eVGA GeForce 6800 XT 128MB PCI-Ex - $126 - $20mir = $106 final cost. *Update: Rebate has expired it seems.*

[formulav8]

Searched and didn't see posted yet. Looks like you can get around 6600GT performance for around $106 plus shipping after the mir.

Since it is PCI Express, it may use the newer 6800 chip and thus not unlockable to 16x pipes. If it uses the newer 12x pipe chip, it may be possible to unlock to 12x pipes?? But I, of course, don't know

Link to the deal.



Jason

 

[formulav8]

I am guessing this is not a good deal? I am guessing I messed up??



Jason

 

[greenwar]

I think its a good deal, not great but good. In fact I am thinking about getting this. Thanks.

 

[NeezyDeezy]

not bad either way, but if these are unlockable that would be really great

looks like there will be more of these soon: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29285

 

[CKDragon]

It is a good deal, I think that more people (especially on this tech site) are starting to look towards the next tier of cards though (6800GS/X800 series). If I hadn't bought my 6600GT for $99 on Black Friday I would have been interested.

CK

 

[enyce2k9]

looks like a decent deal to me

 

[cirthix]

600mhz ddr1... makes this not hot

 

[gwag]

Originally posted by: enyce2k9
looks like a decent deal to me

still its 256bit so it has more bandwith than 6600GT

 

[Ghettocowboy]

we cant compare the performance just yet since we haven't found out the true potential of this card yet. If it is faster than the 6600GT, then it is hot

 

[formulav8]

Well probably stock for stock in Non-AA/AF gaming the 6600GT would be better.

With AA/AF games, the higher memory bandwidth of the 6800xt should win out.

I have a regular 6800NU with regular DDR1 memory rated at 2.2ns and I can get it to 920mhz, so I don't see how just having DDR1 memory would kill this deal??

The core on this should at least do 380mhz or so and the memory 870mhz or even more. Depending on if it comes with similar 2.2ns like my NU has.

In any case, if this unlocks to 12x or 16x pipes, and you get some decent memory oc, it will definitely be faster than a 6600gt in everything by a nice margin.


Jason

 

[hifi]

Nvidia is discontinuing its 6800 series, you won't get much support after they do that. instead the 6600GT has more cooling solutions and user support.

 

[CKDragon]

Link? They just released the very popular 6800GS, tanking the entire line is a bit hard to believe.

CK

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: hifi
Nvidia is discontinuing its 6800 series, you won't get much support after they do that. instead the 6600GT has more cooling solutions and user support.

thats laughable.

you don't call nv for support, you'd call evga, who happens to offer some of the best support in the industry.

i might actually jump on this. i need a good cheapie card.

 

[AzNPinkTuv]

edit: nm i didnt see that he said PCI-E

 

[Rockhound1]

Originally posted by: CKDragon
It is a good deal, I think that more people (especially on this tech site) are starting to look towards the next tier of cards though (6800GS/X800 series). If I hadn't bought my 6600GT for $99 on Black Friday I would have been interested.CK

I agree with CKDragon. I got my 6600GT for $99 also.

 

[formulav8]

It looks like the rebate expired the 31st, so I went ahead and edited the title.



Jason

 

[teknishun]

Anyone know if these are unlockable? My brother got one with his new setup. Seems pretty good stock for such a low price card.