Final thoughts
When considered from a performance viewpoint, there's very little wrong with BFG's 6800U OC graphics card. It sticks to a reference theme in design but arrives pre-overclocked with a 425MHz core. Sheer brute power makes the previous generation's cards look humble in comparison. The technology underpinning each and every 6800 Ultra is sound, so BFG's already backing a winner.The true merit of a card package can only be gleaned by comparing it to other cards based on the same GPU and a rival's equivalent graphics card. BFG's 6800 Ultra package feels more OEM than retail. There's no full gaming titles to take advantage of and the overall bundle doesn't befit a near-£400 card. It's not bad by any means, but neither is it special, and special is what it should be, really.
BFG, however, has a tasty trick up its sleeve. Much like Gainward, the company offers potential buyers its 6800 Ultra in at least a couple of distinct configurations. Firstly, there's the standard package, as reviewed here. BFG is also offering the card with an additional waterblock, but has now decided not to increase core clock speed to the previously advertised 470MHz; it stays at 425MHz.
Any and every GeForce 6800 Ultra is an excellent gamers' card. BFG's effort is above average, as the company offers a pre-overclocked core at default core prices. BFG's popularity is on the rise and it's easy to see why. If BFG can beef up the entire bundle, add, say, basic VIVO, and keep a keen price, its range of 6800-series cards will be hard to beat. As it is, you can literally place the names of NVIDIA's AIBs into a hat and pick any one. Most cards keep to the reference design and most range between 400-450MHz core.
A faster-than-default core and excellent customer support makes this a decent GeForce 6800 Ultra. Not perfect, but above average.
