There is no way to tell if it has the 128mb card. Both boxes are identical except for maybe a sticker that says 64mb is faster than the 128mb card. Ones that are labeled as such are definitely the 64mb ones. The unlabeled ones from PNY may have the 128mb card because apparently they just put the wrong card in the box.
I just got back from the Milpitas, CA BB. They had them for $79, but were OOS. Guy didn't know if or when they would get more.
OK rather odd experience but still worked out for me.
I went to two BB in my area and One CUSA (Orange County CA). All had none in stock. Actually the Fountain Valley CUSA said they had 4, but after digging arround in the back the sales guy said that the 4 were DOA returns (the "checked" them to confirm the DOA). Anyhow so feeling a bit down I went to the Best Buy in Costa Mesa. They didn't even have a shelf sticker for the card, so I thought I was out of the deal. Just for the heck of it I had the sales guy check the computers for stock an any of the other BB stores in Souther Cali. He had kept on insisting that I buy the card on line since I may get it in a couple of days. However I had cheked last night and noticed that it was still 169.99 on the website. Oh well I had a few min to spare while he went to go look up stock information on the system. So I plop down at the computer center terminal and get onto Bestbuy.com. Did a search and PNY card came up once again at $169.99. I accidently clicked on the "BUY" button and it loaded it into my shopping cart. This time however the 169.99 was crossed out and replaced with the $79.99 price!
I am now in my office looking at the website, and it still shows up as 169.99 in and out of the cart...... not sure whats going on, but if you feel lucky go into the store and order it online from their (website not quite replicated to all servers?). I just checked my order status and I see my order "In progress" with a final price of $86.19 after tax. Now just to wait and see if I get a 128MB card.....
I went to two BB in my area and One CUSA (Orange County CA). All had none in stock. Actually the Fountain Valley CUSA said they had 4, but after digging arround in the back the sales guy said that the 4 were DOA returns (the "checked" them to confirm the DOA). Anyhow so feeling a bit down I went to the Best Buy in Costa Mesa. They didn't even have a shelf sticker for the card, so I thought I was out of the deal. Just for the heck of it I had the sales guy check the computers for stock an any of the other BB stores in Souther Cali. He had kept on insisting that I buy the card on line since I may get it in a couple of days. However I had cheked last night and noticed that it was still 169.99 on the website. Oh well I had a few min to spare while he went to go look up stock information on the system. So I plop down at the computer center terminal and get onto Bestbuy.com. Did a search and PNY card came up once again at $169.99. I accidently clicked on the "BUY" button and it loaded it into my shopping cart. This time however the 169.99 was crossed out and replaced with the $79.99 price!
I am now in my office looking at the website, and it still shows up as 169.99 in and out of the cart...... not sure whats going on, but if you feel lucky go into the store and order it online from their (website not quite replicated to all servers?). I just checked my order status and I see my order "In progress" with a final price of $86.19 after tax. Now just to wait and see if I get a 128MB card.....
I just checked some BBs in Maryland. $79.99 on the shelf but all the locations I checked were OOS:
Rockville - computer said they were out of stock, didn't actually go
Gaithersburg - none when I got there
Germantown - none when I got there (tho they said Gaithersburg had 1 in the computer?)
Apparently someone had traced my path earlier, looks like he/she cleaned out the stock that Germantown had. Thanks a lot, now I'm stuck with my Kyro 2 until the next deal!
Rockville - computer said they were out of stock, didn't actually go
Gaithersburg - none when I got there
Germantown - none when I got there (tho they said Gaithersburg had 1 in the computer?)
Apparently someone had traced my path earlier, looks like he/she cleaned out the stock that Germantown had. Thanks a lot, now I'm stuck with my Kyro 2 until the next deal!
There were about 10 of these on the shelf when I went at the Omaha location.
Don't know yet whether I got the 64 or 128 version, but I'll have gotten a good deal with either.
Edit: It's the 128. Xirtam is happy.
Don't know yet whether I got the 64 or 128 version, but I'll have gotten a good deal with either.
Edit: It's the 128. Xirtam is happy.
schavera - I just bought one of the open box ones at the Grapevine store for 69.99. The guy there said he was going to mark them all $69.99.
I don't expect it to be a 128MB card, but at least it was $10 cheaper.
I don't expect it to be a 128MB card, but at least it was $10 cheaper.
Originally posted by: Rorschach
I just checked some BBs in Maryland. $79.99 on the shelf but all the locations I checked were OOS:
Rockville - computer said they were out of stock, didn't actually go
Gaithersburg - none when I got there
Germantown - none when I got there (tho they said Gaithersburg had 1 in the computer?)
Apparently someone had traced my path earlier, looks like he/she cleaned out the stock that Germantown had. Thanks a lot, now I'm stuck with my Kyro 2 until the next deal!
Heh, looks like you're in my neck of the woods. I wouldn't give up quite yet, those stores tend to get cleaned out fast. If its not too much trouble, you should try the Reston and/or Crystal City (not Pentagon City, that one sux) locations. They are somewhat secluded and have always had stuff like this stocked.
Chiz
Ok, now I'm really confused, so I'd like to sum all this up for people who are just as confused as me.
Here's what I know.
It appears that the sale (@ both BBY and CUSA) will go on as long as the cards last.
The only SURE way to check for 128MB is to stick the card in your computer.
However, if your card has the following sticker (on the card itself, not the box):
VCGF4T42A8PB
VCGF4T42A8PB
(confirmed from Prozac and ww4397)
You most likely have a 128MB 8X.
According to ww4397 as well, if your UPC code on the card is: 7 51492 22316 2 then you're also golden.
Dealer availability in WA area:
Bellevue CUSA (1st Hand, 5:45 Sunday) -- out on shelves [didn't check the stock in back]
Bellevue CUSA (CUSA.com) -- in stock
Bellevue BBY (1st Hand, 5:30 Sunday) -- 1 on shelf, sticker price was $79.99, had 64 beats 128 sticker. [didn't check stock in back].
Kirkland CUSA (CUSA.com) -- in stock
Tukwila CUSA (CUSA.com) -- in stock
Northgate BBY -- still 5ish on shelves. no word on stickers. Sticker reads $79.99. ATer on the way as of Monday morn. [I may be too.]
Lynwood BBY -- out as of Sunday Afternoon. confirmed by two ATers. [possibly only 64MB versions].
Oh and if you have a choice, you want the 8X AGP version. The reason is not the doubled AGP bandwidth, but the AGP 8X versions were equipped with faster clocked memory. I know that the 128 MB 8X runs at 250/500. [64MB 4X speed]. The 64MB 8X appears to run at 250/512.
If it is priced at $169.99 sticker, it still may ring up as $79.99 at the register.
Here's what I know.
It appears that the sale (@ both BBY and CUSA) will go on as long as the cards last.
The only SURE way to check for 128MB is to stick the card in your computer.
However, if your card has the following sticker (on the card itself, not the box):
VCGF4T42A8PB
VCGF4T42A8PB
(confirmed from Prozac and ww4397)
You most likely have a 128MB 8X.
According to ww4397 as well, if your UPC code on the card is: 7 51492 22316 2 then you're also golden.
Dealer availability in WA area:
Bellevue CUSA (1st Hand, 5:45 Sunday) -- out on shelves [didn't check the stock in back]
Bellevue CUSA (CUSA.com) -- in stock
Bellevue BBY (1st Hand, 5:30 Sunday) -- 1 on shelf, sticker price was $79.99, had 64 beats 128 sticker. [didn't check stock in back].
Kirkland CUSA (CUSA.com) -- in stock
Tukwila CUSA (CUSA.com) -- in stock
Northgate BBY -- still 5ish on shelves. no word on stickers. Sticker reads $79.99. ATer on the way as of Monday morn. [I may be too.]
Lynwood BBY -- out as of Sunday Afternoon. confirmed by two ATers. [possibly only 64MB versions].
Oh and if you have a choice, you want the 8X AGP version. The reason is not the doubled AGP bandwidth, but the AGP 8X versions were equipped with faster clocked memory. I know that the 128 MB 8X runs at 250/500. [64MB 4X speed]. The 64MB 8X appears to run at 250/512.
If it is priced at $169.99 sticker, it still may ring up as $79.99 at the register.
Just got one from BB in AtWater Village in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. It's 64MB 8x, I guess I'm going to returned it.
Just got back from eastside BB in El Paso and sure enough $79.99. They had 2 there and I took the one without the sticker, got it home and it's an 8X AGP 128MB card! Went to CompUSA and they had several there at the same price. What a deal! How can this error happen? That same card is selling for $229 at the same store.
One of you guys beat me there or I'm blind. I saw some PNY Ti4400 and BFG Ti4200 & Ti4600 cards. I saw no PNY Ti4200 cards, no shelf sticker for $169.99 and no shelf sticker for $79.99. They must have pulled the shelf sticker off after they sold the last one? Did somebody on here snag them? I was there at about 11:30am today.
CZroe
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OK, here's the story:
Last week while stopping by the Douglassville, GA Best Buy, I noticed two open-box Visiontek 64MB GeForce3 Ti200 cards on the shelf. One open box tag said $62.XX and the other said $59.99, but the shelf tag said "Clearance $39.99." I asked if I could get them even cheaper because they were open box products but they said no ("Clearance price is the floor. As low as we go."). The only other BB around that I know of (Fayettville, GA) didn't have any so I bought them both for $80.
One was fried. I can't believe they put it back on the shelf without testing it! So I bring it back in to the Douglassvlle store today to apply it's price toward this new deal and I see the shelf sticker for the Ti4200 cards really is $79.99. They have PLENTY left.
Here's the weird thing:
ALL of the boxes say "Crushes the Ti4200 128MB" and have a little 3Dmark2001 benchmark on the back, however, I looked and they do not appear to be stickers. I even scrapped the packaging with my fingernail to "feel" the edges of the sticker. Nothing. They appear to be printed on the box. Is this normal? I see several posts in this thread which suggest that the boxes without a sticker do not say this. Edit: I checked again and they all appear to be stickers. Maybe they sold the one I was looking at or maybe I'm just crazy
They had one open box product. I know that it was likely returned because someone didn't "get lucky" but all the boxes seemed identical so I thought it wouldn't hurt to save a few bucks. It was labeled "Open Box Item 129.99" but they gave it to me for $71.
It has no mention of AGP8x, 64 or 128MB on the bag's sticker. That means it's definately not a 128MB card right? I don't have the bag with me (At school, taking a test soon). It does have heatsinks on both sides, but that's normal for a 64MB card right?
I might check Fayetteville tonight if I get out of class early enough to drive a hundred freakin' miles...
Last week while stopping by the Douglassville, GA Best Buy, I noticed two open-box Visiontek 64MB GeForce3 Ti200 cards on the shelf. One open box tag said $62.XX and the other said $59.99, but the shelf tag said "Clearance $39.99." I asked if I could get them even cheaper because they were open box products but they said no ("Clearance price is the floor. As low as we go."). The only other BB around that I know of (Fayettville, GA) didn't have any so I bought them both for $80.
One was fried. I can't believe they put it back on the shelf without testing it! So I bring it back in to the Douglassvlle store today to apply it's price toward this new deal and I see the shelf sticker for the Ti4200 cards really is $79.99. They have PLENTY left.
Here's the weird thing:
ALL of the boxes say "Crushes the Ti4200 128MB" and have a little 3Dmark2001 benchmark on the back, however, I looked and they do not appear to be stickers. I even scrapped the packaging with my fingernail to "feel" the edges of the sticker. Nothing. They appear to be printed on the box. Is this normal? I see several posts in this thread which suggest that the boxes without a sticker do not say this. Edit: I checked again and they all appear to be stickers. Maybe they sold the one I was looking at or maybe I'm just crazy
They had one open box product. I know that it was likely returned because someone didn't "get lucky" but all the boxes seemed identical so I thought it wouldn't hurt to save a few bucks. It was labeled "Open Box Item 129.99" but they gave it to me for $71.
It has no mention of AGP8x, 64 or 128MB on the bag's sticker. That means it's definately not a 128MB card right? I don't have the bag with me (At school, taking a test soon). It does have heatsinks on both sides, but that's normal for a 64MB card right?
I might check Fayetteville tonight if I get out of class early enough to drive a hundred freakin' miles...
CZroe
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BTW, here's the real question:
Are these supposed to include a TV-OUT dongle? Mine just has the S-Video connection with no dongle. I ask because mine is "Open Box" and is marked as "Complete" and it may be reason enough for me to exchange before leaving to Fayetteville. Please let me know ASAP!
Are these supposed to include a TV-OUT dongle? Mine just has the S-Video connection with no dongle. I ask because mine is "Open Box" and is marked as "Complete" and it may be reason enough for me to exchange before leaving to Fayetteville. Please let me know ASAP!
beatle
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I just picked up one from Best Buy, it was a 64 meg card with the "Crushes" sticker on the front. I then pricematched it over at Circuit City, got it for $71.99 + tax. It also has a sticker and is also a 64 meg card. I'm still happy though, first hot deal that ever worked for me!
There were several left at Bestbuy and at least one more left at Circuit City, but I don't feel like going through the hassle of returning and buying another one to try to get a 128 meg card. Besides, if you do this, you're a creep!
This was in Chesapeake, VA, FWIW.
There were several left at Bestbuy and at least one more left at Circuit City, but I don't feel like going through the hassle of returning and buying another one to try to get a 128 meg card. Besides, if you do this, you're a creep!
This was in Chesapeake, VA, FWIW.
nope it doesn't come w/ tv-out cable.
i bought a bfg during black friday and a pny this weekend, different manufacturers but both don't provide the cable.
it's a cheap card, what do you expect.
Scored one 128MB ver at my local best buy, installing it (other pc) right now. Very psyched. Thanks for the heads up. Now I'm debating if I should clean out the other 2 they had left or let folks here know what store... decisions decisions...
for the folks buying at compusa.. you can always buy at CC or BB and returned an unopened box to CUSA and opened to cc/BB if you dont get a 128mb
also AMEX BVG..anyone know if there is an ad @ bb for a BVG PM? Will a receipt from BB work?
also AMEX BVG..anyone know if there is an ad @ bb for a BVG PM? Will a receipt from BB work?
Bought one at ann arbor compusa on sunday before BB sale w/o crusher, but UPC's matched, and it was a 64MB.
Tried ann arbor, MI BB. OOS.
Tried westland, MI BB. OOS.
Tried Dearborn, MI BB. Shelf read 169.99, scanned as 79.99. UPC's DON'T MATCH. Has these numbers:
So it is 128MB. there was one left in dearborn, MI BB at 2:15.
Tried ann arbor, MI BB. OOS.
Tried westland, MI BB. OOS.
Tried Dearborn, MI BB. Shelf read 169.99, scanned as 79.99. UPC's DON'T MATCH. Has these numbers:
So it is 128MB. there was one left in dearborn, MI BB at 2:15.
Well, im sold. Im gonna pick up 2 and open them in my car. If they are not the ones, i will return right there and sa they didnt work in my comp. If i get both 128mb. Thee mine. This is great i was upgrading and goona get a 9700pro or 9500 pro but not anymore. This will hold me off for a couple of months plus i can sell it for cost 1-2 months down the road. Thanks Anandtech.
They should make this a commercial. Ever see those commericails where they show people saying thanks. Like i lost 150 lbs. Thanks TrimSpa. "You got rid of my headache." Thanks Advil".
Now it could be.
"I was upgrading my computer with little money but thanks to ripping of BB, I can now be pround of my computer." "Thanks Anandtech"
They should make this a commercial. Ever see those commericails where they show people saying thanks. Like i lost 150 lbs. Thanks TrimSpa. "You got rid of my headache." Thanks Advil".
Now it could be.
"I was upgrading my computer with little money but thanks to ripping of BB, I can now be pround of my computer." "Thanks Anandtech"
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