So they're out. What will U DO?

[mullet]

Hindsight is always 20/20.

[J-Mag]

Anyone else realize that this is a sticky pole? (yes I just went there)

[mullet]

Anyone else realize that this is a sticky pole? (yes I just went there)

gross. :barf: I saw what you did there.

[methimpikehoses]

My first sticky, and it's a poll! :wonder:

[Thunderbolt56]

I'll stick with my 8800GTS 512 until I build again in the Fall or until I have need for something more. I paid top dollar for my 7950GX2 at release and the 8800 series were released less than 2 weeks afterwards. After almost a year, I replaced my 7950GX2 with an evga 8800GTS and the difference was like night and day.

At this point, the few games I do still play are butter-smooth so, I'll wait until the price drops a bit on the GTX 280 and go that route. I'll not do another single-slot sli.

[Tomato]

http://www.forumdeluxx.de/forum/showthread.php?t=500923

2x4850 CROSSFIRE $400 > GTX 280 $650


2X9800+ $450 > 2x4850 CROSSFIRE $400 > GTX 280 $650

Fixed

Supports Physx, Overclocks a lot better: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/731/16/
4850's are too hot: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/731/15/

[cvearl]

4870 is likely the answer for me. :)

C.

[JimBobb]

Wait for a Pricedrop and buying 3xGTX280 :D

[K007]

Shame the 9800GTX+ didn't have 1GB of ram....those on sli would give some serious numbers out.

[badboy64]

I am stepping up to the GTX280 from a 9800GX2 but I am waiting for the Queue to start moving again and it now at a stand still.

[SH0DAN]

I posted in the other like thread,kinda like this one,about how the 4870 will possibly put pressure on Nvidia to drop prices soon.Now its obvious Nvidia will have to drop pricing.

I dont think they are worth the current MSRP.Not the 280 or the 260.The 260 is IMHO 50$ too much,and the 280 about 100 to 150 too much,given thier performance relative to the competetion.

Now given all that,I will stiill buy a 260 in the next month or two.Maybe even a 280 if I can snag it for ~500 usd,new.

Which is what I think it should be selling for @ stock clocks.I did not think AMD would this incredibly aggressive with pricing ! The 4870 should be selling for 399+ given its incredible performance.

I will never have any interest in SLI/CF,so whatever is fastest and @ 500 USD,in 30 to 60 days.I am also looking forward to the increase in folding output the NEW card will give me.

I currently have 4 systems folding for team Whoopass ! :)

[Yaboze]

I have a 8800GTX, I'm waiting a few months for prices to drop and see what's up with the ATI cards.

Then I'll see.

The price for the 280 is insane. I thought about the 9800 GX2, not sure, SLI is a PITA.

[KickAssCop]

Opting for an HD 4870 this time round.

[Madpistol]

I really want to change my answer now. I thought the HD 4850/4870 were going to be steaming pile of ****, just like the 2900's. However, ATI has given a new meaning to the word "value" in the video card industry, and I LOVE IT!!! I'm seriously considering getting an HD 4870. It looks like such a fantastic card for 1/2 the price of the GTX 280.

[methimpikehoses]

I purchased a Diamond 4870.

[tijean]

I had the Evga 8800gtx since november 2006, was waiting for the GTX280 but noise more than price is an issue for me. So I bought the Sapphire HD 4870 and it's crushing my 8800GTX in every benchmarks and it's also quiet.

The GTX 280 need a die shrink asap !

[methimpikehoses]

wow cool. pics?

It's on it's way... I'll take some pics when it shows up on Wed.

[Heinz68]

Just voted "Wait for the new ATi offering "

Actually it's not true, I just ordered the HD 4780 but there is not such option in the Poll either you buy the NVIDIA card or just wait :)

Anybody likes to buy my BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX OC 768MB PCIe, never OC by me and only 10 months old with lifetime BFG Waranty?

[LT.Schaffer]

Bought a GTX 260 just a few seconds ago for my birthday(nana2)

[methimpikehoses]

Bought a GTX 260 just a few seconds ago for my birthday(nana2)

Right on! Happy b-day. :afro:

[LT.Schaffer]

Thanks, yeah i thought "why not" my 8800GTX has been a good friend so i think i'll put it in my other rig:)
I also ordered a Second Viewsonic 22" for dual monitor goodness:drooling:

[ZEROCOOL101]

Well I had my step-up EVGA GTX 280 for 2 days. Now its artifacting like crazy. Time to RMA it. I might be going ATi (4870) now :)

[slaWter]

Nice presents LT.Schaffer, happy birthday!

[LT.Schaffer]

Nice presents LT.Schaffer, happy birthday!

Thanks Slawter:) Can't wait to try it out on Tuesday!!

[SH64]

I can get a E-VGA 280 tomorrow , should i pull the trigger ?