Why in the...

[WaxHaX0rS]

Why are the PCI-E 6800 GT's so much more expensive than the AGP versions? I thought it was the other way around. Will they go down after nforce4 is released or Christmas or something? That's when I plan to build my new computer.

 

[Cawchy87]

remember when agp 6800GT"s came out? Supply/Demand.

 

[TourGuide]

That all depends on supply and how much of a premium online vendors figure they can charge for them.

So the answer is a definate - maybe.

 

[WaxHaX0rS]

How come it's backwards for the 6600 GT's? I'm thinking that when nforce4 comes out, more people will be able to buy the PCI-E and therefore demand and price will go up, no? Or am I backwards? I'm just confused as to how come it's the opposite with the 6600 GT.

 

[klah]

Originally posted by: WaxHaX0rS
How come it's backwards for the 6600 GT's?

6800's are native AGP. PCIe version came later and uses AGP->PCIe (on-package)bridge.
6600's are native PCIe. AGP version came later and uses PCIe -> AGP (external)bridge.

 

[Mrvile]

Yep. Whichever comes later will be more expensive.

 

[WaxHaX0rS]

Oh, really? I thought all of the 6xxx line was PCI-E and only had AGP versions later. Thanks, that makes sense.