WTH? X1800XT in stock at CDW?

[nRollo]

Wow, that is big bucks for a video card! I've offered to pay that for a card ONCE, the much loved CoolFX 6800U that has it's own water cooling.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/specs.aspx?EDC=867502

If this is true, I'll be impressed- beats the November release date.

 

[Polish3d]

700 dollars is a dealbreaker

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: Frackal
700 dollars is a dealbreaker

Indeed. But if it really is in stock, that's a good sign. (Well, the price gouging isn't a good sign, but the fact that it may be in stock now or soon is )

 

[Corporate Thug]

what do u all expect? this is the only retailer to have this in stock, u think they are gonna charge MSRP?

 

[Polish3d]

Well it could indicate things to come. The x1800xl is still more expensive than the GTX even after a month of being out.

 

[mOeeOm]

Rollo, is there ANYTHING that this card does better over 7800GTX? I'm not asking if the price is worth it or not, I wanna know if it beats the 7800GTX at anything.

 

[SickBeast]

Hurry up and buy one, Rollo! I know you want to, just so you can get your hate on.

I want to witness another "Two Minutes Hate", similar to when you bought your 9700Pro. I promise I'll buy it off you used when you're done.

Just drink some bourbon and hit the "order" button; you've gotta be a little tipsy to pay that much for an underperforming graphics card.

 

[SickBeast]

I just wanted to add that the hate Rollo would express this time would likely exceed his 9700Pro hate on an exponential level; the 9700Pro actually roxored teh boxorz of NV30. This time the ATI part is teh suxorz.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Frackal
Well it could indicate things to come. The x1800xl is still more expensive than the GTX even after a month of being out.

this is not true

cheapest x1800xl goes for $399 shipped
cheapest GTX is $455 shipped

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I just wanted to add that the hate Rollo would express this time would likely exceed his 9700Pro hate on an exponential level; the 9700Pro actually roxored teh boxorz of NV30. This time the ATI part is teh suxorz.

are you referring to the XL or the XT or both?

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I just wanted to add that the hate Rollo would express this time would likely exceed his 9700Pro hate on an exponential level; the 9700Pro actually roxored teh boxorz of NV30. This time the ATI part is teh suxorz.

are you referring to the XL or the XT or both?

Both. Why do you ask? It's not like either of them is as good as the 9700Pro was. Even the two combined wouldn't equal the 2.5x performace lead that the 9700 had over the 4600 GeForce at its launch.

 

[Dethfrumbelo]

Let's not forget that you can also fry eggs on the X1800s which is simply not possible with the 7800s. Keep that in mind when you scoff at the $700 pricetag.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: SickBeast

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I just wanted to add that the hate Rollo would express this time would likely exceed his 9700Pro hate on an exponential level; the 9700Pro actually roxored teh boxorz of NV30. This time the ATI part is teh suxorz.

are you referring to the XL or the XT or both?

Both. Why do you ask? It's not like either of them is as good as the 9700Pro was. Even the two combined wouldn't equal the 2.5x performace lead that the 9700 had over the 4600 GeForce at its launch.

this is true but i think the x1800xt will overall be the fastest GPU on the market at release so i dont see how its the "suxorz"

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: SickBeast

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I just wanted to add that the hate Rollo would express this time would likely exceed his 9700Pro hate on an exponential level; the 9700Pro actually roxored teh boxorz of NV30. This time the ATI part is teh suxorz.

are you referring to the XL or the XT or both?

Both. Why do you ask? It's not like either of them is as good as the 9700Pro was. Even the two combined wouldn't equal the 2.5x performace lead that the 9700 had over the 4600 GeForce at its launch.

this is true but i think the x1800xt will overall be the fastest GPU on the market at release so i dont see how its the "suxorz"

Fair enough, I made a dramatic statement. I'm just trying to keep up with Rollo.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: SickBeast

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: SickBeast

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: SickBeast
I just wanted to add that the hate Rollo would express this time would likely exceed his 9700Pro hate on an exponential level; the 9700Pro actually roxored teh boxorz of NV30. This time the ATI part is teh suxorz.

are you referring to the XL or the XT or both?

Both. Why do you ask? It's not like either of them is as good as the 9700Pro was. Even the two combined wouldn't equal the 2.5x performace lead that the 9700 had over the 4600 GeForce at its launch.

this is true but i think the x1800xt will overall be the fastest GPU on the market at release so i dont see how its the "suxorz"

Fair enough, I made a dramatic statement. I'm just trying to keep up with Rollo.

you have quite a challenge on your hands there

 

[mOeeOm]

*Sigh*, ignoring the price, is this card superior to the GTX in anyway?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: mOeeOm
*Sigh*, ignoring the price, is this card superior to the GTX in anyway?

read the anandtech review

overall, its a bit faster

 

[Creig]

As CDW is also offering an EVGA 256mb 6800U for $629.42, I don't think they can be used as a reliable gauge for street pricing.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=862028

 

[Duvie]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
what do u all expect? this is the only retailer to have this in stock, u think they are gonna charge MSRP?

Wait I though M0RPH assured us this would not happen even though many of us said it would.....I expect to only see MSRP prices...

Anyone confirm this is just not a preorder???

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Duvie

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
what do u all expect? this is the only retailer to have this in stock, u think they are gonna charge MSRP?

Wait I though M0RPH assured us this would not happen even though many of us said it would.....I expect to only see MSRP prices...

Anyone confirm this is just not a preorder???

dare i say MORPH was wrong but in all fairness, the card isnt even offically released

 

[lifeguard1999]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: Duvie

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
what do u all expect? this is the only retailer to have this in stock, u think they are gonna charge MSRP?

Wait I though M0RPH assured us this would not happen even though many of us said it would.....I expect to only see MSRP prices...

Anyone confirm this is just not a preorder???

dare i say MORPH was wrong but in all fairness, the card isnt even offically released

It has to be preorder since it is not even released yet.

 

[Polish3d]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: Frackal
Well it could indicate things to come. The x1800xl is still more expensive than the GTX even after a month of being out.

this is not true

cheapest x1800xl goes for $399 shipped
cheapest GTX is $455 shipped

That's not as bad then, definitely, my mistake

 

[Pabster]

Called CDW, product (X1800XT) is NOT in stock. No Estimate, either.

 

[5150Joker]

CDW has always overcharged for video cards plus they don't even have any specs up there (aside from thinking it's a PCI card). Wait till november 5th and I'm sure we'll see cards at MSRP. I'd rather wait on R580 if I were an ATi fan though, I get a feeling R520 will be very short-lived.

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: 5150Joker
CDW has always overcharged for video cards plus they don't even have any specs up there (aside from thinking it's a PCI card). Wait till november 5th and I'm sure we'll see cards at MSRP. I'd rather wait on R580 if I were an ATi fan though, I get a feeling R520 will be very short-lived.

You mean after waiting over a year for R520 you're willing to wait for yet *another* ATI product launch?