*Now DEAD* ATI x800 XT PE for $434.95 shipped @ Gateway

[DestruyaUR]

Gateway ALWAYS seems to do this. It started with the GF4 Ti44/4600 "deal" a few years ago. Be ready to wait until hell itself freezes over then thaws out again for your card.

Oh how quickly people forget....

 

[Scopolamine]

Originally posted by: shady06
hmm. just placed order, no tax in CA apparently

How were you able to opt out of taxes even though you are in CA?
Did you choose education as a customer type? In that case don't you need to prove that you are buying for an educational institution?

Can anyone help?

 

[Psychosematic]

I just cancelled my Best Buy preorder which was $530 and wasn't gonna ship until 6/15 !!!

Great deal from Gateway here... and yea, this is definately a retail boxed XT PE.

Check out this summary if you're wondering how it stacks up against the 6800U http://puremhz.com:3146/showthread.php?t=821

 

[GeneralGrievous]

I ordered. Good luck everyone. Thanks OP.

 

[huesmann]

I'ma just let y'all drive the prices down for me.

 

[mindblendeR]

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
Gateway ALWAYS seems to do this. It started with the GF4 Ti44/4600 "deal" a few years ago. Be ready to wait until hell itself freezes over then thaws out again for your card.

Oh how quickly people forget....

You aren't even a Platinum member, so I will take what you say with a grain of salt buddy...

 

[Rebel7254]

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
Gateway ALWAYS seems to do this. It started with the GF4 Ti44/4600 "deal" a few years ago. Be ready to wait until hell itself freezes over then thaws out again for your card.

Oh how quickly people forget....

Oh well. At $65 below MSRP who cares. It's definitely the XT PE. Placing order now. Though I am kind of worried about their very low ratings at ResellerRatings.com, 1.2 out of 10.

 

[LennyZ]

crap,reseller rating is poor.of course i ordered first before checking.
anyone here ever deal with buying gateway stuff before?

 

[DoobieOnline]

Schweet! I had one on order with CDW for $469 shipped but they were showing 2 more weeks before receiving any. I cancelled that one and placed an order with Gateway since it's cheaper and hopefully they actually have them in stock. Thanks aggressor!

Doobie

 

[lowenbotten]

Originally posted by: mindblendeR

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
Gateway ALWAYS seems to do this. It started with the GF4 Ti44/4600 "deal" a few years ago. Be ready to wait until hell itself freezes over then thaws out again for your card.

Oh how quickly people forget....

You aren't even a Platinum member, so I will take what you say with a grain of salt buddy...

"You aren't even a Platinum member..." -- Is that supposed to be some sort of nerd insult? Yeah, you're not a platinum member so what you say doesn't count!

 

[Budmantom]

I'm in!!

BTW what's the difference between the xt and the xt pe, clock speed?


Tom

 

[Rebel7254]

This is the only thing I've seen regarding a regular XT version.

 

[davidos]

eway ALWAYS seems to do this. It started with the GF4 Ti44/4600 "deal" a few years ago. Be ready to wait until hell itself freezes over then thaws out again for your card.

I know what you are talking about... I ordered the Ti4400 from them a few years ago becasuse the price was like $50 less than everywhere else. Well, I waited ... and waited ... and waited. Order got canceled, then they took the card off their web site, then it came back, then EVERYONE had to call to get their orders reinstated ... then we all waited some more... and finally they came through!

They will get a lot of orders on this card and will probably get like 50 units in and then the backorder thing will drag out.

Not trying to be a buzz killer but the poster above is right. For me, I didn't mind waiting because
I like to look forward to things. Good luck to everyone. I hope it comes ASAP. I can't wait to hear your opinions of the card!

 

[Psychosematic]

Originally posted by: Budmantom
I'm in!!

BTW what's the difference between the xt and the xt pe, clock speed?


Tom

The X800 Pro only has 12 pipelines, the X800 XT PE has 16. This makes a huge difference in the latest games... not so much in older games.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: Rebel7254

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
Gateway ALWAYS seems to do this. It started with the GF4 Ti44/4600 "deal" a few years ago. Be ready to wait until hell itself freezes over then thaws out again for your card.

Oh how quickly people forget....

Oh well. At $65 below MSRP who cares. It's definitely the XT PE. Placing order now. Though I am kind of worried about their very low ratings at ResellerRatings.com, 1.2 out of 10.

Oops!



read the REVIEWS at resellerrating . . . i am SO tempted to cancel.

 

[Budmantom]

Originally posted by: Psychosematic

Originally posted by: Budmantom
I'm in!!

BTW what's the difference between the xt and the xt pe, clock speed?


Tom

The X800 Pro only has 12 pipelines, the X800 XT PE has 16. This makes a huge difference in the latest games... not so much in older games.

My question is the difference between the X800XT and the X800XT PE.

Tom

 

[GoffyDude]

well, i can't get past the shopping cart part...won't let me pay! i click on "check out" and it removes the item from my basket

 

[Axon]

Must....resist....

 

[Rebel7254]

Originally posted by: Budmantom

Originally posted by: Psychosematic

Originally posted by: Budmantom
I'm in!!

BTW what's the difference between the xt and the xt pe, clock speed?


Tom

The X800 Pro only has 12 pipelines, the X800 XT PE has 16. This makes a huge difference in the latest games... not so much in older games.

My question is the difference between the X800XT and the X800XT PE.

Tom

And I addressed that. Check this link http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=16206. It's the only thing I've seen on a regular XT version of the X800 so far.

 

[GoffyDude]

well, got things taken care of...amazing what the old standby is capable of (landline)

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: Rebel7254

Originally posted by: Budmantom

Originally posted by: Psychosematic

Originally posted by: Budmantom
I'm in!!

BTW what's the difference between the xt and the xt pe, clock speed?


Tom

The X800 Pro only has 12 pipelines, the X800 XT PE has 16. This makes a huge difference in the latest games... not so much in older games.

My question is the difference between the X800XT and the X800XT PE.

Tom

And I addressed that. Check this link http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=16206. It's the only thing I've seen on a regular XT version of the X800 so far.

No you did NOT . . . FIX your LINK

Evidently the ONLY difference between the 'XT' and the 'XT-PE' is the naming convention by ATI's partners . . . they are the SAME (or so the OPINION in GH goes, look for a CURRENT thread by NSF4)

:roll:

 

[R0CK3T]

Got this emailed to me...

"From: order@gateway.com
Subject: Gateway Order Confirmation - 1st email

Please do not reply to this email address. This email address is not monitored for replies.

Thank you for ordering from Gateway. We have received and processed your order. When we ship that order, we will send you another e-mail confirmation.

Order status: Your Gateway order has been placed and is currently being processed. Your estimated arrival date is 06/09/2004.

Order number: 7129****
Ship to address:
***********
**************************
********************

Monitor your order status anytime by using our online order status site!
Click here:

To email a Customer Service representative for any other issues, click on one of the following links:

Email: https://support.gateway.com/support/contact/contact_tech2.shtml

Gateway.com features the latest, brand name computer accessories and upgrades, including digital cameras, scanners, printers, monitors, memory, and much more. Best of all, you can finance these items through the Gateway® Easy Pay plan.

To learn more, visit www.gateway.com

Your Friends at Gateway!"

I guess its good to go. I might have to contact them again since I paid for overnight shipping. I want mine before the weekend comes around dammit. BTW I'm in CA and I paid for tax.

 

[NoVo]

Originally posted by: GoffyDude
well, got things taken care of...amazing what the old standby is capable of (landline)

You spoke to a "real" person? Shame on you for using that dated technology. Anyhow did you get any information from the "real" person regarding, stock, delivery date, is this a bait deal?, etc. Thanks

 

[mindblendeR]

Originally posted by: R0CK3T
Got this emailed to me...

"From: order@gateway.com
Subject: Gateway Order Confirmation - 1st email

Please do not reply to this email address. This email address is not monitored for replies.

Thank you for ordering from Gateway. We have received and processed your order. When we ship that order, we will send you another e-mail confirmation.

Order status: Your Gateway order has been placed and is currently being processed. Your estimated arrival date is 06/09/2004.

Order number: 7129****
Ship to address:
***********
**************************
********************

Monitor your order status anytime by using our online order status site!
Click here:

To email a Customer Service representative for any other issues, click on one of the following links:

Email: https://support.gateway.com/support/contact/contact_tech2.shtml

Gateway.com features the latest, brand name computer accessories and upgrades, including digital cameras, scanners, printers, monitors, memory, and much more. Best of all, you can finance these items through the Gateway® Easy Pay plan.

To learn more, visit www.gateway.com

Your Friends at Gateway!"

I guess its good to go. I might have to contact them again since I paid for overnight shipping. I want mine before the weekend comes around dammit. BTW I'm in CA and I paid for tax.

Got the same email not two minutes ago...

From: order@gateway.com
Subject: Gateway Order Confirmation - 1st email

Thank you for ordering from Gateway. We have received and processed your order. When we ship that order, we will send you another e-mail confirmation.

Order status: Your Gateway order has been placed and is currently being processed. Your estimated arrival date is 06/10/2004.



So I'm crossing my fingers (and toes)!!!

 

[ir0nw0lf]

No need to google for the free shipping coupon code, that code is on the shopping cart page after you add the item. How nice of them to make it that much easier to find.