Same graphics card, different price?

Flashpoint · #1 21st Jul 2007, 11:10 AM

I was looking on PC World for a new graphics card, when I came across these two:

They look the same to me, what's the best of the two and is it the highest priced one? (In-store price wise)

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...&show_all=true

Thanks in advance, the PC World site was always confusing.

**alex** · #2 21st Jul 2007, 11:13 AM

Hi Flashpoint (geddit ;)).

Anyway, yup, same model but i'm guessing that the BFG will be overclocked on the gpu and ram over and above the reference spec set out by Nvidia. PNY's tend to be 'vanilla' spec'd cards, or clocked at the reference speeds for the gpu and ram.

Other than that it could simply be that it's two separate brands with different pricing points.

**Dave Hybrid** · #3 21st Jul 2007, 11:17 AM

Please tell me you don't actually intend buying from PCW?

Try www.ebuyer.com, you'll probably find it cheaper and there is also much more choice.

Flashpoint · #4 21st Jul 2007, 11:18 AM

I'm 15 and a mug :P

Parents don't have a credit card anyway.

**Dave Hybrid** · #5 21st Jul 2007, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

I'm 15 and a mug :P

Parents don't have a credit card anyway.

Fair play, savings on that are only £5-£10 anyway.

Flashpoint · #6 21st Jul 2007, 11:23 AM

Heh, thanks anyway.

I should buy the first one then? It's overclocked and the in-store price is more.

And in the world of teenagers, the more expensive it is, the better it is!

**Dave Hybrid** · #7 21st Jul 2007, 11:39 AM

£30 more for the same item, I wish you were my son.

Flashpoint · #8 21st Jul 2007, 12:06 PM

I'll be ordering it online, so when I pick it up it will be much cheaper.

Bet you do wish I was your son now

**Dave Hybrid** · #9 21st Jul 2007, 12:12 PM

Not really, I have none currently and have no intention of getting any in the future. :)

Wise move buying online, it's not a case of being able to tell your mates it cost x amount, it's more the point of not lining Mr PC Worlds overpriced pockets.

Good luck with your new card.

Dave.

Flashpoint · #10 21st Jul 2007, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Dave Hybrid

Not really, I have none currently and have no intention of getting any in the future.

Touched a nerve?

Thanks for your help anyway.

**Dave Hybrid** · #11 21st Jul 2007, 12:22 PM

Not at all, I'm just messing around.

Flashpoint · #12 21st Jul 2007, 11:46 PM

Sorry but.. Another problem

This is my motherboard:
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...8MM-V&class=mb

And this is the card:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...g_page=Product

Trouble is, the card says "PCI-E"?

Would this fit and work with my motherboard?

Thanks.

**Vlad** · #13 22nd Jul 2007, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

Sorry but.. Another problem

This is my motherboard:
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...8MM-V&class=mb

And this is the card:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...g_page=Product

Trouble is, the card says "PCI-E"?

Would this fit and work with my motherboard?

Thanks.

Nah, that's an AGP mobo.

**Dave Hybrid** · #14 22nd Jul 2007, 02:50 AM

You need an AGP card Flashpoint, unless you can upgrade your motherboard, which my also mean you have to upgrade your processor and RAM.

If your after a top end graphics card your stuck, as AGP is being phased out.

Flashpoint · #15 22nd Jul 2007, 03:20 AM

Oh lucky me... I guess my last bet is the Geforce 7600 GT or something similar?

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