price drops on 512mb 8800gt's about $230

[xkon]

yesterday i bought an ecs 8800gt (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1271238) and a galaxy 8800gt (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1271286). $50 mir for ecs and $40 mir for galaxy. then today comes along and they drop the ecs price by $10 and add a $10 coupon. i was really disappointed and looked up some prices. they have dropped. some name brands too. these all don't have shipping tacked on yet. just showing those $239 and less.

$188.31 (http://www.ncixus.com/products/27328/88YFF6HUFEXX/Galaxy%20Technology/) Galaxy GeForce 8800GT 600MHZ 512MB 1.8GHZ DDR3 PCI-E DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out OEM Video Card
($228.31 - $40mir (http://docs.ncix.com/artman2/uploads/1/27328US-Feb-20-08.pdf)) (round aftermarket cooler, non-ref pcb, separate power inputs for ram and gpu) (lots for shipping though)
(600/1800)

$199 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127329) - MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
($219 - $20 mir (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/MSI14-127-329Feb11Feb2908tl24.pdf)) (huge aftermarket heatpipe cooler) (660/1900)


$209.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134035) ($269.99 - $10 coupon (http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Feb-0-2008/Promo020708in/index-landing.html?nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL020708&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL020708-_-email-_-E0D-_-Moredeals) EMCACAHAF - $50 mir (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/ECS14-134-035Feb4Feb1508tl24.pdf)) - ECS N8800GT-512MX+ GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail (accelero s1 comes pre installed + turbo fan kit) (650/1800/1625)

$206.97 (http://www.ncixus.com/products/26781/BFGE88512GTOCE/BFG%20Technologies/) BFG GeForce 8800GT OC 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out DIRECTX10 Video Card
($236.97 - $30 mir (http://docs.ncix.com/artman2/uploads/1/26781US-Feb-13-08.pdf))(lifetime warranty) (635/1800/1566)

$224.99 (http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A9608014) - Leadtek GeForce 8800GT (G92) OC 512MB 256bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP & SLI Ready Video Card Retail PX8800 GT ZL
( $239.99 - $15 mir (http://www.clubit.com/rebates/CA9608014.021908.pdf))(should include Neverwinter Nights 2 and aftermarket heatpipe cooler) (650/1800/1625)

$229.99 (http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA9608006&cmp=AFC-CJ_CBIT)Leadtek GeForce 8800GT (G92) 512MB 256bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP & SLI Ready Video Card Retail PX8800GT 512MB Standard
($249.99 - $20 mir (http://www.clubit.com/rebates/CA9608006.021908.pdf)) (i think this includes neverwinter nights 2)
(600/1800) 2/8 - 2/10 $10 mir (http://www.clubit.com/rebates/CA9608006.021008c.pdf)

$225.12 (http://www.ncixus.com/products/27704/512-P3-N801-AR/eVGA/) - EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
(lifetime warranty) (600/1800)

$229 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150272) - XFX PVT88PYHF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
(has a new heatsink, double lifetime warranty) (600/1800)

$229 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127324) - MSI NX8800GT-T2D512E GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
(600/1800)

$229 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500007)- ZOTAC ZT-88TES3P-FSP GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
(Audio for DVI and HDMI)
(660/1800)


$219 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150273) ($239 -$20mir (http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesForNewegg/rebate/SH/XFX14-150-273Feb01Feb2908ez21.pdf)) - XFX PVT88PYHE4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
(double lifetime warranty, free company of heroes game $20 value)
(640/1900)

$239.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121224) - ASUS EN8800GT/G/HTDP/512M GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
($259.99 - $20mir (http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesForNewegg/rebate/SH/ASUS17MIRSFeb04Feb2908lt12.pdf) )(free company of heroe's opposing fronts $30 value)
(600/1800)

$239 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252) - XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
(free company of heroes game $20 value)(600/1800)

old deals in case people need rebates:



$239.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814122040) ($259.99 - $20 mir (http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesForNewegg/rebate/SH/Leadtek14-122-040Feb01Feb1508lt12.pdf)) Leadtek PX8800GT 512MB Standard GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail (comes with neverwinter nights 2) (600/1800)

[DaNotoriousDOM]

I see a $75MIR on a 8800GTS on egg. Something must be coming soon.

[NTJedi]

yes Nvidia will be releasing their new cards soon. I mentioned this in a different topic explaining prices will be dropping.

[scarTC]

to buy or not to buy

[dj_taboo]

Its almost back down to the initial release price!! :eek:

[DaNotoriousDOM]

I wonder what's coming though. I could sell my 8800GT now, but is there something to replace it coming? hmm

[mavalpha]

Not one eVGA on there... Can't wait to use my Step-Up! :)

[Warn3rv3]

WAIT! I'd hold off man. Not only are the new cards coming but the economy is still sucking which is good for us (consumers).

to buy or not to buy

[xkon]

Not one eVGA on there... Can't wait to use my Step-Up! :)

added one :D just get an 8800gts 512mb (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=8800gts&x=0&y=0), ;p good deal on those too. below msrp now.

$284.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325) ($314.99 - $30mir (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/EVGA9MIRsFeb1Feb2908ll97.pdf)) - EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail (670/1940)

$264.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133215) ($339.99 - $75 (http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesForNewegg/rebate/SH/PNY14-133-215Jan28Feb1408ez21.pdf)) - PNY VCG88GTS5XPB GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail (650/1940)

$269.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127323) ($299.99 - 30mir (http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/MSI24MIRsFeb1Feb2908ll97.pdf)) - MSI NX8800GTS-T2D512E GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail (678/1944)

WAIT! I'd hold off man. Not only are the new cards coming but the economy is still sucking which is good for us (consumers).

haha true! i'm just impatient. uhh... if you're patient more power to yah. :D

[GlimmerMan]

the economy is still sucking which is good for us (consumers).

Actually, its only good for people who can still afford things.

[lifesblood]

$229XFX PVT88PYHF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail (has a new heatsink) (600/1800)

Anybody know is the new heatsink on this is better than the other model?

[Archaea]

do some searches on 9x series performance. Looks to be 30% faster with no new feature set.

but the 9600GT will be about 10% slower than the 8800GT, and the 9600GT will cost about $180, so you've got no reason to sell off your 8800GT quite yet.

The 9x series from nvidia is just faster, no new shaders or advancements from what I'v read.

[dccmadams]

the new heatsink isnt really an improvement for temps. it just isnt as loud. i had 2 evga cards, 1 old and 1 new. hs sucked on both, i installed zalman vf900s on each. way quieter and way cooler.

[Burning_Sensation]

$229XFX PVT88PYHF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail (has a new heatsink) (600/1800)

Anybody know is the new heatsink on this is better than the other model?

Over at Bjorn3D there was a post reporting temps of 44C while gaming in COD4 with an XFX 8800GT:
Bjorn3D 8800GT Temp Post (http://www.bjorn3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20408)

[nilepez]

The EVGA is cheaper at Buy.com. 234.99 (there's also a 5% coupon....go back and find the thread...it's only a few days back). I got mine roughly 2 business days after ordering it...it shipped from Memphis, so fedex isn't more than 3 business days from virtually everyone in the country (and I suspect they ahve other places they ship from).

With that said, Buy.com has less than great CS. They won't rip you off, but their Customer service is a shadow of what it was the last time I dealt with CS (10 years ago).

[xkon]

played a few hours warrock and company of heroes last night 1920x1980 highest settings 43C open case sg03
crysis: 53C

[xkon]

the ecs 8800gt's + accelero's are back in stock at newegg!

[[T5K]thrasher]

Bump, great thread for those of us till shopping for a GT or new GTS..

I let my dell deal roll on till just the other day when they finally admitted they had no cards.. and provided me a link to another card that they don't have :p