Originally posted by: Chunkee
i have an oc'd opty 165 at 2.7... with 1gb memory running xp pro with raptor.
I notice when i play quake 4 there is lag, and it drives me crazy. i can upgrade to the gts for 188 bux...
is it worth it? will i see a performance increase?
jC
Originally posted by: Raider1284
the problem with step up is you have to pay the MSRP for the card even though you paid no where near MSRP for the card you are trading it in for. Granted it is still a really nice gesture from EVGA, but its brutal having to buy a 8800gtx from EVGA at 650 when you see them around ~550 everywhere else. So unless your card's value has dropped below the price difference between MSRP and current stores, the Step-Up program is not worth it.
Now the process of step up is a serious pain in the keister.
Originally posted by: zagood
I took advantage of the step up from a 7900GS that I overpaid for at Fry's. $250. Ouch. Step-Up was a no-brainer. $180+ship for the 8800GTS.
When I first sent it in, things were smooth. I was on the waiting list, waited maybe 2 weeks then got the confirmation that they had one for me. That's when things got a little ugly.
Let's just say that I wouldn't fax ANYTHING to eVGA. Always email. And if you've got a problem, just call. When/if they pick up the phone, they're really easy to deal with.
-z
Maybe he should be telling that to the boss instead of the customers...Originally posted by: zagood
I was told on the phone that all faxes go through the some other department, I think it was accounting...I'm assuming they only have one fax machine or something lol. Anyway the guy on the phone said they lose a lot of Step-Up faxes because of that.
-z
Originally posted by: fivetiger
I've been looking into the Stepup program because I'm building a new computer this month, but I just don't get it. I mean, I understand the details, but I don't understand who would need to do this.
If I thought I was going to want a better card in only 90 days, why wouldn't I just buy the best card I can right off the bat? I guess it's essentially buying a new card for full price, but getting to use an older card for 3 months for free first.
The only use I can see is if you are already commited to buying a not-yet-released card, but need a "placeholder card" in the meantime (e.g. if your old card just died). But by doing that you are also commited to paying the outrageous retail price that a brand-spanking new card is going to command...with no chance of getting a sale price.
Is there something I'm missing?
Originally posted by: fivetiger
^^^
I'm sorry. I still don't get it.
Why would you bother buying the 8800 GTS when you know the refresh is within 90 days? If you wait, you'll at least have a chance of buying it for less than retail. If you step-up, you're locked into the high retail release price.