I heard from AMD that I need 300W power supply for my Athlon 650, and I did so. I know T-bird will cost less power, but I do not know if you get enough power.
DannyLove
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FINALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYY----------- Status: " Complete "
Wow, i guess the CSR weren't lying when they said they were going to be a new shippment on the 4th. I was this close in canceling it 2 days ago. Well, i got my tracking # and everything and I should see it today, I hope it arrives before i have to go to class. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks BLoop!!!
Danny
Wow, i guess the CSR weren't lying when they said they were going to be a new shippment on the 4th. I was this close in canceling it 2 days ago. Well, i got my tracking # and everything and I should see it today, I hope it arrives before i have to go to class. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks BLoop!!!
Danny
Well, I'm in NY and they told me today it would be shipped out of PA today. Still showing "Sent to Warehouse" on account page, so we'll see how it goes. I was calling to b&moan about buy.com's fulfillment policy (whereas I ordered on the 25th and people ordering after me got their's already) but the CSR said the warehouse was shipping mine today, so I didn't bother. No email nor account update at this time, but cautiously optimistic...
I just sent my card back to BUY.COM yesterday. Not sure how long the turn around will take, maybe they'll still have some of the new shipment when my card reaches them.
MustISO
MustISO
I don't know if this info will help anyone, but I just called Buy.com and was informed that my order shipped out yesterday from the Jonesboro warehouse. Online it still says "sent to warehouse". I don't know where Jonesboro is, but I'm in Wisconsin. Hope this helps.
Well, there's a Jonesboro in just about every state...the only one I've ever heard of is Arkansas, but that wouldn't make a lot of sense now would it? I'm in MI and ordered mine on 26 and still no show. I'll be patient since I don't really have the money to pay for it right now anyhoo 
So far customer support on this board SUCKS. For the USA the only contact info is by e-mail or fax. If your in germany, you get a number and all!
Is this deal totally over or can i still get it (or something similar), and i also dont know where to get the rebates and coupons from, what can i do?
well the card says its back in stock but everytime i check back it seems to jump in price... i remember seeing it at 170~ now its at $193.95!!!!! jebus!
Mine showed up today. Opened it up and found that the static bag had been opened. there was a sticker torn in half underneath a new one. The card looks new but this really pisses me off. I don't think I will be doing business with them in the future. Find out tomorrow if it works.
Just received mine which I ordered Dec 23rd. Running fine at 230/375 but I have to set AGP to 1x instead of 2x. Had this problem with my Elsa Erazor X SDR Geoforce too. Until I removed the stock fan and added a 50 mm fan that ran direct from PS. Seems like there is some sort of problem with using too much juice off the AGP slot. I have a Soyo BA + 100 board FYI. Great card getting 7146 3D Mark 2000. Runs at 96 FSB too.
fullOBoost:
Read my previous post(s).
Look in your BIOS for an option called "AGP Driving". Set it to "Manual". Then look for "AGP Driving Value". Set it to "DA".
That eliminated all lockups I had with the card. Seems to be an issue with the VIA KT133 chipset and Geforce2 GTS cards.
Hope it works for you.
[hotwater]
Read my previous post(s).
Look in your BIOS for an option called "AGP Driving". Set it to "Manual". Then look for "AGP Driving Value". Set it to "DA".
That eliminated all lockups I had with the card. Seems to be an issue with the VIA KT133 chipset and Geforce2 GTS cards.
Hope it works for you.
[hotwater]
Donuts, I received my Elsa Geforce 2 GTS from Onvia and it also looked like it had been opened. There was another antistatic warning sticker on top of an original one which had been opened previously, you can see the remnants of the glue material on the antistatic bag. Also, there was a round green sticker with some writing on it stuck on the corner of the card itself. I wonder if these were returns that they are reselling? I'm gonna keep a close eye on this card in case there are problems.
Well, as I previously posted about the stack vers queue issue, it has now hit me. A guy at work ordered his a day after me and got an e-mail saying his had been shipped. I have yet to receive any e-mail nor a card. I can wait, but I just wanted to let you all know.
Edit: He ordered on the 27th, I ordered on the 26th. We both live in the same area within Michigan.
Edit: He ordered on the 27th, I ordered on the 26th. We both live in the same area within Michigan.
fullOboost , there is an 800# for ELSA, they're located in California. I called em on Monday to talk to them about the bad card I got. The number is 1-800-272-ELSA. Be warned, I waited on hold for 35 minutes.
MustISO
MustISO
A word of advice for those receiving what appears to be second-hand merchandise. Call, email, AND write a letter to the company you purchased the item from noting the appearance that this is second-hand merchandise. This creates a log and paper trail that you have noticed a potential problem. That way, if and when there are problems you can point to the fact that you got a second-hand item. This is not the best thing you can do, but it beats nothing.
If, however, you don't want someone else's return, call them (and follow with a letter) and "refuse acceptance of the goods due to their non-conformance". You ordered a "new" card not a "used" one. If they offer to reduce the price, then that choice is up to you. Otherwise, insist that they take back their "used" card and ship a "new" one per the terms of your contract. Many companies (the good ones) will offer to replace the card immediately and you send the old one back after you receive the new one. Insist that they set-up a pick up. And yes they can do this. They will insist that they be authorized to charge your card before sending the new card just in case you don't send it back. But this way, you have use of a card until the new one arrives.
Finally, you do not have to pay for shipping again. Technically, they breached by sending non-conforming goods. It is their obligation to provide conforming goods, not yours, so any additional shipping charges are on them (this includes the cost to return the used card). You may encounter a bit of resistance on this, but it's the law. Years ago before I was building my own systems, I ordered a computer from TigerDirect. They sent me a computer with a lesser video card than I had ordered. They refused to replace the card with what I had ordered as they "couldn't do it for that price". I took some time and some doing, but I finally got them to pick up the item and credit my account for all of my charges. Then I decided to begin building my own.
Companies count on consumers not knowing the law, and most CSR's and salesman are clueless as to contract law or consumer protection statutes. If all consumers were familiar with their legal rights on things like this, many of the less reputable companies that try stunts like this would probably go out of business. Good luck all. And remember, document everything!
If, however, you don't want someone else's return, call them (and follow with a letter) and "refuse acceptance of the goods due to their non-conformance". You ordered a "new" card not a "used" one. If they offer to reduce the price, then that choice is up to you. Otherwise, insist that they take back their "used" card and ship a "new" one per the terms of your contract. Many companies (the good ones) will offer to replace the card immediately and you send the old one back after you receive the new one. Insist that they set-up a pick up. And yes they can do this. They will insist that they be authorized to charge your card before sending the new card just in case you don't send it back. But this way, you have use of a card until the new one arrives.
Finally, you do not have to pay for shipping again. Technically, they breached by sending non-conforming goods. It is their obligation to provide conforming goods, not yours, so any additional shipping charges are on them (this includes the cost to return the used card). You may encounter a bit of resistance on this, but it's the law. Years ago before I was building my own systems, I ordered a computer from TigerDirect. They sent me a computer with a lesser video card than I had ordered. They refused to replace the card with what I had ordered as they "couldn't do it for that price". I took some time and some doing, but I finally got them to pick up the item and credit my account for all of my charges. Then I decided to begin building my own.
Companies count on consumers not knowing the law, and most CSR's and salesman are clueless as to contract law or consumer protection statutes. If all consumers were familiar with their legal rights on things like this, many of the less reputable companies that try stunts like this would probably go out of business. Good luck all. And remember, document everything!
Thanks for the info hotwater, and also thank for the elsa # mustISO, I will write that down for future if needed. I downloaded a 1005b driver for my bios that I had not seen before, and then also reinstalled the newest nvidia drivers, and it seems to be working great in win98 right now! Have been playing Delta Force Land Warrior and Motocross Madness 2 and both work GREAT. Thanks for everyones input that has helped!
Received mine an hour ago - Jan 5th
Ordered December 23rd.
Kinda makes me mad, cuz I wanted to write this card off for my business for last years taxes. But they charged my card in 2001. Oh well, still a good deal. And it is in a brand new shrink wrapped box.
Ordered December 23rd.
Kinda makes me mad, cuz I wanted to write this card off for my business for last years taxes. But they charged my card in 2001. Oh well, still a good deal. And it is in a brand new shrink wrapped box.
Installed my card today and it seems to be working fine even though it appeared used or repackaged. I fired off a e-mail to them venting my displeasure. I'll let you know what their response is.
Raybies, just went back and caught your post. Mine had one half of a torn yellow caution sticker underneath a new one. There were no stickers with writting on the card it's self.
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