I would say just buy a used 8800GT-9800GT from someone here and save 20-30 bucks, while you wait.
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I agree.
As it's just going to be a temporary measure you don't need to buy new as it'll probably sit in a cupboard for the rest of it's life after your fun. Get it used and save a fair amount of cash.
I had a quick scan but it appears that there are no 'cheap' graphics cards for sale. Maybe create a Wanted thread? Good luck
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Originally Posted by W4LNUT5 I would say just buy a used 8800GT-9800GT from someone here and save 20-30 bucks, while you wait. |
As it's just going to be a temporary measure you don't need to buy new as it'll probably sit in a cupboard for the rest of it's life after your fun. Get it used and save a fair amount of cash.
I had a quick scan but it appears that there are no 'cheap' graphics cards for sale. Maybe create a Wanted thread? Good luck
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but it's temporary, and this is close, so cheaper the better
his 4850 price is ridiculous, as 4870 price is $10 more or so
even if it is the DK
add $20 and get an open box 5750 for that price
last i saw, it was still available at the egg
Originally Posted by Chaos Assasson buy Smasher Basher's EVGA GTS 250 for $100 shipped its better |
his 4850 price is ridiculous, as 4870 price is $10 more or so
even if it is the DK
add $20 and get an open box 5750 for that price
last i saw, it was still available at the egg
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120$ for a 5750? Need to find if Newegg.ca has that.
Otherwise, I'll try and find a used 8800 GT. Can't post a wanted yet, so I need to wait a while though or scan the sales.
Originally Posted by getbigtony but it's temporary, and this is close, so cheaper the better his 4850 price is ridiculous, as 4870 price is $10 more or so even if it is the DK add $20 and get an open box 5750 for that price last i saw, it was still available at the egg |
120$ for a 5750? Need to find if Newegg.ca has that.
Otherwise, I'll try and find a used 8800 GT. Can't post a wanted yet, so I need to wait a while though or scan the sales.
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So a 5750 for 120$? Got to find it on Newegg.ca though.
Otherwise I think I am going to need to find some used 8800 here. I can't post a wanted thread just yet, but I'll try and scan the sales.
Originally Posted by getbigtony but it's temporary, and this is close, so cheaper the better his 4850 price is ridiculous, as 4870 price is $10 more or so even if it is the DK add $20 and get an open box 5750 for that price last i saw, it was still available at the egg |
Otherwise I think I am going to need to find some used 8800 here. I can't post a wanted thread just yet, but I'll try and scan the sales.
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Calling it terrible is quite a stretch, it only performs marginally worse than the regular 9800gt.
I would say, like everybody else, scan the forums for a cheap GPU. There is nothing right now but keep an eye out. I would also look for a 9600gso with 96sp, it would be almost as fast as that 9800gt and be way cheaper. Newegg had them a while back for $35 or so.
Originally Posted by the_milk_man that is a low power 9800, which means no pci-e connector and only 550Mhz clock speed. it's terrible performance wise BUT it would be a decent backup card or good for a non low profile htpc. |
I would say, like everybody else, scan the forums for a cheap GPU. There is nothing right now but keep an eye out. I would also look for a 9600gso with 96sp, it would be almost as fast as that 9800gt and be way cheaper. Newegg had them a while back for $35 or so.
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I see that there isn't much. But there was recently a 9800GTX+ that went for $50. I'm mad I missed out, would've bought that in a heartbeat.
Originally Posted by slothfish Calling it terrible is quite a stretch, it only performs marginally worse than the regular 9800gt. I would say, like everybody else, scan the forums for a cheap GPU. There is nothing right now but keep an eye out. I would also look for a 9600gso with 96sp, it would be almost as fast as that 9800gt and be way cheaper. Newegg had them a while back for $35 or so. |
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yea, pretty good bargain. Hopefully I will find something like that by Christmas.
Originally Posted by W4LNUT5 I see that there isn't much. But there was recently a 9800GTX+ that went for $50. I'm mad I missed out, would've bought that in a heartbeat. |
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This
Originally Posted by Chaos Assasson buy Smasher Basher's EVGA GTS 250 for $100 shipped its better |
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There you go, even with extra for shipping to Canada you're still gonna save a few bucks here.
Originally Posted by EMP7Y http://www.overclock.net/video/61732...pped-us48.html $50 shipped to US48, I'm sure you could throw in a couple extra and ask him to ship to Can. |
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and that thread is closed, which is the one the other guy was talking about he missed out on. I missed it too
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Originally Posted by EMP7Y http://www.overclock.net/video/61732...pped-us48.html $50 shipped to US48, I'm sure you could throw in a couple extra and ask him to ship to Can. |
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Originally Posted by Puscifer There you go, even with extra for shipping to Canada you're still gonna save a few bucks here. |
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Man, that woulda been nice to get... ARG!
Originally Posted by EMP7Y http://www.overclock.net/video/61732...pped-us48.html $50 shipped to US48, I'm sure you could throw in a couple extra and ask him to ship to Can. |
you should get it. You only live once, no room for regrets, even if it isnt the most wise decision
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