X850pro AGP $230, No Rebate

[scott d]

Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7293984&type=product&id=1118842670249)

This is supposed to be the one that flashes to 16 pipes and xt speeds. I guess it doesn't always work, but this is a lot cheaper than anywhere else.

[darksparkz]

Wow, nice seeing bestbuy have a deal on actual video cards.

The cheapest I could find was $247.06 at http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=199632&_LOC=US

[3toe]

the description says 16 pipelines? does that mean it doesn't need to be flashed just clocked up.

[scott d]

I think they used the generic description for the x850 series, which says up to 16 pipelines, it's a little misleading.

[3toe]

but it is 100 bucks less than the 800 pro.

[scott d]

and has the possibility to be a much better card

[__TRONIK__]

has anyone actaully seen an x850pro agp that flashed? I have only seen it in x800pro vivo cards

[Graphicism]

Is it better than what I have now? or even a full 6800GT?

EDIT: $243.79 with FL Tax.

[scott d]

__TRONIK__ There's a sticky (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=417884) on it in the video section.

Graphicism: IF it does flash, then yes, it will be. If it doesn't flash, I don't know, but I think it would be better than a 6800gt, or somewhere in the area.

[chris64]

I jsut purchased one from another store last week(circuit city) and it flashed perfectly to 16 pipes on first try. This was a steal to me and blows away my x800pro that was 12 pipes. Card also clocks like mad too , see sig for clocks.

Glad I saw this cause now that store owes me somemoney cause I seen it somewhere else cheaper!!


Also use the sticky in the ATI section for flashing, those are perfect instructions.

[homer77]

just bought one as well... even though i don't think i need it