So $689.24 USD. That's basically GTX 780 Classified territory.

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

So $689.24 USD. That's basically GTX 780 Classified territory.

It will more likely be $499-549.

Europe has bad tax rates on imported electronics.. we usually pay 1 Euro = 1 Dollar.

 

That is really good if true. It is like 100-150 euros less than the 780 over here.

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

So $689.24 USD. That's basically GTX 780 Classified territory.

No

549 usd is still the speculated price and we'll all find out in almost 7.5 hours

 

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Originally Posted by McMogg

It will more likely be $499-549.

Europe has bad tax rates on imported electronics.. we usually pay 1 Euro = 1 Dollar.

According to current currency rates, 1 Euro equals 1.38 US Dollar
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Originally Posted by Stay Puft

No

549 usd is still the speculated price and we'll all find out in almost 7.5 hours

If you think AMD is charging 549 for their top tier card, you are crazy. There is no chance whatsoever it's going to cost $549. Especially when the currency conversion shows that it will be more expensive than that.

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

According to current currency rates, 1 Euro equals 1.38 US Dollar
If you think AMD is charging 549 for their top tier card, you are crazy. There is no chance whatsoever it's going to cost $549. Especially when the currency conversion shows that it will be more expensive.

Wanna place a wager?

Every online listing of the Sapphire 290X has it between 555 and 570 usd. Why do you think it has to be more? Because Nvidia overcharges you for the 780 and Titan?

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

According to current currency rates, 1 Euro equals 1.38 US Dollar
If you think AMD is charging 549 for their top tier card, you are crazy. There is no chance whatsoever it's going to cost $549. Especially when the currency conversion shows that it will be more expensive than that.

We have a ~20% tax on everything, retailers take a bit more and the shipping of the cards costs a bit. 1€:$1 is pretty common in electronics. If it costs 500€ here it'll be either $550 or $500 in the US.

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

According to current currency rates, 1 Euro equals 1.38 US Dollar
If you think AMD is charging 549 for their top tier card, you are crazy. There is no chance whatsoever it's going to cost $549. Especially when the currency conversion shows that it will be more expensive than that.

AMD has under priced many times before.

With the position they are in right now, they will have to do it again.

 

Just give me two lol.

 

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Originally Posted by Stay Puft

Wanna place a wager?

Every online listing of the Sapphire 290X has it between 555 and 570 usd. Why do you think it has to be more? Because Nvidia overcharges you for the 780 and Titan?

Because AMD overcharges for every top tier item they release and then lowers the prices later on if it doesn't sell. It's competing with the Titan according to unofficial benchmarks, what makes you think they are going to sell it for $500 less than a Titan? You really think AMD isn't as money grubbing as NVIDIA?

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

According to current currency rates, 1 Euro equals 1.38 US Dollar
If you think AMD is charging 549 for their top tier card, you are crazy. There is no chance whatsoever it's going to cost $549. Especially when the currency conversion shows that it will be more expensive than that.

Things are priced differently in different parts of the world. For computer hardware, you can just replace € with $.

 

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Originally Posted by Stay Puft

Wanna place a wager?

Every online listing of the Sapphire 290X has it between 555 and 570 usd. Why do you think it has to be more? Because Nvidia overcharges you for the 780 and Titan?

Yeah I'd be willing to place a wager against those who believe it will be 600+ USD. It's going to be $550 USD or less.

 

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Originally Posted by Stay Puft

Wanna place a wager?

Every online listing of the Sapphire 290X has it between 555 and 570 usd. Why do you think it has to be more? Because Nvidia overcharges you for the 780 and Titan?

Let me go grab some popcorn, brb

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

According to current currency rates, 1 Euro equals 1.38 US Dollar
If you think AMD is charging 549 for their top tier card, you are crazy. There is no chance whatsoever it's going to cost $549. Especially when the currency conversion shows that it will be more expensive than that.

Almost all Computer hardware has released for a 1 dollar to 1 euro rate due to higher tax rates in the EU so if it really is 500 euro it will probably be somewhere near 500 dollars.

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

Because AMD overcharges for every top tier item they release and then lowers the prices later on if it doesn't sell. It's competing with the Titan according to unofficial benchmarks, what makes you think they are going to sell it for $500 less than a Titan? You really think AMD isn't as money grubbing as NVIDIA?

Why would Amd price it at 550? Easy

1. To gain Market share
2. To stick it to Nvidia

How many people are going to even think about a 780 at 649 when the 290X is 549 or even less. I really hope i'm wrong with the 549 price and it ends up being 499

 

I wanna see some official benches before I bite one this...maybe sell one or both my 680s snag me one of these or maybe 780 if prices drop on it

 

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Originally Posted by Stuuut

Almost all Computer hardware has released for a 1 dollar to 1 euro rate due to higher tax rates in the EU so if it really is 500 euro it will probably be somewhere near 500 dollars.

What was the official EURO release cost of the 7990? Here it was $1000-1100.
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Originally Posted by Stay Puft

Why would Amd price it at 550? Easy

1. To gain Market share
2. To stick it to Nvidia

How many people are going to even think about a 780 at 649 when the 290X is 549 or even less. I really hope i'm wrong with the 549 price and it ends up being 499

I think you might have some wishful thinking going on. Is it possible, sure. But have you seen AMD's pricing lately? Especially with "big release" items?

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

According to current currency rates, 1 Euro equals 1.38 US Dollar
If you think AMD is charging 549 for their top tier card, you are crazy. There is no chance whatsoever it's going to cost $549. Especially when the currency conversion shows that it will be more expensive than that.

wana bet?

 

would an i5-2500k under water be a bottleneck for the 290x?

 

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Originally Posted by Stay Puft

Why would Amd price it at 550? Easy

1. To gain Market share
2. To stick it to Nvidia

How many people are going to even think about a 780 at 649 when the 290X is 549 or even less. I really hope i'm wrong with the 549 price and it ends up being 499

you also forgot that amds chips are smaller so they can have a higher profit margin at a lower price point compared to nvidia.

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

What was the official EURO release cost of the 7990? Here it was $1000-1100.
I think you might have some wishful thinking going on. Is it possible, sure. But have you seen AMD's pricing lately? Especially with "big release" items?

Were alittle over 7 hours from finding out if i'm right or wrong

 

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Originally Posted by Simplynicko

would an i5-2500k under water be a bottleneck for the 290x?

If you asking if you need to upgrade, the answer is no. Now 2x 290xs might, but it won't be due to the CPU.

 

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Originally Posted by MaCk-AtTaCk

wana bet?

Well ignoring the so called "rumors" and "articles." And instead using thought processing. They have a product that basically already is faster than the a GTX 780. As a matter a fact, it competes with a Titan. Which by any standard is superb. So, what would make them want to charge $500-550 for a product they could sell for $600-650 and still slaughter their competition while making money at the same time? Then have custom models sell in the $700 range. Basically telling consumers you get Titan performance for much less money and it's the new standard for High Resolution Gaming?

The only thing that says they are charging so little for it is the rumors, but that's about it. Goes against their typical initial release product pricing pattern.

 

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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

Because AMD overcharges for every top tier item they release and then lowers the prices later on if it doesn't sell. It's competing with the Titan according to unofficial benchmarks, what makes you think they are going to sell it for $500 less than a Titan? You really think AMD isn't as money grubbing as NVIDIA?

I will play your game....what makes you think AMD is going to price this card any differently than ALL the leaks? DO oyu have insider info? I'm gonna take a hunch that your are wrong and the leaks are accurate. Sorry, nothing personal.
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Originally Posted by BiG StroOnZ

Well ignoring the so called "rumors" and "articles." And instead using thought processing. They have a product that basically already is faster than the a GTX 780. As a matter a fact, it competes with a Titan. Which by any standard is superb. So, what would make them want to charge $500-550 for a product they could sell for $600-650 and still slaughter their competition while making money at the same time? Then have custom models sell in the $700 range. Basically telling consumers you get Titan performance for much less money and it's the new standard for High Resolution Gaming?

The only thing that says they are charging so little for it is the rumors, but that's about it. Goes against their typical initial release product pricing pattern.

The only thing that says it will be priced contrary to rumours is...you...and maybe some other skeptics...

 

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Originally Posted by Stay Puft

Why would Amd price it at 550? Easy

1. To gain Market share
2. To stick it to Nvidia

How many people are going to even think about a 780 at 649 when the 290X is 549 or even less. I really hope i'm wrong with the 549 price and it ends up being 499

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I'm not even in the market for a 290x but if its less than $500 or right at it. IDK if I can resist....