The Fermi Thread - Part 3

[ElSel10]

Haha, too true... I can think of many times I have thought I SHOULD have gone for faster shipping, and only one where I vaguely regretted doing so (overnight for $20 more over ground, and even then I didn't really think it was bad per say).

EDIT: I feel like a tool doing so, but I'm emailing them asking them to disregard my last email and hoping for the best... . I'd rather not have to camp out newegg tomorrow hoping I get an order in etc. etc. Guess I'll find out in the morning if it gets cancelled on me or not .

I'm sure you will be fine. After all, they should receive the e-mail NOT to cancel before the one to do so

[pentium777]

Anyone seen this yet??

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/28...eaks-unvieling

Look at the bottom of the list Evga Superclocked!

Wonder if that'll be the 725/1050 card? Also look at the prices with Asus and their supposedly 50% increase with voltage card lol.

[zerazax]

looks weak and fake imo.

Those came from the Nvidia slides, which everyone considered real, so go figure... if the numbers aren't in your favor, the MUST be fake!

[GoldenTiger]

Anyone seen this yet??

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/28...eaks-unvieling

Look at the bottom of the list Evga Superclocked!

Wonder if that'll be the 725/1050 card? Also look at the prices with Asus and their supposedly 50% increase with voltage card lol.

When added to cart with estimate shipping option...

Remove EVGA 015-P3-1482-AR GeForce GTX 480 1536MB GDDR5 Superclocked PCI Express 2.0 x 16 SLI Ready Video Card 4/12/2010 $529.99 $529.99
SKU:BD11366

YOUCH!

[Sn0wm@n]

there goes the nvidia tax be glad nvidia isnt on top right now or those card would sell for 650

[pentium777]

When added to cart with estimate shipping option...



YOUCH!

Interesting wouldn't even let me add it, only thing that shows is a Notify Me button asking for an email address. Personally I don't like Mwave though I've been ripped off on shipping charges and big delays from there before and never ordered from there again.

[pentium777]

there goes the nvidia tax be glad nvidia isnt on top right now or those card would sell for 650

They are on top with single GPU and SLI, of course this isn't 100% fact yet but it might be today with reviews. They just aren't on top with a large margin and IMO that's better for us as I didn't want to pay 650 per card.

If it turns out to be 20% faster and 5870 is $420 then add 20% to that is $504 so GTX 480 seems priced right to me, add to the fact Fermi is a more advanced technology. They are late, they had problems but they aren't price gouging this time, if the performance is at least 15-20% range.

[mindfury]

GTX470 overclock benchmark:


Source:http://we.pcinlife.com/thread-1385213-1-1.html

[96redformula]

GTX470 overclock benchmark:


Source:http://we.pcinlife.com/thread-1385213-1-1.html

GTX470 Looks like it is going to be the best buy from nVidia....

I can't wait to see the full results tomorrow .

[Sn0wm@n]

speculating here ..... if the gtx480 has 480 shader and the 470 448 how many will the 460 have and any indication on price ???? pure guess ????

since nvidia might get those ready by august or september ill be in the market for either crossfire or sli rig .... so why not go with 2 of those right ... unless ati's offering seems more appealing ..... or should i totally wait for a shrink and grab a gtx570

[96redformula]

http://www.nordichardware.com/en/new...arch-29th.html

NVIDIA was planning to launch GeForce GTX 400 series on March 26. This meant that it would launch a new graphics circuit architecture on a Friday, which is quite unusual. The reason is because NVIDIA was planning to show its GeForce GTX 400 series during the LAN Party PAX 2010, but it looks like the plans has changed. Even if it hasn't been entirely decided yet NVIDIA is expected to go through with the launch event of the GeForce GTX 400 series March 26 at PAX 2010, but there won't be any benchmarks. Specifications and prices will be revealed, but the media embargo with complete benchmarks and such won't be until March 29th, Monday the week following PAX. During the same week NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 and GTX 470 will be available in stores and ready for deliveries. The latest information speak of April 6th, but we wouldn't exclude that you will be able to get cards sooner.

Wow, that would just piss everybody off.....

I wonder when we are going to see the cheaper mid ranged Fermi cards......anybody?

[Sn0wm@n]

this ish.... please leak some benchy someone....

[pentium777]

speculating here ..... if the gtx480 has 480 shader and the 470 448 how many will the 460 have and any indication on price ???? pure guess ????

since nvidia might get those ready by august or september ill be in the market for either crossfire or sli rig .... so why not go with 2 of those right ... unless ati's offering seems more appealing ..... or should i totally wait for a shrink and grab a gtx570

GTX 570? Well as the saying goes "you can wait forever" there's always going to be newer and better just on the horizon and if you want the latest and greatest you'll pay a premium for it, only then you won't have outdated hardware for a little while.

For me I try to get what I can when I can and then do my best to sell it off used when it is still worth a decent amount of money.

[pentium777]

http://www.nordichardware.com/en/new...arch-29th.html



Wow, that would just piss everybody off.....

I wonder when we are going to see the cheaper mid ranged Fermi cards......anybody?

People signed a NDA, already received cards, and supposedly the NDA ends today (Friday) 26th @ 7:01pm EST so unless they are adding an addendum to the NDA then I'd be posting my review anyway and ignoring any emails or calls from Nvidia saying otherwise. That's just me though

[Sn0wm@n]

| 2010/03/17 21:07 didnt look at the date on that nordichardware link ..... nice ... its old news.... :O so the nda still ends on the 26th ....

[zanzabar]

People signed a NDA, already received cards, and supposedly the NDA ends today (Friday) 26th @ 7:01pm EST so unless they are adding an addendum to the NDA then I'd be posting my review anyway and ignoring any emails or calls from Nvidia saying otherwise. That's just me though

the terms of an NDA are normally subject to that NDA and the date that its over can normally be extended indefinitely. and 7PM eastern is a strange time since NV deals in pacific time (but it could just be a converted time) and NDAs are normally over in the morning

[annihilat0r]

http://www.provantage.com/pny-techno...b~7PNY90P3.htm

$485 GeForce GTX 480 from a well known e-retailer. If those leaked benchmarks are correct, I can safely say that this card is worth $100 more than a 5870, maybe even more.

[Sn0wm@n]

the terms of an NDA are normally subject to that NDA and the date that its over can normally be extended indefinitely. and 7PM eastern is a strange time since NV deals in pacific time (but it could just be a converted time) and NDAs are normally over in the morning

maybe the nda end after the 6pm announcement at pax ?????

[96redformula]

I can safely say that this card is worth $100 more than a 5870, maybe even more.

What a firm statement you made on something that is dependent on what power/features the person needs/wants. In other words,

"I can safely say that this card is worth $100 more than a 5870, maybe even more to me.

[pentium777]

http://www.provantage.com/pny-techno...b~7PNY90P3.htm

$485 GeForce GTX 480 from a well known e-retailer. If those leaked benchmarks are correct, I can safely say that this card is worth $100 more than a 5870, maybe even more.

PNY is usually cheapest it seems, they appear to run 100% reference / stock design. While it is questionable if the $20-$50 premium is worth it for a company like Evga or BFG that sells the OC and Superclocked models both of those companies have a really good rep, usually hassle free RMAs, both have 90-100 day upgrade program (never used it though) If the GPU wasn't going in my PC I'd get a PNY but for me personally I want a bit more.

[flippin_waffles]

Well I think it's now safe to say, that if anyone actually wants one, they had better order them now and take the price gouging up the poop shoot, because these are going to be rare. All but the largest retailers, etailers and AIB's are going to get shafted on allocation.

[annihilat0r]

I feel absolutely no need to be politically correct. For a card that's essentially on the middle ground between a $400 and a $700 card, a $500 price point should be justified for pretty much everybody who has the money.

[pentium777]

Well I think it's now safe to say, that if anyone actually wants one, they had better order them now and take the price gouging up the poop shoot, because these are going to be rare. All but the largest retailers, etailers and AIB's are going to get shafted on allocation.

First please show me where you see price gouging, next please show me where you have evidence of "shafted on allocation" when the only thing I find is this article which is contrary to your statement.

http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news...n-hd-5800.aspx

[eric66]

price isn't bad with current state but i doubt that it will stay that way expect price gouging i say

[flippin_waffles]

First please show me where you see price gouging, next please show me where you have evidence of "shafted on allocation" when the only thing I find is this article which is contrary to your statement.

http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news...n-hd-5800.aspx

Seriously? That's the only thing you can find? Well, there's plenty of evidence if you read forum's around the net. There's even members in this thread that have participated in some of them. Even if that article by Theo is true, it looks like it probably means that nv has been stock piling launch allocation and as soon as that limited volume runs dry, the waiting will begin.... and not end for quite some time.

So if you want one you should probably order while you can, or you'll risk going without.