Which video card is better? (quality, reliability, life span, etc.)?

I am trying to decide between the following two video cards:

EVGA 9800 GTX+ GDDR3 512MB PCI Express x16 2.0

XFX GTS250 GDDR3 512MB PCI Express x16 2.0



I have read hundreds of reviews on the EVGA and while it has a 5 egg rating on newegg, I am a bit hard pressed to get it. There are alot of bad reviews out of the 750+ (as is the case with almost all EVGA cards, popular but sometimes doesn't deliver)

While the XFX GTS250 has better reviews, it doesn't have all too many.



I want to know which card is better quality, will last longer, deliver better graphics, more bang for your buck, and-very important-is more reliable.

I have heard some bad things about EVGA's quality control and customer service and overall quality of their products, but I do know how popular and trusted they are. Both cards are the same price so price doesn't matter.





Thanks for all answers, 10 pts. to one with best info and, more importantly, has experienced one or both of these cards.|||XFX GTS250 GDDR3 512MB PCI Express x16 2.0



personally, i prefer the XFX series over every video card, ive never burnt out a XVX brand video card which is rare cuz im on my PC 24/7 NewEgg is a really good site. Ive used it on MANY occasions. But considering the Graphics cards u want, it looks like u are into P.C gaming

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-Vinnie|||If your going with a Nvidia product then EVGA is the way to go, they have the best customer service and their cards are always great.



I only buy EVGA cards for my builds. I have no idea where you heard that their customer service is not good. Also EVGA card will be generally more expensive then other ones because of their warranty.



As for the cards themselves, they are basically the same. The GTS 250 has 3.0 OpenGL as apposed to the 9800 GTX+ 2.1 OpenGL



I would go with the EVGA card personally.



You can check the Nvidia website for their specs:



GTS 250: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_gts_250_us.html

9800 GTX+: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_9800_gtx_plus_us.html