So I have the opportunity to get a 9800gx2 for cheap!

[Magusigne]

Should I jump on this? It's 279 shipped. NIB

I don't have SLI capability, but I imagine the prices are going to drop substantially for the 260/280, and I'm not entirely positive, but I think they will run alot cooler than a GX2...thoughts?

 

[Nathelion]

No. Just no.

Read the other thread on here on what another user said about his 9800GX2 experiences

 

[adairusmc]

Go for it. Mine works flawlessly.

No. Just no.

Read the other thread on here on what another user said about his 9800GX2 experiences

I forgot about that. I guess he is the all-knowing authority on 9800GX2 cards. Maybe it is just an illusion that my card has been working great since I got it. :roll:

 

[DaveSimmons]

If you trust the vendor then yes, just yes.

Look at the benchmarks in the 48xx review thread at anandtech.com.

 

[imported_Scoop]

Well your PSU seems capable, it's the best thing out there at the moment without SLI or CF.

 

[mhouck]

I have you're same power supply for my system with the GX2 and you will have no problems with it. If you can't SLI and aren't thinking of crossfire for the 4800's then it is a great choice especially for that price. It's basically sli'ed 8800GTS 512's. If you have the upgrade itch, pull the trigger.

 

[sgrinavi]

I like mine; it does the job well and is still very close to being the fastest card available at 1900x1200 and below.

 

[Nathelion]

Originally posted by: adairusmc
Go for it. Mine works flawlessly.

No. Just no.

Read the other thread on here on what another user said about his 9800GX2 experiences

I forgot about that. I guess he is the all-knowing authority on 9800GX2 cards. Maybe it is just an illusion that my card has been working great since I got it. :roll:

But you bought yours before the new gen cards came out and all the idiot kids out there started sending their GX2s back to the stores, yes?

 

[bryanW1995]

I think that fact that it's nib is a big deal here. $279 for that card is a fantastic deal right now imho. it is significantly faster than 4870 and it costs less. 'nuff said.

 

[Magusigne]

eVGA warranty cover overclocking? I'd like to get it up to the SSC edition as this is a vanilla version

 

[surfsatwerk]

Originally posted by: Powernick50
eVGA warranty cover overclocking? I'd like to get it up to the SSC edition as this is a vanilla version

They cover overclocking and just about anything else short of volt mods or nonstandard bios flashing.

 

[AmdInside]

Can you share the location that sells this card for $279? I want in.

 

[Magusigne]

haha ebay with 35% off..unfortunately it appears eVGA does not warranty cards bought off ebay So this all might be for moot.

 

[bryanW1995]

Originally posted by: surfsatwerk

Originally posted by: Powernick50
eVGA warranty cover overclocking? I'd like to get it up to the SSC edition as this is a vanilla version

They cover overclocking and just about anything else short of volt mods or nonstandard bios flashing.

evga is great in this area, too bad ati has no comparable board partners. as mentioned, anything short of volt-mods or bios flashes is cool with them.

 

[Magusigne]

Except even a NIB purchase from ebay won't be covereD

 

[Magusigne]

Boom Headshot..pulled the trigger on a 200 dollar sapphire 4870

I'm so impulsive.

 

[BLHealthy4life]

I cannot find this freaking 35% live seach ebay deal anywhere!

help!

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: bryanW1995


evga is great in this area, too bad ati has no comparable board partners. as mentioned, anything short of volt-mods or bios flashes is cool with them.

Any manufacturer will cover overclocking in their warranty -- just don't tell them you did it, and they'll never know. I don't see why this is a selling point for some people.

 

[taltamir]

Originally posted by: adairusmc
Go for it. Mine works flawlessly.

No. Just no.

Read the other thread on here on what another user said about his 9800GX2 experiences

I forgot about that. I guess he is the all-knowing authority on 9800GX2 cards. Maybe it is just an illusion that my card has been working great since I got it. :roll:

he is refering to the fact that everyone is sending their GX2 for a refund now... so newegg, frys, bestbuy, etc are repacking them and selling as new in box, but they are clearly used. serial registered already with manufacturer, defects, etc...

anyways... @300$ I wouldn't say it is a good deal. A power hog, extra bugs, microstutter, waiting for driver support for your game, inefficient scaling except for 2560x1600 resolution...
I would get it at 200$. Not 300$.

 

[Magusigne]

Thanks for all your replies.

I decided too much controversy on this issue, I ended up buying a new sapphire 4870 for 199 shipped..I might get another sometime soon but it should be a good upgrade from my 8800GT. Even though I have 16x/4x I could always add another for a boost.

 

[taltamir]

you mean 4850?
the 4870 go for 300$... if you got it for 200$ that is an AWESOME deal and I would love to hear where you got it

 

[Magusigne]

Taltamir..I mean 4870..check the hot deals forum. It appears to be legit.

309 MSRP +10 dollar shipping from mwave store on ebay.

Microsoft Live offers 25% off ebay purchase (this one qualified) +10% off code ebay sent in e-mail+10 dollar off shipping code=DIRT CHEAP