Asus Vs. Sapphire

jesusXchrist · 07-03-2009, 11:02 PM

going to get a 4870

ASUS DARKNIGHT :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121291

Or Sapphire?:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

Both priced the same, Reading the reviews, many customers found the Quad pipes for ASUS didnt quite draw enough heat out?

More People However Preffered Sapphire... hmm... I dunno

Irish2685 · 07-03-2009, 11:23 PM

I'm thinking the three year warranty on the Asus vs. the Sapphire looks better to me.

Burton560 · 07-03-2009, 11:32 PM

asus hands down, 3 year warranty says it all

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 12:49 PM

I'm sure these things last longer than 3 years... so... what in the world would I want the warranty if I never even use it?

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 12:51 PM

Lol... and plus... If people care about warranty so much, they should get XFX, Thats a lifetime warranty! with $30 more... lol?

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 01:04 PM

mmm even cheaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc..._-NA-_-NA-_-NA

furball zen · 07-04-2009, 01:56 PM

Sapphire hands down. They are ATi's premier partner, i believe one of four. Meaning they work with ATi during the development. Ive had 3 of their cards and wouldnt own anything else. Warranties are for $#!77y products.If you take care of your stuff, itll last. If you abuse it, good luck. Dont believe me, ill show my last cell phone thats two years old and only has one blemish from a drop.

After looking at all three, get the Sapphire, the HIS doesnt even cover the RAM...after closer look, neither does the ASUS.

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by furball zen

Sapphire hands down. They are ATi's premier partner, i believe one of four. Meaning they work with ATi during the development. Ive had 3 of their cards and wouldnt own anything else. Warranties are for $#!77y products.If you take care of your stuff, itll last. If you abuse it, good luck. Dont believe me, ill show my last cell phone thats two years old and only has one blemish from a drop.

After looking at all three, get the Sapphire, the HIS doesnt even cover the RAM...after closer look, neither does the ASUS.

Thank YOU! This is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear! I was pretty attracted to the ASUS Quad Heat-Pipe But Sapphire Has the full Ram Cover and yes I do have knowledge that sapphire works Co with ATI on their developments so I'm guessing I will go with the Sapphire, Thank You! (btw why is Ruby On Sapphire products... well... technically its their only character? But... it wouldnt hurt making a sapphire Character???)

Burton560 · 07-04-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Forest Gump

S*** Happens

good warranty = peace of mind

oh dang · 07-04-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Burton560

good warranty = peace of mind

Agreed.

And why did you pose the question if you were only looking for someone to say the sapphire?

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by oh dang

Agreed.

And why did you pose the question if you were only looking for someone to say the sapphire?

Just wondering if someone had the same thought as I did, just a little over excited thaz all, Btw Happy b-day to me today~

mm... I dunno, What good is a warranty if S*** doesnt happen?
Wouldnt you say sapphire has a better cooler (+cover) and quality craft?

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 04:44 PM

mmm and S*** Doesnt happen unless you oc it... but honestly... I dont think warranty will cover if you OC it, I remember trying to do a claim with my ASUS board and they refused it bc of OC dmg

Burton560 · 07-04-2009, 05:02 PM

everything has the nature to break over time, whether or not there is abuse. just normal wear and tear can occur. i was just given a compaq computer yesterday where in this situation the motherboard just suddenly died, and if it was still under warranty I'd have it rma'd. as for between asus or sapphire, i'm an nvidia fan myself so I have no previous experience, except for the one X1800XT i tried to rma, and ati was a REAL pain about it. My video card now has a hassle-less lifetime warranty. Like I said before, peace of mind.

jesus, either card you get I still wouldnt stick with the stock cooler, get a HR-03 and apply some AS5.

Zenshi · 07-04-2009, 05:25 PM

Hmmmm, posting a question while already making up their mind what the answer is going to be? Then spending the rest of the posts arguing about why their answer is correct?

I think this thread really has no reason to exist.

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Burton560

everything has the nature to break over time, whether or not there is abuse. just normal wear and tear can occur. i was just given a compaq computer yesterday where in this situation the motherboard just suddenly died, and if it was still under warranty I'd have it rma'd. as for between asus or sapphire, i'm an nvidia fan myself so I have no previous experience, except for the one X1800XT i tried to rma, and ati was a REAL pain about it. My video card now has a hassle-less lifetime warranty. Like I said before, peace of mind.

jesus, either card you get I still wouldnt stick with the stock cooler, get a HR-03 and apply some AS5.

Heh, if Only I have the Time and Knowledge and skill to do so I would, plus I have an open case anyway giant fan blowin down coolin the board (antec Skele)

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zenshi

Hmmmm, posting a question while already making up their mind what the answer is going to be? Then spending the rest of the posts arguing about why their answer is correct?

I think this thread really has no reason to exist.

No... I'm just unsure, I have a hasty gut feeling for one side, Sorry If it sounds like I already made up my mind, I have an intendency for doing that... But Yeah I greatly APPRECIATE everybody's Posts and piece of mind. Thank You

Burton560 · 07-04-2009, 06:22 PM

you are welcome, as soon as the card is in your hands, REGISTER IT! dont forget!

jesusXchrist · 07-04-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Burton560

you are welcome, as soon as the card is in your hands, REGISTER IT! dont forget!

Come to think of It... Ive never registered anything before... erm... whens the latest I can register it?

Edit: Aww shucks... within 30days.... does that mean I dont get warranty if I didnt register it in 30days?

Burton560 · 07-04-2009, 07:35 PM

i think so, after the 30-day window you are SOL

jesusXchrist · 07-05-2009, 01:51 AM

Sol??????????

so outta luck???????????????