[Back!] HIS IceQ HD7870 - $200AR/FS@Newegg

[jacktesterson]

Must resist urge to crossfire.

Would also need a new PSU. I'm happy with one. Stupid urges

 

[kalrith]

Amazon also has 6!

Drats! I could've gotten this tomorrow for $4 more!

 

[Pheran]

Drats! I could've gotten this tomorrow for $4 more!

Don't worry, I just realized that Amazon doesn't have the Sleeping Dogs bundle. That's a pretty significant omission.

 

[kalrith]

Don't worry, I just realized that Amazon doesn't have the Sleeping Dogs bundle. That's a pretty significant omission.

You're right! That would've really stunk. It's certainly worth waiting the extra few days then

 

[kalrith]

Pfft, you are spoiled, that's two tiers above my old 8800 GTS 512.

My condolences

Anyways, I bought the 4870 used two years ago as an upgrade to my aging 2900 pro. My two cards before that were the x800 pro and 6600GT. I think that clearly lands me in the not-spoiled camp

The 7870 will be my nicest and most-expensive card to date. It should last me quite a while at 1080p. Now I just need some games (besides Sleeping Dogs) that can make use of it. The 4870 didn't cut it in SC2, so that will be a nice boost at least.

 

[Pheran]

Anyways, I bought the 4870 used two years ago as an upgrade to my aging 2900 pro. My two cards before that were the x800 pro and 6600GT. I think that clearly lands me in the not-spoiled camp

The 7870 will be my nicest and most-expensive card to date. It should last me quite a while at 1080p. Now I just need some games (besides Sleeping Dogs) that can make use of it. The 4870 didn't cut it in SC2, so that will be a nice boost at least.

Yeah, obviously your card is ripe for upgrade, I'm just giving you a hard time.

This card is cheaper than my 8800 - I have a record of ordering it in early 2008 for $290, but I'm pretty sure there was also a rebate involved so it was probably less than that. Waiting 4.5 years was plenty long for this upgrade!

Sleeping Dogs is very good, I was pleasantly surprised by that game.

 

[kalrith]

Yeah, obviously your card is ripe for upgrade, I'm just giving you a hard time.

This card is cheaper than my 8800 - I have a record of ordering it in early 2008 for $290, but I'm pretty sure there was also a rebate involved so it was probably less than that. Waiting 4.5 years was plenty long for this upgrade!

Sleeping Dogs is very good, I was pleasantly surprised by that game.

That's good to hear. I had thoughts of selling it, but since it's a Christmas gift, it would be wrong of me to do that, right?

I know you were giving me a hard time. I'm actually surprised to see other people upgrading from older cards. We seem to be outspoken by the people saying, "Is it worth it to upgrade from a GTX 580 to GTX 680?"

 

[Pheran]

I know you were giving me a hard time. I'm actually surprised to see other people upgrading from older cards. We seem to be outspoken by the people saying, "Is it worth it to upgrade from a GTX 580 to GTX 680?"

Honestly I think we are the majority, the perception is just distorted by the collection of tech zealots on AT that have to have the latest $500+ video card every year.

 

[alphasigmookie]

Yeah, obviously your card is ripe for upgrade, I'm just giving you a hard time.

This card is cheaper than my 8800 - I have a record of ordering it in early 2008 for $290, but I'm pretty sure there was also a rebate involved so it was probably less than that. Waiting 4.5 years was plenty long for this upgrade!

Sleeping Dogs is very good, I was pleasantly surprised by that game.

I also upgraded to this from an 8800gt, although I did pick up a second used one to sli about 1.5 years ago which made waiting easier. Definitely a significant upgrade, you won't be disappointed!

 

[AgentUnknown]

Just picked it up but it doesn't fit in my case! Argh! Any good cases you recommend? Would the Antec Three Hundred work?

 

[Pheran]

Just picked it up but it doesn't fit in my case! Argh! Any good cases you recommend? Would the Antec Three Hundred work?

That's why the OP warns you to check your case size.

I think the Antec 300 is slightly too small.

 

[AgentUnknown]

Damn. If I get an Antec Solo II, basically I would have spent over $300 for this upgrade. Damn I have over 1k posts!

 

[Termie]

Damn. If I get an Antec Solo II, basically I would have spent over $300 for this upgrade. Damn I have over 1k posts!

Honestly I would consider selling it. You might be able to sell it for what you bought it for. Upgrading to a new case just for a graphics card sounds like a hassle.

BTW, 560ti to 7870 is not a huge upgrade. Maybe 25%.

 

[Pheran]

Damn. If I get an Antec Solo II, basically I would have spent over $300 for this upgrade. Damn I have over 1k posts!

Newegg has the Corsair Carbide 300R for $70 AR, it looks like it would do the job just fine. I'm sure there are lots of others.

 

[Termie]

Newegg has the Corsair Carbide 300R for $70 AR, it looks like it would do the job just fine. I'm sure there are lots of others.

Great suggestion. Because the 300r does not have a middle drive cage, it will hold any video card on the market.

 

[AgentUnknown]

For 70 bucks might as well get a solo ii

 

[kalrith]

The Antec P280 should fit it (I'll find out for sure on Wednesday ). It often goes on sale for $80 AR. Unless you need to upgrade your case anyways, it's not worth it IMO just for the video card. If that card had been $280, you definitely wouldn't have bought it.

Is there any way to modify your current case to make it fit?

 

[AgentUnknown]

I have an Antec Sonata III. I would have to dremel the hard drive bays.

 

[lkailburn]

These are in stock at newegg still. I just ordered mine!!

I cannot wait to see the difference. I will be upgrading from an MSI GeForce 8800 GTS 512.

Wish it still ha the sleeping dogs coupon, I watched some trailers for that game and it looks great!

-Luke

 

[Pheran]

These are in stock at newegg still. I just ordered mine!!

I cannot wait to see the difference. I will be upgrading from an MSI GeForce 8800 GTS 512.

Same GPU I came from - you will love the improvement!

 

[jlin101]

the rebate is now good till 10/30

 

[kalrith]

I have an Antec Sonata III. I would have to dremel the hard drive bays.

Well, isn't that what a dremel is for

Edit: It looks like I bought the card at the right time since the game bundle has now been dropped.

 

[jlin101]

the sale is finally over--the pre-rebate price is back up to $255.