Are you planning on getting a gtx4xx

I'd definitely want to get one, though my only concern is when. Getting one from the initial batch would be nice, but the question then comes as to how reliable it will be. Will the second batch be a better performer? Run cooler?

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Originally Posted by JohnZS

I know the feeling, as I had issues with GTX 280 too :(
Anyway I am going to wait and see, performance would have to be considerably better than a GTX 295 for me to even consider switching.
If not, I will wait for the refresh as for some reason ATi's 5970 does not inspire me (I guess the high price and lack of availability coupled with 1GB of usable VRAM is putting me off)
John

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agree! Stick to GTX 295 for as long as it keeps targets

If it came out at the same time as the HD 5870, I probably bought it. It would've lowered my electricity bill by not turn a portable heater on since the card would be pumping out enough heat to keep my room warm. ;P

OMG, 450 in Euro!!! That's ~$620 US!!!

I'll wait about a month to 7 weeks to get one. Hopefully that will give EVGA enough time to produce the Classified.

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Originally Posted by damha

i wonder how long it will take nvidia to launch the the mainstream models. Logical thing is obviously to wait it out.

The big surprise would be if they released it @ $300!

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if the gtx480 was 300 i would get it. Other than that i will wait around for some new hotness that doesn't run hot and come with overpricing and nvidia development drama.

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Originally Posted by fausto412

if the gtx480 was 300 i would get it. Other than that i will wait around for some new hotness that doesn't run hot and come with overpricing and nvidia development drama.

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Faster performance than the $400 5870 and you want it to cost $300? Are you mad? What is it with this BS? It's getting utterly insane regarding the price gouging implications. :rolleyes:

And regarding the 450 Euro comment, at $500 USD, which is what seems to be verified lately, that would be around 370 in Euros. Speculation and baseless accusations are meaningless. It would be nice if people around here actually comment on facts, or at least credible sources regarding pre-release info.

My deciding factors here are Performance, Idle power consumption, Price.
Don't care much about full load power or temps since mine would be water cooled.

Iv purchased all top cards since 4 years ago, 8800 ultra was first 9800gx2 was second then the gtx 280 and soon after the gtx 295, Im now sitting on the 5870 my first ati card and i have to say out of all the nvidia cards the ati 5870 is the most stable cool power friendly card iv had by far. So far from the specifications and news the new 480 is not going to be as big as i and others thought. IMO only going to sit par with the 5870.

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be jumping on the nvidia bandwagon this time. It doesn't seem that they are going to win price/performance... and the idea that some people will be dropping off their 5870's, and 5850 as they go and upgrade... I'll be picking one of those up from fleebay. On a side note, i'm amazed that my g92 has lasted me over two years. I have never gone more than a year without upgrading video cards, since I kept my original voodoo sli, for almost 2 years 1999? or 2000?