WTB: 6950 or 6970 or something better

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mythek

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Hello all, it's about time for me to do a full upgrade on my rig (about 5 years after building my now outdated rig). I got everything except for a video card and I'm looking to get something as good or better than 6950.

Anyway so after days of doing my homework on used and new prices of various GPU's, here are my options and how much i'm willing to drop on them:

1. 6950 2gb - Looking to spend between $200-$250 (PREFERABLY UNLOCKABLE)
2. 6970 2gb - Looking to spend between $250-$270

PRICE is dependent on the WARRANTY, brand, versions (reference, unlockable or not), OC'ability, and condition. Warranty is the biggest thing for me, so if you dont have it, then expect some low offers from me. Even though I have quite a tight budget to work with, but in reality, how many of us can stay within budget when it comes to building a new rig? So if you have a good card, even one that's not mentioned above, feel free to throw me an offer and I may take it or throw you an offer if I can justify the value.

Thanks for your time!

p.s. I've been on this forum for years, was a little more active back then when I was building/overclocking my old rig (hence my old outdated 5-yr-old system specs in my signature aha). My ebay account is mythek88 which has 100% positive feedbacks as a seller and buyer. Paypal address is confirmed and verified for over 5 years.

(Back when money was good, I was also part of a designer jeans forum, which used to be called honestforum.com. Now it has renamed itself to denimblog.com. Anyway, my profile with them still on there, mythek , and I had nothing but positive feedbacks. I even organized an international bulk order of clothes for other members which the total came out to be close to $2000. Everyone who was part of that has given me positive feedback because I did not jib them a dime.)
 
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I have a XFX 6970 with a double lifetime warranty, but I feel I can get a little more than $280 out of it. Good luck nonetheless. Feel free to PM me if you have trouble finding a seller though.
 
I just picked up a HIS 6970 2GB with over 4 years warranty for $230, so it's definitely doable. I'm hoping to get another deal again, too. GL!
 
I have an unlocked (not overclocked, so runs at 800 mhz stock) XFX 6950 2gb with the transferable lifetime warranty that I can sell $250 for.

Are you in Orange County as your profile states? If so, we can do a local transaction this weekend.
 
I just picked up a HIS 6970 2GB with over 4 years warranty for $230, so it's definitely doable. I'm hoping to get another deal again, too. GL!

aha wow that's an awesome deal!! With all these 7900 cards out on the market, I'm sure the prices on the 6900 will come down soon. As a buyer, as long as you're not in a hurry time is on your side :)

nevertheless I'd be happy with a 6970 with good warranty for $260 shipped :D
 
free bump!

I just picked up a HIS 6970 2GB with over 4 years warranty for $230, so it's definitely doable. I'm hoping to get another deal again, too. GL!

Whoa! Considering HIS requires a proof of purchase and only offers a 2 year limited warranty, I'd say you got an unbelievably great deal!
 
I have a XFX 6970 with a double lifetime warranty, but I feel I can get a little more than $280 out of it. Good luck nonetheless. Feel free to PM me if you have trouble finding a seller though.

seen these go for 240 to 250 all day long
 
seen these go for 240 to 250 all day long

As have I, but I've also seen them go for more. Considering the money I make off it would go towards a newer video card, I would certainly like to get the most out of it.
 
I have a XFX 6970 with a double lifetime warranty, but I feel I can get a little more than $280 out of it. Good luck nonetheless. Feel free to PM me if you have trouble finding a seller though.

Thanks Arby! I've received an incredibly good number of PM's and offers, so for sure I have no problem finding a good deal. So far the best offer is a 2-month old msi unlockable 6950 2gb for $225 shipped. Too bad the seller won't be able to ship it out until earliest friday.

I haven't committed to anything yet, but if I don't get any other better offers namely on the 6970, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on that msi card.

Thanks again to all the offers, and I've responded to all PM's!
 
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free bump!



Whoa! Considering HIS requires a proof of purchase and only offers a 2 year limited warranty, I'd say you got an unbelievably great deal!

Smart ass comments aside... It's actually a Diamond HD 6970. I mixed the brands up.

Good luck, shoot I'd sell my Sapphire 6950 for $230 if I could pickup another 6970 deal
 
ok so I pulled trigger on that 2month old msi card for $225 shipped. Thanks everyone for looking. gl with ur sales!!!
 
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