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TraumaRN

TraumaRN

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So my 8800 GT comes today...and somehow Fedex has defied the laws of physics.....my package went from Vancouver to Memphis in 8 hours which is fine....then from memphis to Detroit in 50 minutes...I kinda did a WTF when I looked at the tracking slip :p
 
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chizow

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Originally posted by: DeathBUA
So my 8800 GT comes today...and somehow Fedex has defied the laws of physics.....my package went from Vancouver to Memphis in 8 hours which is fine....then from memphis to Detroit in 50 minutes...I kinda did a WTF when I looked at the tracking slip :p
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Haha ya....I really do miss FedEx and the days NewEgg used them as their preferred carrier and Super Saver Express = free overnight. Similarly mine shipped out yesterday and the FedEx lady caught me on my way to work. Total transit time was ~8 hours from BC to DC.

Anyways, opened everything up and looks good. Even got all the throw-ins (Hitman, mousepad, QW:ET inside). The printer that prints the serial # sticker could use some more toner though.... Really happy with NCIX though. Was worried they ran out of stock even though availability was confirmed when my order processed but it shipped next day and arrived overnight (with Priority Air). No hassle with customs or anything.

Will fire the GT up later when I get off work, was tempted to call in sick this morning. :)
 
TraumaRN

TraumaRN

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Originally posted by: chizow
Originally posted by: DeathBUA
So my 8800 GT comes today...and somehow Fedex has defied the laws of physics.....my package went from Vancouver to Memphis in 8 hours which is fine....then from memphis to Detroit in 50 minutes...I kinda did a WTF when I looked at the tracking slip :p
Click to expand...

Haha ya....I really do miss FedEx and the days NewEgg used them as their preferred carrier and Super Saver Express = free overnight. Similarly mine shipped out yesterday and the FedEx lady caught me on my way to work. Total transit time was ~8 hours from BC to DC.

Anyways, opened everything up and looks good. Even got all the throw-ins (Hitman, mousepad, QW:ET inside). The printer that prints the serial # sticker could use some more toner though.... Really happy with NCIX though. Was worried they ran out of stock even though availability was confirmed when my order processed but it shipped next day and arrived overnight (with Priority Air). No hassle with customs or anything.

Will fire the GT up later when I get off work, was tempted to call in sick this morning. :)
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Nice nice...mine will arrive later on today...My last name starts with "W" so I'm always towards the end of the day on the delivery list, should be here about 2pm EST and I wont really be able to fire it up til a few days from now as I'm going to spend time with the girlfriend and despite my pleading she still sees it as video games and I couldnt delay seeing her til tomorrow :p
 
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ryan256

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Oh hell why not?? I like my 1900XTX but this thing should be able to blow it away! Plus its only a single slot and probably uses less power and causes less heat.
Plus this gives me a DX10 card :) Now if only DX10 worked with XP :(
 
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pcmax

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Originally posted by: chizow
Originally posted by: DeathBUA
So my 8800 GT comes today...and somehow Fedex has defied the laws of physics.....my package went from Vancouver to Memphis in 8 hours which is fine....then from memphis to Detroit in 50 minutes...I kinda did a WTF when I looked at the tracking slip :p
Click to expand...

Haha ya....I really do miss FedEx and the days NewEgg used them as their preferred carrier and Super Saver Express = free overnight. Similarly mine shipped out yesterday and the FedEx lady caught me on my way to work. Total transit time was ~8 hours from BC to DC.

Anyways, opened everything up and looks good. Even got all the throw-ins (Hitman, mousepad, QW:ET inside). The printer that prints the serial # sticker could use some more toner though.... Really happy with NCIX though. Was worried they ran out of stock even though availability was confirmed when my order processed but it shipped next day and arrived overnight (with Priority Air). No hassle with customs or anything.

Will fire the GT up later when I get off work, was tempted to call in sick this morning. :)
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Were the games all outside the VC box? They deleted all my extras except for the mouse pad and I ordered pretty early Monday morning soon after OP posted.
 
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chizow

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Hitman and the mouse pad were outside the VC box, QW:ET is included inside. I completed my order around 10:00am EST I believe, pretty sure it was after you. The checkout cart was a bit clunky and I ended up paying @$3 for insurance which I'm pretty sure I de-selected in the previous menu. Didn't bother to go back to try and correct it because I was worried I'd lose the extras from the cart items or I'd lose the GT altogether if availability changed.
 
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pcmax

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Originally posted by: chizow
Hitman and the mouse pad were outside the VC box, QW:ET is included inside. I completed my order around 10:00am EST I believe, pretty sure it was after you. The checkout cart was a bit clunky and I ended up paying @$3 for insurance which I'm pretty sure I de-selected in the previous menu. Didn't bother to go back to try and correct it because I was worried I'd lose the extras from the cart items or I'd lose the GT altogether if availability changed.
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Very nice, QW:ET was the one I was concerned about not that I'll get time to play it but still wanted to have in the game arsenal for lanwars and such ;) Mine's on the Fedex truck (come'on dude) :clock:
 
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yacoub

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they do that when they're out of stock. when they're in stock the prices are usually more normal
 
geokilla

geokilla

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Horrible! The price for EVGA 8800GT Superclocked is $300 CAD! Why?!?!

Edit: Well I know the answer is cus of supply and demand....but still.

At least NCIX has the BFG version for $270.
 
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Somniferum

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Originally posted by: HostofFun

The 'egg has a Gigabyte 512mb 8800GT for $269 right now in stock!
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When I check that card at Newegg it says: Out of Stock (ETA:11/03/2007)

Only card in stock @ Newegg is the $300 Asus card, and it's not even OC! :frown:
 
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