Buy videocard now?

[PenPen]

I was planning on purchasing a BFG 7900GS OC for $100 AR, but my new computer probably wont be finalize until around November. So my questions is, should i go for this deal, or will there be price cuts by then that can get me a better deal?

 

[jtdaman]

price cuts probably won't be around until november. i'd say you jump on that deal. though there may be other deals in the future.

 

[PenPen]

well if price cuts are around November...shouldnt i wait then?? I wont be able to use it until then since my mobo only supports agp.

 

[Techx]

well if price cuts are around November...shouldnt i wait then?? I wont be able to use it until then since my mobo only supports agp.

I find it funny that you need to even ask that question. If your computer will not be ready until november regardless if you have a vidcard or not, then wait! There are deals and price drops all the time, your chances of being able to get a better card for less by then are pretty good.

 

[enyceexdanny]

What he said.

 

[jrb531]

There has never been a time in which you can buy a video card of the excellent speed and caliber as the ATI x1950XT or Nvidia 7950 for about $175!

These cards are suck utter steals!

Now if you are talking about the overpriced DX10 1st gen cards that are basically untested in real DX10 games then now is not a good time.

Not only are the DX10 cards overpriced but the real DX10 cards (those crap 8600 or 2600's are so slow they will not be able to run DX10 code anyway) have actually gone up in price for many models.

IMHO if you need a video card now I would buy the excellent x1950Pro for about $135 and wait a year for the smoke to clear, DX10 games to hit the shelves and the 2nd gen DX10 cards to come out.

Of course others who sold their kidney to buy a DX10 card today may feel different (and those pool 8600 and 2600 owners who did not do their homework LOL)

-JB