Bite the bullet on GTX?

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I'm getting ready to do an upgrade. I'm keeping the monitor, case, hdds, and sound card I have now.

I have about $1100 I can spend. I was thinking about going for the 3870x2, but since the hot deal of the $299 EVGA 8800 GTX came along from NewEgg, I'm just not sure.

I'm going to go Q6600, 4gig low latency DDR2 RAM, 650W+ PS, but I'm not sure about the mobo yet.

The sale ends tomorrow, so I need to know what I should do.

Should I bite the bullet?
 
If I didn't already own three GTXs then I'd be all over that deal on NewEgg. $299 is a great price and even bests some of the prices forum members have posted.

I would do it if I were in your shoes. :)
 
AceGoober said:
If I didn't already own three GTXs then I'd be all over that deal on NewEgg. $299 is a great price and even bests some of the prices forum members have posted.

I would do it if I were in your shoes. :)
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I just bit hard...Got the 8800GTX and a Q6600.
 
where are you seeing this EVGA 8800GTX for $299? i've looked in both the "Daily Deals" section, as well as the normal section, and the cheapest one i can find is an EVGA card for $409 - $50 MIR for a total of $359
 
are you sure it isnt a 8800 gts for $299..... which will be just fine if your not playin at super high res i game at 1680x1250 ( think thats right ) and my gts is a beast.... course i got it expecting to step up to 9800 gx2 or gtx.............. which will deffinatly be a thought for you when they come out IF they come out within your 90 days...... which according to the rumors they will..... :p so the bullet doesnt bite back nearly as hard :p course if its a gtx your golden..... thats a even better deal :p either way you will be good to go for step up if thats your desire...
 
your not the only one that bit the bullet on the 8800gtx due to step and what not. Of course i had no money to spend but i spent my money on the 8800gtx anyway.
 
xXaNaXx said:
where are you seeing this EVGA 8800GTX for $299? i've looked in both the "Daily Deals" section, as well as the normal section, and the cheapest one i can find is an EVGA card for $409 - $50 MIR for a total of $359
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That's the card, but theres a promo code to get another -$60. See the stickied post "VIDEO CARD BLOWOUT" in the Hot Deals section.
 
enter the promo code

HARDOCPVGAPROMO60

to get $60 off.

$469-60 instant rebate-50 MIR-60 promo=299. I just ordered my 2nd one. SLI here I come...

edit: deal seems to end 2/29, so basically this is your last chance (until the next last chance that is :))
 
Juardis said:
enter the promo code

HARDOCPVGAPROMO60

to get $60 off.

$469-60 instant rebate-50 MIR-60 promo=299. I just ordered my 2nd one. SLI here I come...

edit: deal seems to end 2/29, so basically this is your last chance (until the next last chance that is :))
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Why didn't the code work for me?
 
Dark Zero said:
This sucks. Now I don't know if I should go for the 8800 gts (g92) or the 8800 gtx :(
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If your running a real high resolution the 8800GTX might be wotth the extra $ specially with the deal thats going on for today.
 
Running 1280x1024 on my 19" monitor. I might get tempted to get a 22" widescreen soon. Just so unsure of the g92 vs gtx. The g92 runs cooler doesn't it and it has the smaller core. It also isn't too far off from a GTX, just the GTX at that price makes it tempting. *sigh* Get newer tech but slower, or older tech but slightly faster.....
 
Teh_ZioN said:
I was thinking about going for the 3870x2, but since the hot deal of the $299 EVGA 8800 GTX came along from NewEgg, I'm just not sure.
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I'd pick an 8800 GTX over a 3870x2 anyday, but add eVGA support/step-up and $299 after MIR and promo, who do I have to kill? :p

If I didn't already have an overclocked GTS (g92), I'd be all over it. In fact, I still might.
 
WarLust said:
I'd pick an 8800 GTX over a 3870x2 anyday, but add eVGA support/step-up and $299 after MIR and promo, who do I have to kill? :p

If I didn't already have an overclocked GTS (g92), I'd be all over it. In fact, I still might.
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The step-up is what sold it for me. From what I'm used to, I think I'm gonna love my new rig. Goodbye P4, Hello C2Q/8800GTX goodness.
 
Yeah go for it... if it works great then you're good

& if faster 9xxx stuff comes out in the near future you can boogy on up
 
I bit on the 8800GTX but decided to cancel my order since the GTS G92 is better at the resolution ill be playing at.

im sure the gtx will be great for you guys playing on 24"+ monitors who need a new card!
 
I have dual 24" monitors. I'm thinking about this 8800gtx, but with the 9800s just around the corner I don't know...
 
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