6800U price drops?

[theMan]

now that that 7800gt is out, it seems like the 6800U prices have to drop. the 7800 crushes it in performance, but they have the same price. and then, all the other 6 series cards will have to drop too. when will this happen?

 

[Bona Fide]

Originally posted by: theman
now that that 7800gt is out, it seems like the 6800U prices have to drop. the 7800 crushes it in performance, but they have the same price. and then, all the other 6 series cards will have to drop too. when will this happen?

Why would you want a 6800 Ultra anyway? They cost as much as the 7800GT but they get totally crushed, as you said.

If you're considering a 6800GT or 6800NU, wait a bit for the 7800NU and 7600 series to debut. You might want to get one of those.

 

[theMan]

yeah, but what im saying is, the prices of the 6800U should come down, right? so if i could get one for around $300 why wouldnt i want one?

 

[orangat]

Would you want to plunk down $300 for a card which has no WMV acceleration and broken purevideo which will never be fixed?

 

[theMan]

i wouldnt mind that. as long as it would be better than my 6600gt thats fine with me.

 

[thegimp03]

I doubt they'll come down in price much. Nvidia will just stop making them to keep the price high.

 

[theMan]

yeah, i guess you're right. darn. darn.

 

[blckgrffn]

That is the nvidia, way, unfortunately. Keeps resale high, however, which can be good for some

 

[Bona Fide]

Just get the 7800GT...you can get it for less than $400 if you look hard.

*COUGH*Hot Deals*COUGH*Dell's site*COUGH*

 

[theMan]

too bad i have an agp mobo...

 

[BobDaMenkey]

You'll probably have to upgrade it like me. nVidia probably isn't going to make another AGP card outside of their current selection.

 

[imported_X]

I've heard that Nvidia killed off the 6800U, and it's not even available any more?