Where to buy high-end video cards: GeForce 6800/GT/Ultra - X800 Pro/XT

Hopefully we won't be needing any more, 'Where can I buy X video card ?' threads :) I'll try and keep the list updated with the 5 cheapest (or ONLY) places to buy these online. Next to the item in blue is NewEgg's in-stock price. Please reply to the thread if you have a store that could be added to the list. I'm listing only those that claim to have the item in stock. I'll also try and add local special deals such as BestBuy, CompUSA, Circuit City, etc... Prices do not include shipping. [Well some do, if they are free]

nVidia

nVidia GeForce 6800 - None In Stock.

$279 - eVGA - https://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merc...ct_Code=190140 - [n Stock - Usually ships in 1-2 days]

$285 - eVGA - http://www.legendmicro.com/store/mor...roduct_ID=3665 - [In Stock]

$286 - eVGA - http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/prod...ku=VC-EVGA-046 - [In stock: Usually ships within 1-2 business days]

$288 - eVGA - http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=322687 - [In Stock]

$289 - LeadTek - http://www.bananapc.com/products/pro...=44842872&Op=2

nVidia GeForce 6800 GT - None In Stock.

$399 - eVGA - http://www.evga.com/products/moreinf...256-A8-N344-AX - [*In Stock*]

$404 - XFX - http://www.gameve.com/gve/Store/Prod...sku=VC-XFX-025 - [In stock: Usually ships within 1-2 business days]

$404 - PNY - http://www.gameve.com/gve/Store/Prod...sku=VC-PNY-005 - [In stock: Usually ships within 1-2 business days]

$425 - Albatron - http://www.allstarshop.com/shop/simp...9075&ad=pwatch - [In stock: Usually ships within 1-2 business days]

$439.75 - XFX - http://www.allstarshop.com/shop/simp...9400&ad=pwatch - [In stock: Usually ships within 1-2 business days]

nVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra - None In Stock.

$560 - Leadtek - http://store.yahoo.com/logicalplus/lereltge68ul.html - [Availability: Usually ships the same business day.]

$614.75 - XFX - http://www.allstarshop.com/shop/simp...9098&ad=pwatch - [In stock: Usually ships within 1-2 business days]

ATi

x800 Pro - $469.00 - Sapphire - http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...102-375&DEPA=0 - [Picture shows a VIVO card, but I wouldn't fully expect it to be one, if someone buys this, please let us know]

$389 - VisionTek - http://store.yahoo.com/maincomp/vixtatirax8p.html

$439.95 [$395.95 w/ coupon code SAVE10TVAC] - BBATi - http://accessories.gateway.com/Acces...538_ProdDetail - [In stock.] [Picture shows a VIVO card, but I wouldn't fully expect it to be one, if someone buys this, please let us know]

$410 - PowerColor - http://www.maincomp.com/shop/product.jsp?id=709&pw= - [Usually ships within 1 to 2 days] [Picture shows a VIVO card, but I wouldn't fully expect it to be one, if someone buys this, please let us know]

$412 - Sapphire - http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/prod...=VC-SA-X800OEM - [Usually ships in 5-7 days]

$414 - BBATi - http://nt-micro.com/ntik/details.asp?item=atix800p - [In Stock]

x800 Pro w/VIVO [Moddable to XT ;)]

$439 - Gigabyte - https://www.antarescomputinginc.com/...63543404925054$%11%17kt - [In stock]

$441 - Powercolor - http://www.gameve.com/gve/Store/Prod...=VC-POWERC-128 - [In stock: Usually ships within 1-2 business days]

$442 - Sapphire - http://www.dljsystem.com/detailsVidC...productID=2050 - [IN STOCK, SHIPPING NOW]

$450 - Sapphire - http://www.nt-micro.com/ntik/details...tem=spx800vivo - [In Stock]

$459 - GigaByte - http://www.futurepowerpc.com/scripts...P256V&REFID=PW - [Available While Supplies Last]

x800 XT - None In Stock.

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awesome, I think you should put the manufacturer in front of the price though.

this way there in a straight line. i like it, nice work mate.

vote for sticky :)

where is the link for the $398 X800XT-PE?

Right Here :)

Apply this coupon code SAVE10TVAC


http://accessories.gateway.com/Acces....htm?ref=merch

My friend got his x800xt for $300..no tax or shipping costs...damn him and his vendors.

Very nice work, takes a lot of dedication to keep it updated though... Good luck and again excellent work.

reminds me of.... nvm :D

nice list

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Originally posted by shafty
where is the link for the $398 X800XT-PE?

Right Here :)

Apply this coupon code SAVE10TVAC


http://accessories.gateway.com/Acces....htm?ref=merch

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It's in there, look again :D

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Originally posted by NeGe0
My friend got his x800xt for $300..no tax or shipping costs...damn him and his vendors.

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:slobber:

He might run some good business by offering them for $350 :rolleyes:

Nice work, LilGator!

Here is what they sent me today



Thank you for ordering from Gateway. We have received and processed your order. When we ship that order, we will send you another e-mail confirmation.

Order status: Your Gateway order has been placed and is currently being processed. Your estimated arrival date is 08/03/2004. :rolleyes:

That ship date is the same Release date for Doom 3. i wonder if that was planned?

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Originally posted by LilGator
It's in there, look again :D

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OMG! if magically appeared in there!;)

I'll leave this here for a couple days then move it to the Hardware forum (where it really should be ;) ).

K, just wanted to make sure it got seen first :) Just so people know where to find it...

Anybody know where i can get the X800XT or the X800XT PE at the moment?

Great Idea with this thread, now if I could only buy a dam 800xt I would be happy.

I added a few more for the XT (XT PE is the only card available in AGP, PCIe will have a XT non-PE)

You might want to talk to someone at LiveWarehouse.com: http://store.yahoo.com/livewarehouse/atirax8xt25d.html It says "Usually ships in 2-3 business days." 'Usually' being the operative word ;) ...

I've sent inquiries to LiveWarehouse.com, and LogicalPlus (6800 Ultra) http://store.yahoo.com/logicalplus/lereltge68ul.html regaurding their stock. I'll let you know what I hear...

wow, BestBuy has some awesome prices with FREE SHIPPING:D

359.99 for an X800 Pro w/Free Shipping?
Holy shat that is a deal:slobber:

should i order a 6800GT from BB? I heard they are REALLLLLY slow on the shipping and all this other stuff about them, im debating...!!!

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Originally posted by tylerhskate
should i order a 6800GT from BB? I heard they are REALLLLLY slow on the shipping and all this other stuff about them, im debating...!!!

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hmm, I buy a lot from best buy and their shipping is pretty speedy...BUT, they dont give you an availability date. So for all we know, they wont have it in stock for three months :rolleyes:

Unfortunately, the Best-Buy deals have ended :(

heres some X800 Pros listed in stock.

Sapphire $440

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=320802

Celestica $430

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=325056

Asus $499

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=320593

heres a reasonably priced X800XT but it's out of stock.

Sapphire $485

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=320804

still can't find a 6800 ultra anywhere...

6800 GT in stock for $430 here.

http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/prod...sku=VC-BFG-007

and here for $450

https://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merc...ct_Code=190144

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Originally posted by LilGator
Unfortunately, the Best-Buy deals have ended :(

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yeah :( But 399.99 is still better than the 430+ some other places are charging...

eVGA 6800 GT available at newegg for 399.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-203&depa=0

sapphire and powercolor X800 pros instock at newegg too.
at fair prices-kinda.

EDIT:

The Sapphire version here.
is the exact one needed to flash to the X800 XT.
you want a full fledged XT soon, this is the card that will do it.

and for $418.
not bad :D

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-364&depa=0

If the Sapphire X800 is what is shown in the pictures, it will not flash to an XT...

it's listed as vivo.
so it should.

I think someone here bought one, and it looked like the picture, not moddable...

All prices updated...

Alright thread had a week of glory in the 3D Team forum but has now found a new home :).

Thanks Soul... :)

x800XT in stock for $499 http://store.yahoo.com/c-depot/ati.html

$580 Asus X800XT in stock http://www.computerbrain.com/cbisys/...le=ASUS&id=102

X800XT OEM in stock for %590 http://www.xpcgear.com/sapphirex800x.html

X800XT visiontek in stock for $680 http://www.eagleperformancepcs.com/c...roducts_id=215

$560 leadtek 6800u in stock http://store.yahoo.com/logicalplus/lereltge68ul.html

$640 MSI 6800u in stock http://store.yahoo.com/nationalcompu...trat2d256.html

$590 AOpen 6800u in stock http://www.maincomp.com/shop/product.jsp?id=736

this place has tons of cards: http://www.cost.com/inventory/video_cards

cheers!

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Originally posted by blinky
x800XT in stock for $499 http://store.yahoo.com/c-depot/ati.html

$580 Asus X800XT in stock http://www.computerbrain.com/cbisys/...le=ASUS&id=102

X800XT OEM in stock for %590 http://www.xpcgear.com/sapphirex800x.html

X800XT visiontek in stock for $680 http://www.eagleperformancepcs.com/c...roducts_id=215

$560 leadtek 6800u in stock http://store.yahoo.com/logicalplus/lereltge68ul.html

$640 MSI 6800u in stock http://store.yahoo.com/nationalcompu...trat2d256.html

$590 AOpen 6800u in stock http://www.maincomp.com/shop/product.jsp?id=736

this place has tons of cards: http://www.cost.com/inventory/video_cards

cheers!

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its like the bh5 list again!:eek:

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Originally posted by tylerhskate
should i order a 6800GT from BB? I heard they are REALLLLLY slow on the shipping and all this other stuff about them, im debating...!!!

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If I may humbley suggest. Get your GT at EVGA , the eVGA cards overclock with ease and they are in stock.

Fianaly EVGA has a step up prgram that will blow you away. You can get your full purchase price toward an Ultra or UEE when availbe as long as you register your card with in 90 days of purchase. They even called me the next day to see if my satisfaction was at a level comensurate with the cards expected performance.

eVGA rocks

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Originally posted by jacuzz1
If I may humbley suggest. Get your GT at EVGA , the eVGA cards overclock with ease and they are in stock.

Fianaly EVGA has a step up prgram that will blow you away. You can get your full purchase price toward an Ultra or UEE when availbe as long as you register your card with in 90 days of purchase. They even called me the next day to see if my satisfaction was at a level comensurate with the cards expected performance.

eVGA rocks

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wow, thats nice. i always thought of eVGA as a low end card maker... my mind has been changed!

I just ordered one today so this is good news for me.

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Originally posted by Silver
I just ordered one today so this is good news for me.

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where did you ordered yours?

Does Anyone Actually Have a X800Xt or 6800U in their Hands?

I'm Sure Gettin' Tired Of All the Websites Setting a Date and then when the ETA Date comes, they are Magically "Out of Stock" or Change the ETA to ANOTHER 1 - 2 Weeks!:bs:

Seems to me they are just using it as an excuse to raise the prices on ALL the VC's (XT's/Pro's/6800GT's/6800U's/etc......) and creating a HUGE Backlog of ppl trying to buy one!

Anyone Agree? :)

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Originally posted by hallowen
Does Anyone Actually Have a X800Xt or 6800U in their Hands?

I'm Sure Gettin' Tired Of All the Websites Setting a Date and then when the ETA Date comes, they are Magically "Out of Stock" or Change the ETA to ANOTHER 1 - 2 Weeks

Seems to me they are just using it as an excuse to raise the prices on ALL the VC's (XT's/Pro's/6800GT's/6800U's/etc......) and creating a HUGE Backlog of ppl trying to buy one!

Anyone Agree? :)

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I have ordered a x800xt on 14th Jul from www.gameve.com and will be in my hands today.
It is retail powercolor with a backpack ati logo on it.costs 565USD + shipment.

You have to check everyday the major online dealers if you are freak enough to buy one as I am.:)

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Originally posted by korkutkaya You have to check everyday the major online dealers if you are freak enough to buy one as I am.:)

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Went there, Everything "Backordered!"

These ppl have the "MODDABLE TO XT" BBATI X800 Pro VIVO's "IN STOCK" NOW, for $499!:D

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...ct_Code=190644

Graet thread Lilgator, Could help me alot but I already bought my 6800GT. BTW you have a mistake there:

$479 - Powercolor - http://www.allstarshop.com/shop/sim...=9136&ad=pwatch - [In stock: Usually ships same day]

(This is a SAPPHIRE one)

lol, after researching all the places i linked to in my post the only one i would actually buy from is the yahoo store that had the 6800u, that lilgator posted as well, all the others were kinda shady, and had bad reseller ratings

Called that Store that supposidely had the 6800U,
http://store.yahoo.com/logicalplus/lereltge68ul.html

Not In Stock......

see my post here, theres a lot of reputable dealers in this list: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...threadid=38954

anything with store.yahoo.com should prolly be avoided.

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Originally posted by boshi
anything with store.yahoo.com should prolly be avoided.

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tru.dat

I have both 6800 Ultra and X800 XT PE on hand. Bought the 6800 Ultra last week and X800 XT PE today.

They start appearing in local shops here in Hong Kong. The shop, from which I got my X800 XT PE, had 10 cards in stock but 5 cards are gone within hours today.

FYI, the card is of local brand called Grandmars but the card is really from GeCube.

the link to the newegg powercolor x800xt is broken.

I must understand something:

This is a TVO card (non-moddable) -
http://images10.newegg.com/productim...102-375-02.JPG

And this is VIVO Card, moddable to XTPE. Right?
http://images10.newegg.com/productim...131-246-06.JPG

PPL, JUST TO LET YOU KNOW!.......

I Ordered an ATI X800 Pro w/VIVO from this Website, and they sent me a NON-VIVO Card with NO Video in Video out Connector or Theater Chip on the PCB and Also 2.0 Memory Chips instead of the 1.6 Chips!:slapass:

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...ct_Code=190644

Needless to say I Returned It for a Full Refund!

Don't You Just LOVE False Advertising! :mad:

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=17309

"No Geforce 6800 ultra in USA retail?

Nvidia upsets its customers

By Fuad Abazovic in Wien: Tuesday 20 July 2004, 11:44
A READER TELLS US that it's virtually impossible to get any 6800 Nvidia Ultra in USA e-tailer or retailer shops. He checked at COMP USA, Best Buy and many others and none of them had these cards in stock.

Nvidia claims availability from Alienware, Falcon North West but he says that many USA consumers prefer just the card not the complete system.

The expected arrival for ATI high end Radeon X800XT is the first of August, just in time for Doom 3 and Half Life 2 but Nvidia items are simply out of stock.

This is the original letter that he sent to Nvidia and he hasn't got an answer yet. µ

Dear Nvidia,

For the life of me, I can't understand the situation with your marketing schemes. Everywhere I look, the 6800 Nvidia Ultra (which I would like to purchase) is out of stock. This card was released more than a month ago and only a few trickled to retailers such as COMP USA, Best Buy, etc. The general American public does not buy Alienware, Falcon North West, etc; They buy from retailers/e-tailers such as COMP USA and the lot of the other tech stores. Considering Nvidia's current reputation as being less on par in comparison to ATI for the last 2 years in the high-end video card sector, wouldn't it be prudent not to further piss potential consumers off with a delayed/back ordered product which has the potential to redeem your performance standing? You could at least post an apology on your Website and a promise that volumes will pick up in time for the release of titles such as Doom3 and Half Life2.

If you go to most online retailers and offline retailers (COMP USA , etc), you'll see that the ETD date for ATI X9800XT is Aug1st (in time for Doom3) whereas your product is still "out of stock". What do you think people will do? They will by ATI and spread there displeasure concerning Nvidia. Before releasing/announcing a product, you should always be ready to deliver. I've always been an Nvidia customer, but with this current blindness to the consumers' needs, I will most likely be forced to buy ATI simply because I cannot find your product to purchase. You should at least talk to "us" on your website concerning availability of this product. It's just the right thing to do.

Sincerely,
James Powers"

Sorry guys about the lack of updates ... working on a refresh now...

There is a glaring omission here. It is a known fact that expected ship dates for ATI products are moved up almost dailiy so their AUgust 1st date has no credibility. I gave up on an XTPE order after watching the so called shipping dates slip weekly.

I have personal experience on this issue thats why i am running a 6800GT right now.

By the way most if not all of the GT's will run at Ultra speeds. Mine does and I am glad i gave up on the ATI. I have run ATI for the last 2 years and I must say that the Nvidia Beta Driver is more stable on my rig than the so called highly refined ATI driver. I look foward to the addtional performance gained as Nvidia perfects its driver for this device.

I will be moving to an Ultra for the dual DVI sinceEVGA makes it easy to do so with thier step up program.

Good deal.

All prices updated. I am now only listing those that claim to be in stock since most that aren't in stock and claim to be receiving this week, really aren't and just bump the ETA to next week.

Please let me know if you see errors, or something that should be added. Also please post if you buy, and receive something.

I agree, it looks like at the moment, the best options are a 6800GT overclocked to Ultra speeds, or a x800 VIVO flashed and overclocked to XT pipes and speeds.

I just ordered a sapphire X800 XT from Livewarehouse.com. I don't see a link in this tread to them...but i know i found the site while browsing this thread somehow. Delivery is scheduled to be the 22nd. I e-mailed them about the BBATI XT's they had on their site and they were sold out at the time BUT he sent me a link to the limited number of Sapphire XT's they just got in that day (was the 16th) so i jumped on it. I'm pretty sure he's already sold out because i can't navigate to the link normaly on his sight, i have to go through the one he sent in my email...the one i posted. We'll see what I actually get, but they seemed to have a decent reseller ratings status.

Yeah, I can't find a single X800XT in stock anywhere :/

Maybe I should start posting eBay links :D LOL

http://gameve.com/gve/Store/ProductD...?sku=VC-VT-007


says release date of july , 31,2004


i been watching this one and it went from 7/26/04 to 7/31

might wanna look at this one. looks somewhat promising for some of those who are very desperate and will do anything for one


if not i reckin u fellers get urself a 6800 gt from evga.com if they are still in stock ;) good luck :D

Evga is so called gonna ship pre-orders of 6800 gt's and ultras sooo i just saw they gonna ship the ultras then also

Hmm, doubtful on the 14th of this month I attempted to order directly from visiontek and on the 20th they auto refunded my money and didnt even bother to inform me of the action?

:mad:

Various compusa's have a few 6800GT's in stock..

Just curious, is Minnyboy the only one that's gotten a vivo with 2.0 ns ram on it so far? Mine arrives on Tuesday, and I am notoriously unlucky, so i just want to know if his was an isolated incident, or if they are planning on fitting them with slower ram now.

As of right now we only have an isolated incident, until we see another card from someone else built the same way, thats all it is...

Heh, then I'll either be back Tuesday:D or :(

BTW, I've been looking around, and I hear a bunch of reference to the "pencil mod", but I've never actually seen it explained. Can someone throw up a linky?

ok, this blows, both companies are guilty
theres no 6800u's and all the x800xt's keep getting their ETA dates pushed back.
:mad: to both of them

Welp i have more than enough money, and when i can im getting the evgagt and more ram + psu so then ill be broke again D:

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Originally posted by blinky
ok, this blows, both companies are guilty
theres no 6800u's and all the x800xt's keep getting their ETA dates pushed back.
:mad: to both of them

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I Definetely Agree.....

I've been Trying for Months to get Either a X800XT or 6800U, and they(the Manufacturers) and the Shops keep "Dangling the Carrot" In front of Us, and Driving Prices into the Ozone Layer!:shakes:

Can you get x800 xt in UK yet? All the sites I have seen have pre-order.

The X800 XT's have been bouncing around the UK for a few days.

I've seen Asus and Sapphire models in the UK, in stock. The Asus were available at SCAN, and the Sapphire at the components section of PC World

Sites, if you need them, are:

SCAN:
http://www.scan.co.uk

Evesham:
http://www.lowestonweb.com/index.asp?e=&td=1

PCW:
http://www.pcwcomponentcentre.co.uk/icat/home

You won't get cheaper than PCW for 6800's. They are the only retailers that seem to be keeping honest about the 'real' price of cards. Hence PNY and BFG 6800GT's at £270 inc. Vat, all in stock. etc etc etc.

My vivo just got here from allstarshop.com, it modded just fine, though it took forever to get here.

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