under those games.

]]> By: andrew http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-130 andrew Wed, 31 Jan 2007 01:05:31 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-130 yeah my patience and my wallet are always duking it out but I guess it all comes down to what games are coming out and when. hmm we will have to see. yeah my patience and my wallet are always duking it out but I guess it all comes down to what games are coming out and when. hmm we will have to see.

]]> By: brian http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-129 brian Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:26:41 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-129 I've bought video cards by BFG, Sapphire, Asus, Abit, and ATI and I can't really say that any one was superior. Just about the biggest differentiator in this market is support, and nobody but BFG offers a lifetime warranty. I had to RMA my Abit card and it took nearly 3 weeks until a working replacement was in my hands, though that experience was positive otherwise. BFG was excellent, as you've read, but they only make Nvidia cards which alienates those looking for ATI solutions. As for the 8800GTX, congrats on winning the lottery! That card is too rich for my blood. If cash is a factor, I'd say to wait until a lower model is released (8600GT maybe) and buy two of them. Historically (as long as this second coming of SLI has been around.. 2 years?) this solution is less expensive and nearly as powerful as buying the one card. If cash is no problem, get the 8800GTX and save up for a second one if you so desire. The 8800GTX will be the very first generation DirectX 10 native card so you may or may not wish to wait for the 8900 series to come around, just to allow Nvidia and Microsoft to work out any kinks. If you're like me, though, you probably can't wait that long. :) I’ve bought video cards by BFG, Sapphire, Asus, Abit, and ATI and I can’t really say that any one was superior. Just about the biggest differentiator in this market is support, and nobody but BFG offers a lifetime warranty. I had to RMA my Abit card and it took nearly 3 weeks until a working replacement was in my hands, though that experience was positive otherwise. BFG was excellent, as you’ve read, but they only make Nvidia cards which alienates those looking for ATI solutions.

As for the 8800GTX, congrats on winning the lottery! That card is too rich for my blood. If cash is a factor, I’d say to wait until a lower model is released (8600GT maybe) and buy two of them. Historically (as long as this second coming of SLI has been around.. 2 years?) this solution is less expensive and nearly as powerful as buying the one card. If cash is no problem, get the 8800GTX and save up for a second one if you so desire.

The 8800GTX will be the very first generation DirectX 10 native card so you may or may not wish to wait for the 8900 series to come around, just to allow Nvidia and Microsoft to work out any kinks. If you’re like me, though, you probably can’t wait that long. :)

]]> By: andrew http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/comment-page-1/#comment-126 andrew Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:35:37 +0000 http://blog.demodulated.com/2007/01/24/bfg-rma-ftw/#comment-126 i've been looking to upgrade my PC because its really old and about to keel over but am uncertain about who to buy my graphics card from. It seems that there are several manufacturers of the Nvidia 8800GTX but I'm not sure the difference. Is BFG one of those manufacturers? and if so, then what is the price difference from say the PNY equivalent? PS: hope you like your new apartment i’ve been looking to upgrade my PC because its really old and about to keel over but am uncertain about who to buy my graphics card from. It seems that there are several manufacturers of the Nvidia 8800GTX but I’m not sure the difference. Is BFG one of those manufacturers? and if so, then what is the price difference from say the PNY equivalent?

PS: hope you like your new apartment

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