View Full Version : BFG vs. EVGA
Maverick123w
10-07-09, 07:06 PM
I've decided I'm gonna tempt fate and buy a GTX260/275 and do the step-up when the 300 series comes out. My question goes out to people who have had experience with the step-up processes of both companies.
Looking over their websites it looks like EVGA has the basic 260/216 for it's step-up (Don't want to spend the money on the 285) and as far as BFG's website it looks like you can pick just about any card and step-up.
I used to swear by BFG back in the geforce 4 days, but I've heard only good things about EVGA lately. I'm leaning BFG right now just because their step-up is 100 days, and if for whatever reason I don't get a gtx360 either for price or what not, I'll have a 275 and I'll be more satisfied with that.
Looking forward to getting opinions... thanks!
Maverick123w
10-07-09, 07:42 PM
EVGA
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Reason?
Reason?
The best Costumer Service and Tech support, Step Up, Nice site....and finally jAkUp is a good friend of mine :p
You wont regret it, check out their products...its insane some of the stuff they have.
http://www.evga.com/
bob saget
10-07-09, 09:08 PM
BFG has nicer shirt :lol:
seriously, I have had no problems with either one...
Bman212121
10-07-09, 09:47 PM
I'd go XFX over both right now. After having to RMA an EVGA 780i and my 9600GT this year I'm not too fond of them right now. Can't say one way or another about BFG right now though.
Oh yea and EVGA still hasn't gotten one ELP product to someone from Nvnews. (Unless someone had one and didn't talk about it.)
nrdstrm
10-08-09, 01:58 AM
I'd go XFX over both right now. After having to RMA an EVGA 780i and my 9600GT this year I'm not too fond of them right now. Can't say one way or another about BFG right now though.
Oh yea and EVGA still hasn't gotten one ELP product to someone from Nvnews. (Unless someone had one and didn't talk about it.)
As to the RMA issue, the nice thing is that EVGA employees (Sales/Support/Jakup) read these forums. If you ever have a problem, pm one of us. While I was layed off by EVGA (I was in sales), it's still the best video card company around. While I don't work there anymore, I can "get things done" due to my contacts there. The RMA's and Step Ups normally run smooth, but as with any company, there can be problems. If there ever is, just let one of us know...
Please note that not all of the employees that read these forums, post here. They just look for CS issues with EVGA...So even if you don't contact someone, make a post about it and it will get taken care of. I know for a fact that the Director of Sales reads these forums...That is pretty damn cool!
EPL? Does any other company even have EPL? It would be favoritism to move people up on the EPL list just because they are on NVNEWS. EPL goes by when people sign up for a specific product, it's not EVGA's fault if NVNEWSERS where slower than others...
shaolin95
10-08-09, 09:38 AM
Either one works, I do like how amazingly flexible BFG is with their RMA.
As for the EVGA Step up, do not know now but it used to be VERY LAME.
I mean, most users doing this are power users that want to keep with the best so usually those users get one of the super charge or pre OCed editions to make sure we do not end up with a lemon overclock yet the step up process forces us to upgrade to a plain vanilla version....simply stupid if you ask me.
Regards
snowmanwithahat
10-08-09, 11:41 AM
I've had both... well alot more than just both brands
eVGA GTX 285
MSI GTX 260
BFG 7800 GTX 512mb
Albatron 6800 GT
PNY 5900 Ultra
eVGA 5700 Ultra
My point of telling you all this... I've gotten basically the same hardware from EVERY manufacturer. Reference pcb with reference cooling... with only slightly higher than reference clocks... nothing I couldn't have done on my own anyway.
Go with whatever has a better;
BUNDLE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
That's really all I can say... Step-Up is nice but no one I know who's had an eVGA has been able to take advantage of it.
As far as customer service... I can't say much about any of the brands i've owned... all cards have been flawless and I never had any issues. In fact the 260, 6800 gt, and 7800 gtx are still being used by my roomate, sister, and a friend... that's going on 4-5 years on the 6800 GT... to really ever have to deal with custom service you'd have to be really unlucky.
TLDR version... go with whichever has a cooler looking sticker :)
Dr.Nick
10-08-09, 12:30 PM
Like snowmanwithahat said go with the one that offers the best bundle/price. They both have good service, both offer a Step-Up program, and both sell pretty much the same exact cards with different stickers on them. Be loyal to your wallet and not some company that could care less about you.
I've had both... well alot more than just both brands
eVGA GTX 285
MSI GTX 260
BFG 7800 GTX 512mb
Albatron 6800 GT
PNY 5900 Ultra
eVGA 5700 Ultra
My point of telling you all this... I've gotten basically the same hardware from EVERY manufacturer. Reference pcb with reference cooling... with only slightly higher than reference clocks... nothing I couldn't have done on my own anyway.
Go with whatever has a better;
BUNDLE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
That's really all I can say... Step-Up is nice but no one I know who's had an eVGA has been able to take advantage of it.
As far as customer service... I can't say much about any of the brands i've owned... all cards have been flawless and I never had any issues. In fact the 260, 6800 gt, and 7800 gtx are still being used by my roomate, sister, and a friend... that's going on 4-5 years on the 6800 GT... to really ever have to deal with custom service you'd have to be really unlucky.
TLDR version... go with whichever has a cooler looking sticker :)
Actually you would be suprised to know that the some cards, including the GTX 260's vary from vendor to vendor. For example, most vendors use a 4 phase power solution on GTX 260, EVGA uses 6.
Actually you would be suprised to know that the some cards, including the GTX 260's vary from vendor to vendor. For example, most vendors use a 4 phase power solution on GTX 260, EVGA uses 6.
EVGA shill!!!
:p
That's actually good to know. You'll have to let us know how the next gen EVGA cards are superior whenever you get the release on that info. :D
Maverick123w
10-08-09, 01:25 PM
Actually you would be suprised to know that the some cards, including the GTX 260's vary from vendor to vendor. For example, most vendors use a 4 phase power solution on GTX 260, EVGA uses 6.
Well thats nice to know. Since you work there let me ask you a question. Do I have to purchase the card from the EVGA store, or can I purchase from a retailer like the egg?
Also ,and I'm sure you can't answer this but, would 90 days from say 10/15 be enough coverage for the 260 replacement ;)
Thanks for the feedback guys
Maverick123w
10-08-09, 01:29 PM
I'd go XFX over both right now. After having to RMA an EVGA 780i and my 9600GT this year I'm not too fond of them right now. Can't say one way or another about BFG right now though.
Oh yea and EVGA still hasn't gotten one ELP product to someone from Nvnews. (Unless someone had one and didn't talk about it.)
Actually I should have clarified, but my friend is buying my old rig next week. So my video card in this rig is going with it, so have to buy a stop-gap card in the mean time which is why bfg and evga are my 2 options.
Well thats nice to know. Since you work there let me ask you a question. Do I have to purchase the card from the EVGA store, or can I purchase from a retailer like the egg?
Also ,and I'm sure you can't answer this but, would 90 days from say 10/15 be enough coverage for the 260 replacement ;)
Thanks for the feedback guys
You can buy it anywhere, and I am not sure about your second question!
Who ever has the best cooler/warranty/price. ASUS I trust.
Bman212121
10-08-09, 05:56 PM
EPL? Does any other company even have EPL? It would be favoritism to move people up on the EPL list just because they are on NVNEWS. EPL goes by when people sign up for a specific product, it's not EVGA's fault if NVNEWSERS where slower than others...
Well that really kind of sucks then. If it goes in order then maybe Nekro might get to play around with the product in 2 years time, maybe me in the next 5. I'm well within the top 1000 of people, and I'm sure there are plenty of people behind me. I probably signed up within the first day it was active but it's possible that nvnews wasn't the first site to learn of the ELP.
Who ever has the best cooler/warranty/price. ASUS I trust.
Asus doesn't feel as warm and cuddly as EVGA to me :) I've dealt with EVGA for quite a few years now on products, and I honestly feel that if there's an issue, I can get right to the people who know what's going on...
EVGA products do tend to be more affordable than most, and if I had a choice between EVGA and BFG, I'd have to say EVGA.
Maverick123w
10-08-09, 07:49 PM
Now that I look at the website it seems that I was reading the step-up incorrectly for EVGA. Looks like I can get a 275.... the, you can only step-up TO a 260 instead of a 275.
Looks like I'll go with an EVGA 275... now do I go with the stock one or the FTW edition......
bob saget
10-08-09, 08:28 PM
I got a 275, and I am loving it. I don't see myself getting a new card anytime soon.
ChrisRay
10-08-09, 08:29 PM
I have always preferred EVGA.
I like both, but where I live, it's easier to find BFG products and I haven't had any issues with them.
john19055
10-09-09, 06:17 AM
If I was going to spend the money to get a GTX 275 ,I would get the HD 5850 ,it is faster and you already have a DX 11 card that is as fast as a GTX 285 in most cases.IMO Looking at the reviews it looks to be a good card ,The trouble with getting a GTX 275 and hopeing for a step-up ,the new GT300 may not be out until Q1 2010 and I look if they do get some out by december ,it will just be a few ,according to the rummors of low yeilds.
Maverick123w
10-09-09, 02:07 PM
That's true, but I believe if they don't have the product in stock because of availability, as long as you have started the step-up process you're good to go as soon as the new ones are in stock.
The 5850 is so darn tempting though.
DiscipleDOC
10-09-09, 03:26 PM
I have a BFG 285 GTX right now. It's a good card, but if I had it to do all over again, I would go with EVGA. No particular reason, I just feel like that's the better card.
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