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11-12-2005, 09:32 AM
vapb400

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Originally Posted by Tim

MONARCH LISTS THEM

At 699!!!!!!!!!!!

BFG and eVGA

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...ct_Code=190348
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...ct_Code=190492

That BFG is SICK!!!!!! whoa....

[IMG]**http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/190492.jpg[/IMG]

now the question is, does monarch ACTUALLY have them?
11-12-2005, 09:35 AM
Tim

Quote:

Originally Posted by vapb400

now the question is, does monarch ACTUALLY have them?

I think they do.....they probably got the cards last week...Friday at last, I don't think any post service delivers on Saturday rofl...

It's gonna be a Hardlaunch...although not in as much quantity as the 256 GTX launch :)
11-12-2005, 09:44 AM
nn_step

now if it dropped in price by say $99 I would buy one but $699 is just too much to ask for a card I am going to replace in 2 months anyways...
11-12-2005, 09:47 AM
GoldenTiger

Bah, if it is really $699 I am not going to bother. That would be $300 to step-up from my old card, nearly as much as it cost in the first place for an increase of maybe 50-60% over my overclocked 7800GT eVGA 256MB @ 485/1160 :(. While I won't be able to get another card likely if I don't do it now (due to pricing and eBay hassles), that's just too much for the increase and in terms of absolute dollars, as well.
11-12-2005, 09:56 AM
Tim

It took me an hour to get over the price......in the end I was like F* it.....I work for this stuff.....I'm getting one...and enjoy it..

I've had this 6800GT for like 1,5 years.....this new card will gonna give me alot of fun... :)

You guys really should stop complaining....I''ll have to play close to 1k for this card....that should give you an idea how lucky you guys are in the US... ;)
11-12-2005, 10:18 AM
freecableguy

Just ordered a pair of the BFG 512MB cards...got 2 day air...hope to see them by next Wednesday.
11-12-2005, 10:21 AM
Pinnacle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

It took me an hour to get over the price......in the end I was like F* it.....I work for this stuff.....I'm getting one...and enjoy it..

I've had this 6800GT for like 1,5 years.....this new card will gonna give me alot of fun... :)

You guys really should stop complaining....I''ll have to play close to 1k for this card....that should give you an idea how lucky you guys are in the US... ;)

And once you get it, YOU MUST POST SOME BENCHMARKS :D

I wanna be first to see :banana: :toast:
11-12-2005, 10:25 AM
Tim

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinnacle

And once you get it, YOU MUST POST SOME BENCHMARKS :D

I wanna be first to see :banana: :toast:

Maze 4 baby :D :D

Will do, should have one on Tuesday, but ALOT of people will have one over here...so it's probably not gonna be special :p: :)
11-12-2005, 10:38 AM
Cybercat

Quote:

Originally Posted by freecableguy

Just ordered a pair of the BFG 512MB cards...got 2 day air...hope to see them by next Wednesday.

and to think, for some people $1400 is a whole computer...
11-12-2005, 10:48 AM
nn_step

or just the CPU budget
11-12-2005, 11:41 AM
jetjaguar

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Originally Posted by AACDIRECT

Yes they are.

2 7800 gts are faster then the single 7800gtx 512 ?
11-12-2005, 11:54 AM
DilTech

Jet, OF COURSE 40 pipelines will be faster than 24...
11-12-2005, 12:10 PM
onewingedangel

well, I think it would depend. For high resolution textures the 512mb version may perform better (not neccesarily in terms of absolute frame rates, but in terms of quality settings at an acceptable frame rate) as the sli cards effectively have 256mb as they have to store even the texture data that the other card uses, so its effectively 40 pipes 256mb memory vs 24 pipes and 512mb memory both clocked far higher, undoubtedly each will have situations where it has advantages.
11-12-2005, 12:34 PM
jetjaguar

ahhh im so confused lol

48 pipe sli gtxs 256

or single 24pipe 512mb

high res max settings .. 1920x1200
11-12-2005, 12:40 PM
onewingedangel

wait until there are reviews with a comparison in the games/apps that you are likely to use at the resolution and settings you would like to use.

Sounds obvious, but its the only way to be sure.
11-12-2005, 02:26 PM
RAMMAN

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Originally Posted by jetjaguar

ahhh im so confused lol

48 pipe sli gtxs 256

or single 24pipe 512mb

high res max settings .. 1920x1200

if those are the choices than...the first one is the obvious choice to make.
11-12-2005, 02:45 PM
Hicks

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Originally Posted by Cybercat

and to think, for some people $1400 is a whole computer...

Heheh, most people aren't XS! ;)
11-12-2005, 02:45 PM
RaZz!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybercat

and to think, for some people $1400 is a whole computer...

...wait a minute. i have to correct this! for the MOST people $1400 is a uber HIGH-END rig :D;)
11-12-2005, 08:34 PM
Ub3r-L33ch

I bet some company will release a 600/1800 version. I'm gonna wait around to see what each of the companies release and take the best one in my price range.
11-12-2005, 09:01 PM
HeavyH20

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Originally Posted by DilTech

Jet, OF COURSE 40 pipelines will be faster than 24...

Uh oh, I think we have seen this argument before. Hmm, but where? I think GreySkull will want some words with you.

40/24 = 1.66

24/16 = 1.50

Higher clocks and higher RAM compensate for pipeline bandwidth, so the story goes. :D
11-12-2005, 10:06 PM
Shadowmage

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Originally Posted by texuspete00

Check out the techreport for a nasty story on ATi from back in the x800XL leak out days. They raise the price until they can get enough. They play the supply/price game as well. ATi gouges along with the vendors. You say hey wait for our card it's only going to be $300. Then you charge your vendors $340. Hey... $300 was just suggested retail! You don't need to make money right? :p:

Anyways, there was never much hope from me that they'd be $549.

WTF? How do you charge vendors $340? Then where does the vendor get the profit?

BTW, ZZF sells X1800XT for $549, last time i checked, which imo proves the "raising price" theory is wrong.
11-12-2005, 11:46 PM
revenant

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Originally Posted by Cybercat

and to think, for some people $1400 is a whole computer...

heh... to some people that's a whole car! or maybe a house in the 3rd world.. whew... ANyways, as far as video cards go, I will use a quote: "speed's just a matter of money, how fast do you wanna go" (from: Mad Max)... $1400'll get ya going real fast. :)
11-12-2005, 11:49 PM
Shadowmage

What's the maximum? Where will it end?

Theorietical question: If you could increase speed at a 1:2 (performance:price) ratio, how far would you go?
11-13-2005, 12:18 AM
revenant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowmage

What's the maximum? Where will it end?

Theorietical question: If you could increase speed at a 1:2 (performance:price) ratio, how far would you go?

Far enough so that I had a video card which could run a Holodeck.. ;)
11-13-2005, 04:17 PM
brandinb

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Originally Posted by AACDIRECT

Many un-informed people make poor purchasing choices. I cannot tell you the number of people that bought 6600 256MB cards instead of 128MB 6600 GTs or 128MB 6800 NU cards. The bought them because were under the impression that more video card memory = faster. I am sure everyone here knows that a 6800 128MB card smokes a 6600 256MB card every time. Still does not prevent people from buying.

ya know a 6600256mb smokes a 6600gt in any new game right?
who cares if a 6600gt gets more 3dmarks or more counterstrike fps lol
try to play battlefield 2 on either card the 6600 256mb smokes the gt by 40% fps and much much less stuttering and pausing!!
i would never never recomend a 6600gt over a 6600256mb unless the person was just gonna play counterstrike or call of duty or quake 3 or something

in new games the 6600 gt will have to run lower settings it may get higher fps but who cares thats not what gaming is about its about good fps and getting good gfx
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