Can't afford GTX280, but...

Technoholic · 10-27-08, 11:29 AM

I'm missing out SO much on the games right now.

I can't afford GTX280. Does anyone know when will the price drop on those will be?

If GTX280 is out of option for me, is GTX260 better than the 9-series?

CaptNKILL · 10-27-08, 11:34 AM

I just ordered a GTX260. At newegg you can get one for $254 and there is a $40 mail in rebate. From what I've heard, eVGA rebates are extremely fast, so you won't have to wait too long to get that back.

PLUS, you get free Far Cry 2 and 3DMark Vantage.

I plan on selling my 8800GTX on ebay to make most of the money back, so I'll basically be spending $15 for a video card and getting a free $50 game that I want.

On top of that, with a well ventilated case a 260 should overclock to be about as fast as a stock 280.

Its not the HUGE upgrade I wanted but its a hell of a deal.

m3dude · 10-27-08, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptNKILL

I just ordered a GTX260. At newegg you can get one for $254 and there is a $40 mail in rebate. From what I've heard, eVGA rebates are extremely fast, so you won't have to wait too long to get that back.

PLUS, you get free Far Cry 2 and 3DMark Vantage.

I plan on selling my 8800GTX on ebay to make most of the money back, so I'll basically be spending $15 for a video card and getting a free $50 game that I want.

On top of that, with a well ventilated case a 260 should overclock to be about as fast as a stock 280.

Its not the HUGE upgrade I wanted but its a hell of a deal.

lol how much do u think someone is going to pay these days for an 8800 gtx? youll be lucky to get 100$ for it.

CaptNKILL · 10-27-08, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m3dude

lol how much do u think someone is going to pay these days for an 8800 gtx? youll be lucky to get 100$ for it.

People keep telling me this but it takes 5 minutes to look on ebay and see that they are going for $150-$250.

You get international buyers who get overcharged for hardware in their home country and you get people who think the 8800GTX is still the best card for some reason.

I will get at least $175 for this card, probably more.

EDIT: BTW, $100 is a bit of an exageration don't you think?

Its still faster than a 9800GTX in most cases and has 50% more memory.

Quick420 · 10-27-08, 01:16 PM

Yes you should be able to grab $175 easily for a 8800GTX,hardware can be scarce in various contries.Good luck

**mailman2** · 10-27-08, 01:27 PM

$130 if you're lucky.

CaptNKILL · 10-27-08, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman2

$130 if you're lucky.

Maybe if I tried to sell it here, but not on ebay.

Research FTW.

**XDanger** · 10-27-08, 02:34 PM

Ive been offered $3000 nigerian dollars for my 8800gt on eBay

10-27-08, 02:35 PM

Ya, I am on ebay everyday trying to pick up a cheap 8800GTX or something higher. People will bid ANYTHING to get it.. Stupid people...

**XDanger** · 10-27-08, 02:41 PM

Back to the OP, Missing out on what exactly,

More res in Crysis?

kaptkarl · 10-27-08, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptNKILL

Maybe if I tried to sell it here, but not on ebay.

Research FTW.

I just did. Buck fifty......their are some w/ higher "buy it now" options, but noone seems to be buying them. Mosty Ive seen them go for buck fifty or less.

Sorry for veering off topic!!

Either way.....good luck CaptNkill!!

Kapt

CaptNKILL · 10-27-08, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kaptkarl

I just did. Buck fifty......their are some w/ higher "buy it now" options, but noone seems to be buying them. Mosty Ive seen them go for buck fifty or less.

Sorry for veering off topic!!

Either way.....good luck CaptNkill!!

Kapt

If you view the completed auctions there are very few under $220 that aren't selling. If I start my auction at $175 with a $200 buy it now and fair shipping charges it'll go.

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10-27-08, 11:34 AM	#2
CaptNKILL CUBE Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PA, USA Posts: 18,844	Re: Can't afford GTX280, but... I just ordered a GTX260. At newegg you can get one for $254 and there is a $40 mail in rebate. From what I've heard, eVGA rebates are extremely fast, so you won't have to wait too long to get that back. PLUS, you get free Far Cry 2 and 3DMark Vantage. I plan on selling my 8800GTX on ebay to make most of the money back, so I'll basically be spending $15 for a video card and getting a free $50 game that I want. On top of that, with a well ventilated case a 260 should overclock to be about as fast as a stock 280. Its not the HUGE upgrade I wanted but its a hell of a deal. __________________ ---- Primary Rig ---- CoolerMaster 690 II Advance - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0Ghz + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme 6GB DDR2 @ 942Mhz 5-5-5-20 1.9v (2x1Gb Wintec AMPX PC2-8500 & 2x2Gb G.Skill PC2-6400) - EVGA Geforce GTX 470 @ 750/1500/1850 (1.050v) Sparkle Geforce GTS 250 1Gb Low-Profile (Physx) - Crucial RealSSD C300 64Gb SSD - Seagate 7200.12 500Gb SATA - Seagate 7200.10 320Gb SATA ASUS VW266H 25.5" LCD - OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU - ASUS Xonar DX - Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Surround - Windows 7 Professional x64 ---- HTPC ---- Asus M3A78-EM 780G - AMD Athlon X2 5050e 45W @ 2.6Ghz - 2x2GB Kingston PC2-6400 DDR2 - Sparkle 350W PSU Seagate 7200.10 320Gb SATA - Seagate 7200.10 250Gb SATA - Athenatech A100BB.350 MicroATX Desktop - Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic

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Quick420 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London,Canada Posts: 1,445	Re: Can't afford GTX280, but... Yes you should be able to grab $175 easily for a 8800GTX,hardware can be scarce in various contries.Good luck __________________ :Gaming Rig: Asus P5N-D SLi E8400 Wolfdale@3.6ghz/TTBig TyphoonCooler 51c Orthos 3hrs Galaxy GTX560ti-GC 296.10 Forceware 950/1900/2200,1100mv,Gts250/Physx 2x2gb Ddr2 1066mhz 4-4-4-12 1T 3xWD WD5000AAKS 500gb/sata300/ 1xSeagate 320gb Ide(tuuunz) X-fi Fatality ProASUS VH242H 24"LCD:::Windoze 7-64bit::: Sony DvD/Ram-Drive Logitech G25 3dmark06 17,898 Vantage 12,851 If the light is GREEN the trap is clean

10-27-08, 01:27 PM	#6
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XDanger Whaaat? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,674	Re: Can't afford GTX280, but... Ive been offered $3000 nigerian dollars for my 8800gt on eBay __________________ 2500K 4.4ghz,P8P67Pro,120gb Force3, 12gb Vengeance,HD6950,TX850v2,W7HP,LaCie Blue 22" crt COMMODORE 64 Silver Label 1Mhz/128D 4Mhz(Z80)

10-27-08, 02:35 PM	#9
Bearclaw Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can't afford GTX280, but... Ya, I am on ebay everyday trying to pick up a cheap 8800GTX or something higher. People will bid ANYTHING to get it.. Stupid people...

10-27-08, 02:41 PM	#10
XDanger Whaaat? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,674	Re: Can't afford GTX280, but... Back to the OP, Missing out on what exactly, More res in Crysis? __________________ 2500K 4.4ghz,P8P67Pro,120gb Force3, 12gb Vengeance,HD6950,TX850v2,W7HP,LaCie Blue 22" crt COMMODORE 64 Silver Label 1Mhz/128D 4Mhz(Z80)