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The_Abbot
06-22-05, 11:27 AM
I got an Evga 6800 Ultra pci-express about 2 months ago. Evga has a 'step up' program within the first 90 days after purchase. You guys think I should 'upgrade'?
RedDragonXXX
06-22-05, 11:41 AM
Nahhhhhhhhhh

I have eVGA 6800U as well and I'm just going to wait for the prices to drop and get another one for SLI.
A64skate
06-22-05, 12:17 PM
Nahhhhhhhhhh

I have eVGA 6800U as well and I'm just going to wait for the prices to drop and get another one for SLI.
I thought that mobo didnt support sli? Ultra-D?
Goateh
06-22-05, 12:20 PM
how much is the 'step up' program O-o
ninthebin
06-22-05, 12:29 PM
if the cost of it is just the difference - then I would wait out until as near to the limit as possible, even if the thing comes down by a penny you have saved something ;)
RedDragonXXX
06-22-05, 12:44 PM
I thought that mobo didnt support sli? Ultra-D?

There is this little thing called SLI mod/pencil trick :D
The_Abbot
06-22-05, 12:50 PM
how much is the 'step up' program O-o

No extra cost. It's included in your product purchase.
Goateh
06-22-05, 01:03 PM
Cool, do it would be my advice if its not gonna cost any extra :D
PerlAddict
06-22-05, 01:06 PM
If there's no cost, why wouldn't everyone just buy 6800U's within a month before the 7800GTX comes out and then upgrade for free?

Can you post a link to eVGA's terms and conditions for this promotion?
whozyodaddy
06-22-05, 03:01 PM
If there's no cost, why wouldn't everyone just buy 6800U's within a month before the 7800GTX comes out and then upgrade for free?

Can you post a link to eVGA's terms and conditions for this promotion?

I think your confused... the 'step-up' program is free itself, although actually 'stepping-up' is not.
Goateh
06-22-05, 03:07 PM
Ah I see, thats what I meant as well. I would still go for it if it isn't going to cost too much extra though :)
Despotes
06-22-05, 03:07 PM
You must pay the difference between the 2 cards.
cack01
06-22-05, 03:14 PM
You must pay the difference between the 2 cards.

Is it based on the current market price of your existing card, or price you payed for it?
A1Killer
06-22-05, 03:15 PM
probably current market price
The_Abbot
06-22-05, 03:45 PM
Price you paid for it.
I paid $519 for the 6800U, so I will have to pay $95(shipping included) to upgrade to the 7800 card.
Despotes
06-22-05, 04:09 PM
I just applied for the Step-up program. I paid $359 for my 6800GT----That means my 7800GTX will cost me $240 plus shipping. :)
The_Abbot
06-22-05, 08:11 PM
If there's no cost, why wouldn't everyone just buy 6800U's within a month before the 7800GTX comes out and then upgrade for free?

Can you post a link to eVGA's terms and conditions for this promotion?

The problem with that is that you never know the exact date when the new cards are going to be reelased. I lucked out I guess. I was originally going to buy my 6800 back in Feb, but decided to wait. Luckily I did wait.