POLL: Grab an OEM X1800XT for $299 or a 7900GT for $299?

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: Tom
Ha Ha, I hoped this poll would help me decide about buying an x1800xt or not, but it's a tie !!

Not anymore it is. I just voted! To me, they are both the same thing, just depends on the game you play.

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: Tom
Ha Ha, I hoped this poll would help me decide about buying an x1800xt or not, but it's a tie !!

There is no doubt in my mind the X1800XT 512MB RETAIL for $236 (AR + $50 iloveati "coupon") is a far better deal than a $300+ 7900GT.

 

[Golgatha]

There's one of the X1800XTs that you can get for like $240 after MIR and coupon code. The code works on all ATI cards $299 or more.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1850054&enterthread=y

 

[Tom]

Yes, that deal is what I'm considering..i keep hoping it will sell out so I won't be tempted..

I think it's the best deal I've seen in a while, but but but, with the x1900GT coming out, I expect the prices of the 7900GT, and x1900GT will drop to $250 or less, and that is my real dilemma, comparing those cards to the x1800xt, they're all probably very close.

But I kinda like the 512mb of ram on the x1800xt, seems like it might come in handy some day.

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: Tom
Yes, that deal is what I'm considering..i keep hoping it will sell out so I won't be tempted..

I think it's the best deal I've seen in a while, but but but, with the x1900GT coming out, I expect the prices of the 7900GT, and x1900GT will drop to $250 or less, and that is my real dilemma, comparing those cards to the x1800xt, they're all probably very close.

But I kinda like the 512mb of ram on the x1800xt, seems like it might come in handy some day.

Unless you play alot of shader-heavy games, I'm gonna guesstimate the X1900GT will be slower than the X1800XT. You're talking 12pp/36ps 575/1200, vs. 16pp/16ps 625/1500. The X1800XT leads the way with memory bandwidth by far and in games that dont make much use of the extra shader power, will wipe the floor otherwise.

I'm also going to guesstimate the X1900GT will sell for around $300, and the X1800XT is being sold for such a low price to get rid of them so they wont be competition for the X1900GT when it arrives.

 

[Wreckage]

Originally posted by: Extelleron

Originally posted by: Tom
Ha Ha, I hoped this poll would help me decide about buying an x1800xt or not, but it's a tie !!

There is no doubt in my mind the X1800XT 512MB RETAIL for $236 (AR + $50 iloveati "coupon") is a far better deal than a $300+ 7900GT.

You advertise for ATI in your sig :roll:

You can get an overclocked 7900GT for $299 with a free copy of Tomb Raider. No rebate or coupon needed.

 

[Ackmed]

Originally posted by: Tom
Ha Ha, I hoped this poll would help me decide about buying an x1800xt or not, but it's a tie !!

Not with todays prices.

Originally posted by: Wreckage

You can get an overclocked 7900GT for $299 with a free copy of Tomb Raider. No rebate or coupon needed. Besides the ATI coupon expired.

Not everyone plays Tomb Raider.

And no the coupon has NOT expired. Dont try to spread even more misinformation than usual. Thanks. The 512MB XT is much cheaper than any GT.

 

[imported_ST]

Originally posted by: Ackmed

Not everyone plays Tomb Raider.

And no the coupon has NOT expired. Dont try to spread even more misinformation than usual. Thanks. The 512MB XT is much cheaper than any GT.

The coupon seems to not have expired, but the $50 "iloveati" rebate is applied AFTER taxes and shipping.

HIS Hightech H180XT512DVN Radeon X1800XT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail $409.00

Subtotal: $409.00
Tax: $26.03
Shipping: $5.49
Discount From Promo Code $-50.00
Total: $390.52
$80.00 Mail-in Rebate $310.92

The X1800XT is cheaper, but not buy much. As for performance and IQ, i won't touch on this topic...yet. Damn wish newegg would move outta CA already!

 

[Wreckage]

The ATI coupon expires May 3rd. My bad. I will edit my original statement.

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: ST

Originally posted by: Ackmed

Not everyone plays Tomb Raider.

And no the coupon has NOT expired. Dont try to spread even more misinformation than usual. Thanks. The 512MB XT is much cheaper than any GT.

The coupon seems to not have expired, but the $50 "iloveati" rebate is applied AFTER taxes and shipping.

HIS Hightech H180XT512DVN Radeon X1800XT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail $409.00

Subtotal: $409.00
Tax: $26.03
Shipping: $5.49
Discount From Promo Code $-50.00
Total: $390.52
$80.00 Mail-in Rebate $310.92

Why choose the highest price X1800XT? Get the MSI X1800XT for $236 AR + iloveati

The X1800XT is cheaper, but not buy much. As for performance and IQ, i won't touch on this topic...yet. Damn wish newegg would move outta CA already!

 

[Extelleron]

Originally posted by: Wreckage

Originally posted by: Extelleron

Originally posted by: Tom
Ha Ha, I hoped this poll would help me decide about buying an x1800xt or not, but it's a tie !!

There is no doubt in my mind the X1800XT 512MB RETAIL for $236 (AR + $50 iloveati "coupon") is a far better deal than a $300+ 7900GT.

You advertise for ATI in your sig :roll:

You can get an overclocked 7900GT for $299 with a free copy of Tomb Raider. No rebate or coupon needed.

Yes, I do, and I'm proud of my support for ATI. All Hail ATI! All Hail Red! Down with the Green Monsters!

 

[TanisHalfElven]

so did you get it. cuiz the coupon expires today ?
which one ?

 

[Ackmed]

Originally posted by: ST

Originally posted by: Ackmed

Not everyone plays Tomb Raider.

And no the coupon has NOT expired. Dont try to spread even more misinformation than usual. Thanks. The 512MB XT is much cheaper than any GT.

The coupon seems to not have expired, but the $50 "iloveati" rebate is applied AFTER taxes and shipping.

HIS Hightech H180XT512DVN Radeon X1800XT 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail $409.00

Subtotal: $409.00
Tax: $26.03
Shipping: $5.49
Discount From Promo Code $-50.00
Total: $390.52
$80.00 Mail-in Rebate $310.92

The X1800XT is cheaper, but not buy much. As for performance and IQ, i won't touch on this topic...yet. Damn wish newegg would move outta CA already!

Not everyone pays taxes. In fact, only three states do? I added it to my cart yesterday, and its $300 +5 shipping, -$50 coupon, makes it $255 shipped. Making it MUCh cheaper than ANY 7900GT and with 512MB ram to boot.
But good try... ?