Price Drop?

[cmn81]

As the topic summary states, I'm wondering what, if any, price drop is expected on current cards when the new 8800's come out.

I've been meaning to upgrade for about a month now but have decided to wait it out in the hopes of saving a little cash since I need to upgrade some other components as well. The money is burning a hole in my pocket and if its a matter of 30 bucks or so its not worth it to wait. I plan on getting a 7950gt or an x1900xt depending on price.

 

[Centurin]

I wouldn't expect mid range cards to change all that much. If anything, I'd get a 7900GTX since it will be the new mid range card.

 

[nitromullet]

I think most of the price drops (at least for NV cards) have already happened. IIRC, there are 7900GTX cards out there for $300 AMIR. With the price of the 8800GTS apparently set at $450-500, the new cards really won't have too much effect on cards selling at the $300 mark. I think that the higher end 7-series will disappear before they become bargain parts.

 

[Centurin]

Actually most 7900GTXs still sell for about $450. The 7950GTX sells for about $100 more. MSI was offering a large rebate on some 7900GTXs which is where people got that $350 amount from. But those are all sold out anyways.

 

[crydee]

You're going to get screwed on x1900xt prices because of the limited supply. Get X1950 series..

 

[cmn81]

I'm backing off ATI as a choice for now. Seems to be missing in the driver support side. I'm going for the 7950gt, good drivers, and if I get an EVGA brand card I can step up to the G80 cards in a month or two. Now if I could only find a 7950gt at a 250.00 price point from a retailer I'd bite the bullet finally. Guess I'll have to wait till after the 8th and see if there are any good deals around.

 

[kef7]

X1900 Crossfire for $310

Not as good as the sub-$300 X1900XT cards from a few weeks ago but not bad.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

the prices will drop when 8800gtx/gts are available is quantities. maybe in a month or so.