Insider Report: NVIDIA 7800GT Launch Date and Pricing Confirmed

Vikingod · Jul 11, 2005, 03:51 PM

After NVIDIA introduced its 7800GTX graphics adapter to the world, perhaps one of the first things that crossed everyone’s minds was the unveiling of NVIDIA’s midrange and low-end cards that would make GeForce 7 series a viable option, economically. Speculations have been floating around for quite a while regarding the specifications and other information surrounding the upcoming 7800GT part. Although NVIDIA has not confirmed anything in hopes of surprising everyone with an unlikely launch, it looks the company is planning on launching the 7800GT at this year’s Quakecon 2005 gaming event, which is scheduled for August.

The specifications were not available to us at the time of publication, but we did manage to find the price. According to the insider, NVIDIA’s 7800GT would cost $449.99 retail. Although our source did not confirm availability, we believe NVIDIA would probably not do a paper launch this time around, remembering back to its 7800GTX launch. It’s possible that there may be a delay of a week or so before the retail cards are available, but it definitely won’t be anything close to what ATI and NVIDIA try to pull off with their last generation of cards in the name of competition. Of course, NVIDIA would be on an impressive roll if the card is available in retail right when NVIDIA officially makes the announcement, which could very well happen.

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mike2h · Jul 11, 2005, 06:09 PM

doubt if that price will hole considering the gtx can be found for $499. & by august should see that price become even more common & possibly find even lower prices.
i think the gt wil pop out under $450. & if it does not it will drop really fast.

Jul 11, 2005, 03:51 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Insider Report: NVIDIA 7800GT Launch Date and Pricing Confirmed After NVIDIA introduced its 7800GTX graphics adapter to the world, perhaps one of the first things that crossed everyone’s minds was the unveiling of NVIDIA’s midrange and low-end cards that would make GeForce 7 series a viable option, economically. Speculations have been floating around for quite a while regarding the specifications and other information surrounding the upcoming 7800GT part. Although NVIDIA has not confirmed anything in hopes of surprising everyone with an unlikely launch, it looks the company is planning on launching the 7800GT at this year’s Quakecon 2005 gaming event, which is scheduled for August. The specifications were not available to us at the time of publication, but we did manage to find the price. According to the insider, NVIDIA’s 7800GT would cost $449.99 retail. Although our source did not confirm availability, we believe NVIDIA would probably not do a paper launch this time around, remembering back to its 7800GTX launch. It’s possible that there may be a delay of a week or so before the retail cards are available, but it definitely won’t be anything close to what ATI and NVIDIA try to pull off with their last generation of cards in the name of competition. Of course, NVIDIA would be on an impressive roll if the card is available in retail right when NVIDIA officially makes the announcement, which could very well happen. Read More: CoolTechZone __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Jul 11, 2005, 06:09 PM	#2
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	doubt if that price will hole considering the gtx can be found for $499. & by august should see that price become even more common & possibly find even lower prices. i think the gt wil pop out under $450. & if it does not it will drop really fast. __________________