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GlowStick
03-07-04, 03:44 PM
I saw this deal, and it looks pritty good

http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/PC%20Accessories_316441/Graphics%20_A1_%20Video_381951/Graphics%20Cards_316685/AGP%20Graphics%20Cards_316688/2154967_proddetail.htm?bfinfo=118&sourceid=00396279789325619049&AFID=BEFREE01

i just hope its not a made for OEM underclocked ones though!

Only 189$
john19055
03-07-04, 04:08 PM
They show the retail box and that is a great buy ,even if it had the slower memory like a plain 9800 it will still overclock good .Wish I got one that cheap instead of paying $400.
stncttr908
03-08-04, 12:28 AM
Originally posted by john19055
Wish I got one that cheap instead of paying $400. Isn't that the truth? Oh well, still worth every penny.
saturnotaku
03-08-04, 01:51 AM
Even more worth it when you mount a VGA Silencer fan to it and are able to get 10 more MHz out of the core and 16 out of the memory over previous overclocking bests. :D
zoomy942
03-09-04, 12:00 AM
those numbers you suggest saturn, looked odldly like some numbers you might have gotten. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :nana: :nana:
saturnotaku
03-09-04, 12:06 AM
Indeed. It's probably because the VGA Silencer (unlike the stock ATI heatsink) doesn't blow hot air across the memory, thereby rendering my side case fan usable. :thumbsup:
ChrisRay
03-09-04, 12:46 AM
Really do wonder how much these prices are gonna last, Are the cards REALLY that much cheaper for Nvidia/ATI to produce at this point.
GlowStick
03-09-04, 01:57 AM
Originally posted by ChrisRay
Really do wonder how much these prices are gonna last, Are the cards REALLY that much cheaper for Nvidia/ATI to produce at this point. I think what it means is Nvidia and ATi have just been screwing the consumer over for a long time. They are just makeing less profit off us. Good ol compatition!
anzak
03-09-04, 12:03 PM
Also the prices of samsung memory has came down since the card was first released which makes it much cheaper to manufacture.

edit: Just checked the link and the prices are back up to $299. Im waiting for the NV40 non ultra anyways.
zoomy942
03-09-04, 12:47 PM
Originally posted by anzak
Also the prices of samsung memory has came down since the card was first released which makes it much cheaper to manufacture.

edit: Just checked the link and the prices are back up to $299. Im waiting for the NV40 non ultra anyways.

i hear that my friend. i just hope its not saddled with 128-bit memory.
anzak
03-09-04, 03:34 PM
The 128 bit memory should be on the XT/SE/LE version granted there is one.
Blacklash
03-14-04, 07:10 AM
How does Canadian currency compare to the dollar now?

I image both ATI and Nvidia have been making plenty of money off of us. These 'super low' prices are probably closer to what they should be.
vampireuk
03-14-04, 07:20 AM
Originally posted by GlowStick
I saw this deal, and it looks pritty good

http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/PC%20Accessories_316441/Graphics%20_A1_%20Video_381951/Graphics%20Cards_316685/AGP%20Graphics%20Cards_316688/2154967_proddetail.htm?bfinfo=118&sourceid=00396279789325619049&AFID=BEFREE01

i just hope its not a made for OEM underclocked ones though!

Only 189$

Thats a damn fine deal, I'd be tempted myself:D
MUYA
03-14-04, 07:42 AM
I love it when competition drives prices down to clear the stock before an impending launch of new cards based on new GPUs.

In Hong Kong, retail shops have a 5900XT for around $175 and 9800Pro at $205.

and i got my 9700Pro a lil over a year ago at $312 :(

/me slaps forehead.