I just bought this, good move?

pete159 · Dec 4, 2007, 10:13 AM

Hi all I am having a new computer built and i just bought this video card...
XFX GeForce 8800 GTS Extreme Video Card - FREE Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Game, 640MB DDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card PVT80GTHE4 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca
was it a good choice?,

Tipstaff · Dec 4, 2007, 10:50 AM

I hate being the barer of bad news, so first I'll say it's a good card, however the bad news is that with the release of the 8800GT, it was probably the wrong choice. The 8800GT is faster and runs cooler due to it's smaller GPU and thus higher clock rates, and costs about $70-80 cheaper (the average is more like $40-50 though as most retailers are selling them for $300-310, with Tiger Direct in particular selling them for almost $100 more as in the case of the basic XFX 8800GT @ $380).

If you haven't opened it, return it. If you ordered it online take a look at other places such as NCIX (I highly recommend them). Although, due to how hard it is to come by one of these your only options are to wait for one, or take a risk on the imports (like the Galaxy 8800GT card that has only 1 year warranty, but it's the cheapest card @ $269), or pickup a brand that is not very well known to the general public. For instance, NCIX has the PNY 8800GT in stock for $299. PNY offers a limited 3 year warranty +2 years when you register. These guys are usually known for their high end OpenGL cards, but not their consumer line as they are normally more expensive, and hard to find.

Zelig · Dec 4, 2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tipstaff

If you haven't opened it, return it. If you ordered it online take a look at other places such as NCIX (I highly recommend them). Although, due to how hard it is to come by one of these your only options are to wait for one, or take a risk on the imports (like the Galaxy 8800GT card that has only 1 year warranty, but it's the cheapest card @ $269), or pickup a brand that is not very well known to the general public. For instance, NCIX has the PNY 8800GT in stock for $299. PNY offers a limited 3 year warranty +2 years when you register. These guys are usually known for their high end OpenGL cards, but not their consumer line as they are normally more expensive, and hard to find.

The EVGA 8800GT is $279 at directcanada. Or ncix will pricematch, they're run by the same company.

I wish they'd called the 8800GT something else, it's a pain to search for, since searching 8800GT also gets hits from all the 8800GTS and GTX cards.

Edit: That's the EVGA superclocked I linked, slight clock bump over the standard, which is going for the same price as my link at most other places.

pete159 · Dec 4, 2007, 12:39 PM

ok i'll look into another card

**kris23** · Dec 4, 2007, 03:31 PM

yea get the 8800GT

~~werty316~~ · Dec 4, 2007, 06:11 PM

You should have went with the 8800GT 512MB,.. thats if you can find one since they are all sold out. You could also try ebay if you want to pay a premium on top of the already overpriced cards.

ChaosMinionX · Dec 4, 2007, 08:08 PM

8800GT is going to be very hard to find for the holidays, there is a revised GTS coming out as well sometime in the next month.

pete159 · Dec 5, 2007, 01:53 AM

which of these under 400$ cards would you guys choose

NCIX - Video card, graphics card

**kris23** · Dec 5, 2007, 02:02 AM

NCIX.com - Buy EVGA E-GEFORCE 8800GT Superclocked 650MHZ 512MB DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDTV Out DIRECTX10 Video Card - 512-P3-N802-A1 In Canada.
that one

pete159 · Dec 5, 2007, 02:31 AM

ok i'll get that then when the return goes through for the other card.
I also am getting an asus p5n-e motherboard, is it decent?

**kris23** · Dec 5, 2007, 02:36 AM

no go for a P5K board or P5E board, any of those are better, also, i seriously suggest getting the card now as more than likely, by the return card is charged back, the 8800GT is out of stock.

but that may be difficult, just a suggestion.

Judas · Dec 5, 2007, 02:42 AM

I'm very VERY pleased with the results my HD3870's have produced.....

but the 8800GT is also a steller performer....

**kris23** · Dec 5, 2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Judas

I'm very VERY pleased with the results my HD3870's have produced.....

but the 8800GT is also a steller performer....

lol Crossfire HD 3870s vs 8800GT and the 3870s BARELY beats them,

i stand by my suggestion of the EVGA 8800GT, just look at DH's review of 8800GT vs HD3870 crossfire, the Crossfire is VERY buggy.

Zelig · Dec 5, 2007, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kris23

no go for a P5K board or P5E board, any of those are better, also, i seriously suggest getting the card now as more than likely, by the return card is charged back, the 8800GT is out of stock.

Everyone keeps talking about low stock, but ever since release, ncix has had at least one model of 8800GT in stock, from what I can tell.

Not that I pretend to know the future.

cozumel · Dec 5, 2007, 05:35 AM

Tomorrow will be the 11th day that I've been on back-order for EVGA 8800GT!!

**kris23** · Dec 5, 2007, 05:39 AM

sucks man.... but, its worth it. remember that!

cozumel · Dec 5, 2007, 05:50 AM

But I can't build my new rig!!! I am more than frustrated.

**kris23** · Dec 5, 2007, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cozumel

But I can't build my new rig!!! I am more than frustrated.

welcome to my world.... i am always staring at my empty stacker 832.... cant build it.

Judas · Dec 5, 2007, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kris23

lol Crossfire HD 3870s vs 8800GT and the 3870s BARELY beats them,

i stand by my suggestion of the EVGA 8800GT, just look at DH's review of 8800GT vs HD3870 crossfire, the Crossfire is VERY buggy.

Crossfire has it's moments..

sli has had a fair length of time to mature.... imo, since the interduction of the interconnect... i think there is alot of potential to work with...

reguardless, i'm not here to compare crossfire vs sli... the orginal question is a single graphics card..

IMO the HD3870...... or 8800gt are probably the most excellent cards to suggest..

While i prefer te hd3870.... over anything nvidia atm...still...

Depending on which is cheaper, available, I would suggest getting the HD3870... it's a damn decent card.

pete159 · Dec 5, 2007, 11:51 AM

hows this card
XFX GeForce 8800 GT XXX Video Card - FREE Company of Heroes PC Game, 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card PVT88PYDD4 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca
is it worth the extra $$$

procupine14 · Dec 5, 2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cozumel

Tomorrow will be the 11th day that I've been on back-order for EVGA 8800GT!!

newegg had two in stock one day and they were gone about three minutes after they lifted their out of stock link

These cards remind me of nintendo wiis........everyone wants them because they are nice and not to mention a good bang for the buck but no one has them lol

Tipstaff · Dec 5, 2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pete159

hows this card
XFX GeForce 8800 GT XXX Video Card - FREE Company of Heroes PC Game, 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card PVT88PYDD4 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca
is it worth the extra $$$

Nope. Not worth the extra $82 dollars they want for it. The average price for that card is usually $320 Canadian.

TigerDirect are bastiches. I mean, talk about milking this for all it's worth. Every single 8800GT they sell, they do so by adding an extra $40-60 (or more) dollars to the average retail price. Which, btw, this means they are adding easily $100 or more to THEIR cost price. No wonder they are listed as being one of the worst tech retailers.

Dec 4, 2007, 10:13 AM	#1
pete159 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I just bought this, good move? Hi all I am having a new computer built and i just bought this video card... XFX GeForce 8800 GTS Extreme Video Card - FREE Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Game, 640MB DDR3, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card PVT80GTHE4 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca was it a good choice?,

Dec 4, 2007, 10:50 AM	#2
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,659 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	I hate being the barer of bad news, so first I'll say it's a good card, however the bad news is that with the release of the 8800GT, it was probably the wrong choice. The 8800GT is faster and runs cooler due to it's smaller GPU and thus higher clock rates, and costs about $70-80 cheaper (the average is more like $40-50 though as most retailers are selling them for $300-310, with Tiger Direct in particular selling them for almost $100 more as in the case of the basic XFX 8800GT @ $380). If you haven't opened it, return it. If you ordered it online take a look at other places such as NCIX (I highly recommend them). Although, due to how hard it is to come by one of these your only options are to wait for one, or take a risk on the imports (like the Galaxy 8800GT card that has only 1 year warranty, but it's the cheapest card @ $269), or pickup a brand that is not very well known to the general public. For instance, NCIX has the PNY 8800GT in stock for $299. PNY offers a limited 3 year warranty +2 years when you register. These guys are usually known for their high end OpenGL cards, but not their consumer line as they are normally more expensive, and hard to find. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick. Last edited by Tipstaff; Dec 4, 2007 at 10:56 AM.

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Dec 5, 2007, 02:02 AM	#9
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	NCIX.com - Buy EVGA E-GEFORCE 8800GT Superclocked 650MHZ 512MB DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDTV Out DIRECTX10 Video Card - 512-P3-N802-A1 In Canada. that one __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 4, 2007, 12:39 PM	Thread Starter #4
pete159 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	ok i'll look into another card

Dec 4, 2007, 06:11 PM	#6
~~werty316~~ BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 604 Rep Power: 0	You should have went with the 8800GT 512MB,.. thats if you can find one since they are all sold out. You could also try ebay if you want to pay a premium on top of the already overpriced cards.

Dec 5, 2007, 01:53 AM	Thread Starter #8
pete159 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	which of these under 400$ cards would you guys choose NCIX - Video card, graphics card

Dec 5, 2007, 02:31 AM	Thread Starter #10
pete159 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	ok i'll get that then when the return goes through for the other card. I also am getting an asus p5n-e motherboard, is it decent?

Dec 5, 2007, 02:36 AM	#11
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	no go for a P5K board or P5E board, any of those are better, also, i seriously suggest getting the card now as more than likely, by the return card is charged back, the 8800GT is out of stock. but that may be difficult, just a suggestion. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 5, 2007, 05:35 AM	#15
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Tomorrow will be the 11th day that I've been on back-order for EVGA 8800GT!! __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Dec 5, 2007, 05:39 AM	#16
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	sucks man.... but, its worth it. remember that! __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 5, 2007, 05:50 AM	#17
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	But I can't build my new rig!!! I am more than frustrated. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Dec 5, 2007, 11:51 AM	Thread Starter #20
pete159 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	hows this card XFX GeForce 8800 GT XXX Video Card - FREE Company of Heroes PC Game, 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Video Card PVT88PYDD4 in Canada at TigerDirect.ca is it worth the extra $$$