PNY Verto 6600 GT $199 after $30 MIR

[JatMan]

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How does it compare to XFX brand at buy.com or newegg.com. I am hoping that some of you who know about these cards would discuss how good this might be for a beginner in gaming.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

XFX sucks balls. Avoid them like the plague.

 

[the Juice]

They are good about RMA's. I asked for an RMA on a ti4600 that was dead and they replaced it no questions asked and it was recently.

 

[live2game]

Why does XFX suck balls.
I have had 3 cards from them and none have failed or hasd any bad tech support

 

[fleshconsumed]

Not a bad price. But you gotta pay tax and wait for a rebate. Another option would be to get a used 6800 (which is way better than 6600GT in 4xAA + AF mode) from FS forum, they usually go for about the same price - $220-240.

 

[motoxpress]

Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
XFX sucks balls. Avoid them like the plague.

I have been very happy with my XFX 6800nu. No other card maker provides a dual DVI that I am aware of.

mx

 

[sheltem]

Originally posted by: motoxpress

Originally posted by: DevilsAdvocate
XFX sucks balls. Avoid them like the plague.

I have been very happy with my XFX 6800nu. No other card maker provides a dual DVI that I am aware of.

mx

I just ordered an XFX 6600GT and their dual DVI was the main selling point.

 

[JatMan]

This PNY is also dual DVI. I think the only big difference would be the clock. XFX (1000 MHz) has higher than PNY (900MHz).

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Originally posted by: live2game
Why does XFX suck balls.
I have had 3 cards from them and none have failed or hasd any bad tech support

I've had 3 - and they all failed. 5900XTs.

 

[KingShak]

please tell me how a mere 12 pipeline 6800 nu, a used one of course is better then 6800 gt which has 16 pipelines, especially in 4xAA + AF mode. Please, Im just dying to know....

 

[jvarszegi]

Originally posted by: KingShak
please tell me how a mere 12 pipeline 6800 nu, a used one of course is better then 6800 gt which has 16 pipelines, especially in 4xAA + AF mode. Please, Im just dying to know....

It's better because it's in the price range. I recently bought a PNY 6800NU for $199 on sale at CompUSA, unlocked the extra pipelines and overclocked it a bit, and the card rocks compared to my old Radeon... Are you saying you can buy a used GT for ~$200?

 

[salsa086]

Please tell me what schools you attended so I don't sent my future kids there. How did you graduate without learning how to read? Please, I'm just dying to know....

get a used 6800 (which is way better than 6600GT in 4xAA + AF mode)

 

[Trikat]

Yes, I would tend to avoid XFX cards also. Not really good overclocking imo, but i guess it was ymmv to start with.
If dual dvi is your in your list of wants/needs then go ahead.
I have to say XFX packaging is better than BFG except for that warranty part.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: KingShak
please tell me how a mere 12 pipeline 6800 nu, a used one of course is better then 6800 gt which has 16 pipelines, especially in 4xAA + AF mode. Please, Im just dying to know....

Learn to read. I didn't say it was better than 6800GT, I said it was better than 6600GT. And since the price is about the same, you might as well go for a used 6800. And for that matter as jvarszegi pointed out a 6800 at $220 is a much better value for the money than 6800Gt at $360.

 

[maxcom]

Originally posted by: KingShak
please tell me how a mere 12 pipeline 6800 nu, a used one of course is better then 6800 gt which has 16 pipelines, especially in 4xAA + AF mode. Please, Im just dying to know....

owned:laugh:

 

[edplayer]

$210 for the XFX version here (no rebates): http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/...ty&item=14-150-080

 

[edplayer]

^ today only ^

 

[user1234]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
Not a bad price. But you gotta pay tax and wait for a rebate. Another option would be to get a used 6800 (which is way better than 6600GT in 4xAA + AF mode) from FS forum, they usually go for about the same price - $220-240.

well, two weeks ago CompUSA had a 6800nu for $200 AR ($50 instant, $50 mail-in), I believe it was a PNY.

 

[Auric]

So it takes a rebate to equal MSRP? Lol. Get back to me when they are $175.

 

[KingShak]

damn haha, I did get owned...... Sorry I thought it was 6800 and I just wanted to jump at the opportunity to own him, but i got owned. hahahaah damn !!!! Sorry man.

 

[amheck]

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
Not a bad price. But you gotta pay tax and wait for a rebate. Another option would be to get a used 6800 (which is way better than 6600GT in 4xAA + AF mode) from FS forum, they usually go for about the same price - $220-240.

well, two weeks ago CompUSA had a 6800nu for $200 AR ($50 instant, $50 mail-in), I believe it was a PNY.

Actually, it was a $70 IR and a $30 MIR, but who's counting.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: amheck

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
Not a bad price. But you gotta pay tax and wait for a rebate. Another option would be to get a used 6800 (which is way better than 6600GT in 4xAA + AF mode) from FS forum, they usually go for about the same price - $220-240.

well, two weeks ago CompUSA had a 6800nu for $200 AR ($50 instant, $50 mail-in), I believe it was a PNY.

Actually, it was a $70 IR and a $30 MIR, but who's counting.

Yeah, who's counting since they never ever had any?

 

[user1234]

yes, they did have it in store only - most stores in my area had it in stock for a few days - even up to thursday of that week (5 days after the sale started).

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: user1234
yes, they did have it in store only - most stores in my area had it in stock for a few days - even up to thursday of that week (5 days after the sale started).

Either you're extremely lucky, or you live in a some godforsaken place. I went next day and they were all gone, checked the website, none of the stores near me had it...

 

[gi0rgi0]

I got my 6800nu online. Its been running great the last couple of weeks ive had it! It oc's pretty good. Got over 10000 in 3dmark03.