Why is the BFG 6800GT oc so expensive?

[drpootums]

The cheapest i've seen it lately is $420!!! that's quite a bit more than the standart GT's (yes, i know it's pre oc'ed and has a lifetime warrenty). Where's the cheapest you've seen it? I wish i could get it for $350-375. Thanks!

 

[ponyo]

Best place to buy BFG products is through Chumbo.com. They're the official etailer of BFG Tech.
BFG 6800GT 399.99 in stock

BFG 6800GT along with BFG PS 550W and Free Doom3 for $449.99 in stock

That power supply is normally sold separately for $79.99 and free Doom3 is always good. Chumbo offers free 2nd FedEx air shipping.

 

[Viper96720]

Um cheapest 6800GT's are around $380-$390. Good luck finding the BFG for less than even that.

 

[aznman]

mmmmm that psu, vid card and doom3 sounds tasty

 

[Icepick]

Got mine in-store at Best Buy today for $399.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...84652&type=product

I got the last one that was based on nVidia's reference design. The others in the store were all the newer design with dual fans. The web site has a sold out sign beside them but if you click on "select preferred store availability" you can find out which stores near you have them in stock. They also had plenty of 6800's in the store.

 

[ponyo]

Wow, that 6800GT must have been sitting there for a long time if you got the reference version. Congrats though as the reference version is the preferred version anyways.

I hate buying at B&M unless I catch great deal or need it ASAP. Sales tax is evil and should be avoided if at all possible. :evil:

 

[KevinH]

Why is the reference version the prefered one?

 

[Tyrant222]

the cooler is known to be better that is all.

 

[imported_Computer MAn]

I got mine at Best Buy too for $360

 

[fbrdphreak]

I got mine @ BBY for $330. Oh, I work there, nm
However, I did see the BFG GT at either Fry's or Outpost for $350 recently, search Hot Deals

 

[drpootums]

is that PS any good?

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: drpootums
is that PS any good?

It should be fine, has dual 12V rails but they don't list any of the amperages for the rails on their site. You could try calling their tech support or email them.

 

[RussianSensation]

Why get BFG?

You can get Leadtek with a better gaming bundle, quieter cooler, and possibly higher overclocking room for $385.

Besides, 20mhz overclock on the core is negligible and that lifetime warranty, what are they chances your videocard will go bed? In 3 years it's going to become so slow, even if it breaks, it'll cost you more to send the videocard away for a replacement by that time (my 8500 costs like $40 now and I got it for $160)

 

[Spike]

I dunno what you mean by this, during my research the BFG constantly came up cheaper than most of the other GT cards. I bought mine from Outpost.com for $359 ($389 after tax and shipping as I live in WA ) You can find it for $399 several places, look for it on pricewatch.com or pricegrabber.com.

As for Leadtek being better I would have to disagree, reviews show the BFG can overclock higher on average (most sites report the BFG hitting ultra core and ram speeds, though they seem to have more luck with the core than with the ram). The Leadtek does have a better gaming bundle and quieter cooling, but due to the louder dual fans and copper sink you can overclock the BFG higher.

If you want proof in writing google BFG 6800GT reviews and Leadtek 6800GT reviews (mis-spellings are to be ignored ) and read the reviews for yourself

-spike

EDIT** Is the reference cooling that much better? I thought the dual fans with the copper heat pipe was pretty good....

 

[drpootums]

i'm not concerned about gaming bundles. I'll do a bit more research about the powersupply, and if it all comes out good ill have the free farcry from my processor and the free d3 from the video bundle. I'll be occupied for a while!

 

[Shamrock]

i got mine from outpost.com for $349, but that was back in September.

 

[L8CS]

You can get Leadtek with a better gaming bundle, quieter cooler, and possibly higher overclocking room for $385.

What's the warranty on the Leadtek?

 

[imported_ninex]

You can get it at CompUSA today for $340 plus shipping.

 

[Hexametaphosphate]

Originally posted by: ninex
You can get it at CompUSA today for $340 plus shipping.

*** edit I think it's a PNY at CompUSA also***

they have penny shipping even..... sadly I'd have to pay tax, which would be around $25 Still not a bad deal....

-Hex..