Have ATi Radeon 9800 non-Pros definately been discontinued?

[Lonyo]

I'm looking at getting one from a UK place with 28 in stock for a nice price, but I don't have all the £££ right now.

Knowing this place, they'll have sold out in 5 days (by which time I'll have the money), I could borrow some, but have the 9800 non-pro's been discontinued and retailers only have their current stocks, or will places be able to get more in?

 

[Alkaline5]

Technically ATI has not discontinued the 9800np, but they appear to have stopped allowing third parties to sell or market it for some reason.

 

[cockeyed]

I was lucky enough to buy a 9800np a couple of weeks ago. At that time, it was very hard to find them. I just lucked out and found one at Best Buy - USA ($240). I was at BB today looking around and noticed that they no longer have any new or open box returns of 9800's. I know nothing official, but all indications are that the 9800np is history. My advice; grab one while you can!

 

[Blackroot]

If they havn't stopped them now, by time 9600xt is out, they'll be gone for sure.

 

[Lonyo]

I'll just have to hope that they don't sell the 28 they have in stock by Saturday, or it'll be 5900 for me

 

[Blackroot]

good luck.


EDIT: why don't you put money down that you have so you can reserve.

 

[Pocatello]

I think the 9800NP is discontinued. I RMA a Radeon 9800NP a couple of week ago, and ATi sent me a Radeon 9800 Pro to replace it.

 

[cockeyed]

Originally posted by: Pocatello
I think the 9800NP is discontinued. I RMA a Radeon 9800NP a couple of week ago, and ATi sent me a Radeon 9800 Pro to replace it.

You made out real good. I had thought about this. I just got my ATI 9800np retail with its 3 year ATI warranty. If it should fail in 2 or 3 years, maybe by then I would get a 9900XT! Now that would be a good deal!