XFX GeForce 8800GTX 768MB PCI-Express Video Card $169

[imported_MRMIKE2U]

frys.com has the XFX GeForce 8800GTX 768MB PCI-Express Video Card for 169.00 no rebate link

 

[WT]

Nice ! Saving up for a 4870 is driving me nuts, and I watch these 8800 deals go by and just shake my head.

 

[paq7512]

that is a great deal

 

[Insomniator]

Great deal especially if you alread have one and can do SLI!

 

[Falloutboy]

8800gtx is faster than a 9800gtx ? or am I thinking the ultra

 

[SneakyStuff]

sold out 🙁

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: SneakyStuff
sold out 🙁

Still shows in stock for me. 😕

Originally posted by: Falloutboy
8800gtx is faster than a 9800gtx ? or am I thinking the ultra

Well, kind of depends on the game/benchmark. The 8800 GTX and Ultra had more memory bandwidth, but the 9800 GTX has a stronger GPU.

My stance on this is that if you are not needing one to SLI with another card, then get the 9800 GTX+. The + version is a bit faster than the regular 9800 GTX and of course both would draw less power and put out less heat than the 8800 GTX/Ultra.

 

[Captante]

Tempting price & less then I nearly paid for a used EVGA a few weeks ago.

 

[Boyne7]

Sad thing is that I bought evga's flavor of this card last summer for $500.

 

[nefariouscaine]

and i just got me a intel chipset mobo 😛

 

[dustmann]

Nice.. too bad I've got an ultra.. If only I could sli the two

 

[SOLIDNecro]

Originally posted by: dustmann
Nice.. too bad I've got an ultra.. If only I could sli the two

Well..you can, but it's a bit of a catch 22.

Option 1

Overclock your GTX to Ultra speeds, and see if it's stable..then flash it with NBITOR using a 8800Ultra Bios from the same brand and retest for stability (Most stock bios's can be found in the forums at MVKTECH)

Option 2.

If it's not stable at Ultra speeds, then still reflash with the Ultra Bios, but at a reduced clock speed that is still stable..NBITOR allows you to flash custom clock speeds.

Option 3.

Downgrade your Ultra to a same brand GTX bios, and then software overclock them to a decent speed.

You can find a flashing guide and NBITOR download at MVKTECH.net

http://www.mvktech.net/

There are risks involved with flahing your card, including making it braindead if the flash goes bad (Back up your stock bios!) so read up!

 

[bryanW1995]

this is a sweet deal for somebody who wants a 2nd 8800gtx for sli, but not so sweet as a standalone card. 4850 is consistently faster than 8800gtx and can be had for as little as $139 in hot deals.

 

[HumblePie]

with the 4850 being faster, cheaper and more feature rich... unless these are around $125 or less then how can this be a hot deal?