BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? - Page 3

**vampireuk** · 04-21-04, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnmcl7

I have to say there are very few cards I wouldn't want for free, I think less people would be wanting a 5800U if they had to swap their 5900/9800 for it. I wouldn't run one myself in my main PC as the noise just gets on my nerves, even the non-ultra cooler has an irritating whine.

John

You don't have to stick it in your system, I'd hold onto it simply for having such a famous card

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Kinda crappy that these 1 time posters have a shot ;p

I think the real concern is are there any posters that have re-registered to give themselves another shot. I'll get bored later on and search every poster to make sure it's fair

Johnmcl7 · 04-21-04, 07:56 AM

Fair point! I'm not claiming no-one else should be going for one, it does look a kickass card, the engineering sample I've got at the moment is quite dull looking

John

Gator · 04-21-04, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GlowStick

Free? and collectors item.

Yes, no price is better than $0. Heck I'd gladly take a FX5600 if it was free... doesn't mean I'd use it in my primary gaming rig

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Originally Posted by mikez

i want one to replace my ti4200. i can't afford to buy a 6800 or anything else decent as the cash i saved up for it magically disappeared after i crashed my car :'(

Damn! If anyone here is worthy of winning the card it's definetly you

Good luck Mikez

**saturnotaku** · 04-21-04, 08:53 AM

When I talked to the BFG Tech folks last year, this is exactly what they said they were going to do with their leftover stock of 5800U cards. I saw them - a giant box full of these suckers. I wish I could have taken one right there. I wouldn't necessarily have used it, but it would still be fun to own.

DPGX · 04-21-04, 08:53 AM

Had to pay my car insurance which went up a rediculous percentage thanks to my sis's accident earlier this year, so I had to sell my 5900NU to pay it

My comp is way slow in games at this point after taking that out it sucks... Probably for the better anyways... Finals are in a week, so maybe if Im lucky ill win and I can game again after finals :-D

deed · 04-21-04, 09:38 AM

I have a fx5800 in my computer ,it works fine,for me,the fx 5800 and 5800u pcb is Art.not the tools just for game

RobHague · 04-21-04, 09:45 AM

Id have it because the day i sold my 5800 Ultra on ebay was a sad day indeed and i regreted it

and defended it (the NV30) often in here. I couldnt belive i saw one being given away i thought it said 6800 at first... wonder if BFG are selling any of these last stocks of the nv30 off

**zoomy942** · 04-21-04, 10:14 AM

i have a 5900 at home but having a 5800 instead of a 5600 in my work pc would be nice!

Riptide · 04-21-04, 10:20 AM

I want one simply because it's faster than my beloved 9700Pro.

I agree with whoever said the 1st time posters should not be allowed to take part in the drawing.

No fair! Only "real" members should be allowed to enter.

XanderF · 04-21-04, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by saturnotaku

When I talked to the BFG Tech folks last year, this is exactly what they said they were going to do with their leftover stock of 5800U cards. I saw them - a giant box full of these suckers.

With ALL their leftover stock?

You mean, more than 1 website is going to be getting this competition?

Or, nVNews will be giving away more than 1 card!?

Please clarify!!

Jethro · 04-21-04, 12:21 PM

id take one for fun, could use it for a space heater for the 3 weeks it actually gets colder here in Florida

**zoomy942** · 04-21-04, 02:00 PM

i am seeing a ton of people having 1 post and it's "enter me". i dont think they should be eligible. there should be a minimum number of posts requirement

04-21-04, 07:56 AM	#26
Johnmcl7 Defiant Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 247	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? Fair point! I'm not claiming no-one else should be going for one, it does look a kickass card, the engineering sample I've got at the moment is quite dull looking John Last edited by Johnmcl7; 04-21-04 at 08:12 AM.

04-21-04, 08:53 AM	#28
saturnotaku Apple user. Deal with it. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The 'burbs, IL USA Posts: 12,502	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? When I talked to the BFG Tech folks last year, this is exactly what they said they were going to do with their leftover stock of 5800U cards. I saw them - a giant box full of these suckers. I wish I could have taken one right there. I wouldn't necessarily have used it, but it would still be fun to own.

04-21-04, 08:53 AM	#29
DPGX Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? Had to pay my car insurance which went up a rediculous percentage thanks to my sis's accident earlier this year, so I had to sell my 5900NU to pay it My comp is way slow in games at this point after taking that out it sucks... Probably for the better anyways... Finals are in a week, so maybe if Im lucky ill win and I can game again after finals :-D

04-21-04, 09:38 AM	#30
deed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beijing China Posts: 28	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? I have a fx5800 in my computer ,it works fine,for me,the fx 5800 and 5800u pcb is Art.not the tools just for game

04-21-04, 09:45 AM	#31
RobHague I like cheese. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 904	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? Id have it because the day i sold my 5800 Ultra on ebay was a sad day indeed and i regreted it and defended it (the NV30) often in here. I couldnt belive i saw one being given away i thought it said 6800 at first... wonder if BFG are selling any of these last stocks of the nv30 off __________________ There used to be a signature here, but now there isnt.

04-21-04, 10:14 AM	#32
zoomy942 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bellevue, ID Posts: 5,330	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? i have a 5900 at home but having a 5800 instead of a 5600 in my work pc would be nice!

04-21-04, 10:20 AM	#33
Riptide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 8,303	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? I want one simply because it's faster than my beloved 9700Pro. I agree with whoever said the 1st time posters should not be allowed to take part in the drawing. No fair! Only "real" members should be allowed to enter.

04-21-04, 12:21 PM	#35
Jethro Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 356	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? id take one for fun, could use it for a space heater for the 3 weeks it actually gets colder here in Florida __________________ Abit KV7 --- XP-M @ 2.74 1.84vcore 1/2 MAze3 cooled ~Patriot XBL 512x2 @ 235x12 cas2 --- Chieftec Aluminum 601 --- Tru power 430 --- Netgear cable router RP614 --- Aud2-->Aud2 hack --- WD special 80 / Barracuda 160gb 7200.7 --- LiteON 52.32.52 --- Mitsu DiamondPRO 22inch --- Swifty cooled EVGA 6800NU @ 439/949 16p/6vs 12406 O3marks

04-21-04, 02:00 PM	#36
zoomy942 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bellevue, ID Posts: 5,330	Re: BFG 5800u: who wants one, and why? i am seeing a ton of people having 1 post and it's "enter me". i dont think they should be eligible. there should be a minimum number of posts requirement