XFX 8800gts 320gb worth $100?

Grackus · Apr 8, 2008, 10:57 PM

I'm also curious why it's so expensive at newegg...like $280.

I picked it up for $100..good deal?

Necrosis · Apr 8, 2008, 11:17 PM

What did you find that deal?

Grackus · Apr 8, 2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

What did you find that deal?

Someone I know is selling it to me. It's about 6 months old but it's still under warranty for 1 1/2 years (+/-). He's very anal about hardware so he has taken care of it.

Think that's a good deal?

IEMC · Apr 8, 2008, 11:46 PM

Great deal.

Buy it, then send it back under warranty if you really want a new one, will still only cost about 120, tops.

Still, either way, I'd buy it.

Grackus · Apr 8, 2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IEMC

Great deal.

Buy it, then send it back under warranty if you really want a new one, will still only cost about 120, tops.

Still, either way, I'd buy it.

This card is $289.99 at Newegg..no idea why but it is.

Newegg.com - XFX PVT80GGHD4 GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics

^ Crazy high imo and the EVGA version is only $115 after a rebate.

I have heard that the XFX version is much faster than most but $289.99...that's just crazy imo.

But I don't get it...I can't find this card for less than Neweggs price.

IEMC · Apr 8, 2008, 11:58 PM

Who cares how much it was, lol, you got it for a great price (just realized you already bought it).

Vikingod · Apr 9, 2008, 01:40 PM

Good price for a great card. The cheapest at newegg right now is an MSI for $120 after rebate.

**temeteus82** · Apr 9, 2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

Good price for a great card. The cheapest at newegg right now is an MSI for $120 after rebate.

That would be like 80€

Grackus · Apr 9, 2008, 03:40 PM

Well it's on the way to my home. $105 total.

Im using a 7600gt now so this should be a nice jump right? And it should play Oblivion well also right?

Vikingod · Apr 9, 2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Grackus

Well it's on the way to my home. $105 total.

Im using a 7600gt now so this should be a nice jump right? And it should play Oblivion well also right?

Yes that's a substantial jump, so long as the rest of your system is in line (ie, you're not using a Pentium 4 with it or something). I upgraded from a 7800gtx and the difference was huge.

Grackus · Apr 9, 2008, 04:03 PM

Well i have 2gb of ram but I'm using a 3800+ single core.

cpu will be updated next month though.

Not sure how bad this 3800+ is going to hold me back until then....

**temeteus82** · Apr 9, 2008, 04:08 PM

if that is S939 cpu then I would say alot... I got older X1950 Pro and old 3500+ and when I went to c4d I got nice boost now the X1950 Pro is bottlenecking me

Grackus · Apr 9, 2008, 04:12 PM

It's an AM2 socket...will be getting the 5000+ x2 Black box edition next month I think.

**temeteus82** · Apr 9, 2008, 04:23 PM

if you get that 5000+ X2 BB edition you should be just fine

Matth · Apr 10, 2008, 07:02 PM

As for black box, if you ARE going to tweak the unlocked multiplier, get it, otherwise look a little up or down and you may get the same speed cheaper, or a faster speed (not overclocking) at only a little above.

Grackus · Apr 10, 2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matth

As for black box, if you ARE going to tweak the unlocked multiplier, get it, otherwise look a little up or down and you may get the same speed cheaper, or a faster speed (not overclocking) at only a little above.

Yeah I'm thinking I might go with the 5600+x2 over the 5000+x2 BBE.

I'm not crazy about overclocking or tweaking....

Grackus · Apr 11, 2008, 04:41 PM

Hey guys let me ask you this.

As of Wednesday I'll have my 8800gts. Right now I have a 3800+ single core but Frys is selling the 4800+ x2 for $59.

Do you think that cpu would do well with newer games or will it still hold me back?

DJ BIG T · Apr 13, 2008, 07:20 AM

well i found one brand new for 139 on new egg heres the link..
Newegg.com - MSI NX8800GTS 320M OC GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics

heres one more for 144bucks
Newegg.com - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics

loosebruce26 · Apr 15, 2008, 10:54 PM

They were once good cards but theyre old gals now , still faithful but getting on and losing their charm lol but prosperity grows with age as they say

Apr 8, 2008, 10:57 PM	#1
Grackus DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	XFX 8800gts 320gb worth $100? I'm also curious why it's so expensive at newegg...like $280. I picked it up for $100..good deal?

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IEMC Neighborhood screw up. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MI, US Posts: 770 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	Great deal. Buy it, then send it back under warranty if you really want a new one, will still only cost about 120, tops. Still, either way, I'd buy it. __________________

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DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	well i found one brand new for 139 on new egg heres the link.. Newegg.com - MSI NX8800GTS 320M OC GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics heres one more for 144bucks Newegg.com - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics __________________

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Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	What did you find that deal?

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Good price for a great card. The cheapest at newegg right now is an MSI for $120 after rebate.

Apr 9, 2008, 03:40 PM	Thread Starter #9
Grackus DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Well it's on the way to my home. $105 total. Im using a 7600gt now so this should be a nice jump right? And it should play Oblivion well also right?

Apr 9, 2008, 04:03 PM	Thread Starter #11
Grackus DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Well i have 2gb of ram but I'm using a 3800+ single core. cpu will be updated next month though. Not sure how bad this 3800+ is going to hold me back until then....

Apr 9, 2008, 04:12 PM	Thread Starter #13
Grackus DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	It's an AM2 socket...will be getting the 5000+ x2 Black box edition next month I think.

Apr 11, 2008, 04:41 PM	Thread Starter #17
Grackus DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Hey guys let me ask you this. As of Wednesday I'll have my 8800gts. Right now I have a 3800+ single core but Frys is selling the 4800+ x2 for $59. Do you think that cpu would do well with newer games or will it still hold me back?

Apr 15, 2008, 10:54 PM	#19
loosebruce26 HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	They were once good cards but theyre old gals now , still faithful but getting on and losing their charm lol but prosperity grows with age as they say