EVGA GTX 480 for $250 @ Amazon

[n0x1ous]

Sorry if this is a re post but didn't see it on here. Great Deal IMO for those who can take the heat and noise.

Picked up two myself to replace my aging 260's...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

EDIT : Better deal at Tigerdirect for $220

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...469&CatId=3669

EDIT 2: even better - back to $210 @ newegg with the promo code

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130759

 

[Lyfer]

Isn't the 400's series the super loud and power hungry series?

 

[lavaheadache]

I take it that you didn't see these for $210 a pop on newegg the other day?

 

[lavaheadache]

Isn't the 400's series the super loud and power hungry series?

not this again.

 

[n0x1ous]

I take it that you didn't see these for $210 a pop on newegg the other day?

I did see that, but I was too late. Still a good deal at $250 I think.

 

[n0x1ous]

Isn't the 400's series the super loud and power hungry series?

notice i said "for those that can take the heat and noise" Power wise, not much different than the 580's I dont think.

Some people (such as myself) only care about absolute performance.

 

[Soccerman06]

Its also $220 shipped at tigerdirect, why is op being so excited?

 

[n0x1ous]

Its also $220 shipped at tigerdirect, why is op being so excited?

Tigerdirect says available in store only. you have a link that shows otherwise?

 

[skipsneeky2]

Shocked most people skip right over this sorta deal and jump on like a gtx570 or 6970 @$300+.

Sure it has noise and heat but with a little oc,it will have gtx580 performance at half the cost of a 7950 even and from reading some of the signatures of forum members,noise nor heat for most is a issue,just a natural hate for the 400 series.

 

[Soccerman06]

Tigerdirect says available in store only. you have a link that shows otherwise?

No, but I know its $250 at newegg as well, so this so called deal isnt special or only at amazon. Also we have a forum dedicated to deals.

 

[n0x1ous]

Shocked most people skip right over this sorta deal and jump on like a gtx570 or 6970 @$300+.

Sure it has noise and heat but with a little oc,it will have gtx580 performance at half the cost of a 7950 even and from reading some of the signatures of forum members,noise nor heat for most is a issue,just a natural hate for the 400 series.

+1 :thumbsup: Exactly right; not to mention the 480 has more VRam than the 570 and a more robust PCB that can be pushed further

 

[n0x1ous]

No, but I know its $250 at newegg as well, so this so called deal isnt special or only at amazon. Also we have a forum dedicated to deals.

Didnt say it was special or the greatest thing ever. Just wanted to let others know about a good deal. It just became available a little bit ago at Newegg as it was sold out this morning there.

What's with all the negativity?

 

[DeeJayeS]

just wait another week and get a 7850 for $250 and overclock the hell out of it

 

[lavaheadache]

+1 :thumbsup: Exactly right; not to mention the 480 has more VRam than the 570 and a more robust PCB that can be pushed further

I would take a 480 over a 570 any day of the week.

 

[n0x1ous]

just wait another week and get a 7850 for $250 and overclock the hell out of it

A good choice as well for most, but I have a 680i so no CF and I typically run Multi-GPU setups.

 

[ss284]

Summer is coming

 

[surfsatwerk]

Winter is coming

Abandon your trifling "video cards" you knights of summer. Spend your money on weapons and provisions.

 

[kalrith]

just wait another week and get a 7850 for $250 and overclock the hell out of it

That's what I would do. Even if it doesn't quite match an overclocked 480 in performance, I'd gladly lose out on a little bit of performance for the better power and thermals.

 

[BD231]

That's what I would do. Even if it doesn't quite match an overclocked 480 in performance, I'd gladly lose out on a little bit of performance for the better power and thermals.

You drive a '79 monte carlo, what's that get like 12 miles per gallon? You're supposed to want the card with the biggest ballz!

 

[MrK6]

Shocked most people skip right over this sorta deal and jump on like a gtx570 or 6970 @$300+.

Sure it has noise and heat but with a little oc,it will have gtx580 performance at half the cost of a 7950 even and from reading some of the signatures of forum members,noise nor heat for most is a issue,just a natural hate for the 400 series.

Why wouldn't they? What's the point of playing games if you can't even hear them?

 

[n0x1ous]

Why wouldn't they? What's the point of playing games if you can't even hear them?

A lot of people (myself included) only play with headphones on so noise really isn't a factor. Playing competitive FPS games online you get a big advantage wearing headphones in order to get positional sound. Noise wasn't really a factor at all when I built my rig. Different people care about different things.

Looks like Tigerdirect has them for $220 shipped again.

 

[kalrith]

You drive a '79 monte carlo, what's that get like 12 miles per gallon? You're supposed to want the card with the biggest ballz!

You're right! In for 2!!!!

 

[skipsneeky2]

A lot of people (myself included) only play with headphones on so noise really isn't a factor. Playing competitive FPS games online you get a big advantage wearing headphones in order to get positional sound. Noise wasn't really a factor at all when I built my rig. Different people care about different things.

Looks like Tigerdirect has them for $220 shipped again.

I just installed a soudblaster xfi titanium a couple days ago,its pretty bad ass over the lousy arzalia realtek chip that kept popping in games.

Got these $30 sony headphones that are built for better bass and with the card it sounds so good i was hearing like bugs and insects in BF3,which i never heard before and my room has a rumble to it from my subwoofer on my $40 40w 2.1 creative when i'm in the chopper in BC2 and BF3 which is insane.

Soon enough,the 40w 2.1 set will be replaced with a pair of logitech thx certified z623 200w speakers as a final touch to the build.:thumbsup:

 

[skipsneeky2]

You drive a '79 monte carlo, what's that get like 12 miles per gallon? You're supposed to want the card with the biggest ballz!

I bet he is getting at least 15mpg especially if it is a built up 454,which i'm not certain was available in the 79 year....then again any small block v8 would get the same or better.

My last project was a 2 door 1965 chrysler newport and being about 25 feet long and housing a big block 383 with the 727 auto,that got 15mpg on the highway after i installed a 4 600cfm edelbrock performer intake manifold and carb so i would think the monte carlo should get a more respectable mpg then my old tank did LOL especially if its a stock motor with all the emissions crap all on it still.

 

[MrK6]

A lot of people (myself included) only play with headphones on so noise really isn't a factor. Playing competitive FPS games online you get a big advantage wearing headphones in order to get positional sound. Noise wasn't really a factor at all when I built my rig. Different people care about different things.

Looks like Tigerdirect has them for $220 shipped again.

Until you get a quieter rig, and then you realize all that you were missing. Ambient sounds make a ton of difference in an FPS, e.g. hearing footsteps that much further away is a life saver. If you're going to play the competitive FPS gaming card, I would think you would know that. But different strokes for different folks.