View Full Version : PNY 7900gtx $480 7900gt $290
a lil better than the deal houserat found...
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=190590&AFFIL=hhd&NR=1
they've also got the 7900gt for $290
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=190593&AFFIL=hhd&NR=1
HousERaT
03-09-06, 10:52 AM
Can you imagine how bad the people who just bought a 7800GTX yesterday must feel?
Can you imagine how bad the people who just bought a 7800GTX yesterday must feel?
yes :D
thats why i made sure to have mine sold a few days ago
Lionsault_100
03-09-06, 10:59 AM
Can you imagine how bad the people who just bought a 7800GTX yesterday must feel?
lol we said the same exact thing at the same exact time http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=447775
You sold it cuz I told you to!!! :D
*EDIT*
The monarch link for the pny 7900gt says 512mb memory in specs... man, were they in a rush to list the card! :D
acompdude
03-09-06, 11:02 AM
Man the 7900gt has a small cooler. I thought it would be a little bigger than that at least.
Man the 7900gt has a small cooler. I thought it would be a little bigger than that at least.
i know right
i mean the freakin ram doesnt even get cooled@!
i might get the 7900gtx 512 thru the trade up program if evga has it :D
yes that is odd, look at the 79gt then 79gtx lmao time for some copper ramsinks !
speed bump
03-09-06, 11:29 AM
Well these cards out to do 700+ on air so here we go some flying cards. Also for those of you with extreme cooling these have no coldbugs.
VinnyTAMU
03-09-06, 11:31 AM
yes :D
thats why i made sure to have mine sold a few days ago
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also for those of you with extreme cooling these have no coldbugs.
how do you know?
IWasHungry
03-09-06, 12:24 PM
how do you know?
Yeah I'm curious. I mean unless speed bump = Jesus
Dunno 'bout you guys, but I really like the 7900GTX cooler.
HousERaT
03-09-06, 12:27 PM
I've only see one person so far say they have a 7900GTX. He's got his frozen with no coldbug. Hopefully the rest will be the same.
I'm keeping my pelted 7800-gtx sli'ed cards. They do just as good as a stock 7900-gtx from the leaked benchies I've seen. Not worth it IMHO to upgrade for a little better OC. (never thought I'd be saying that.. :eh?: )
Flip-Mode
03-09-06, 12:47 PM
Newegg also has the XFX 7900GT instock for $339 LINKY (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150139) .
Rape switch is on again over there.
Specifications for 7900gt taken from Monarch:
Specifications
BUS Technology: PCI Express
Memory: 512MB/256 bit (DDR3)
Memory Bandwidth: 42.2 (GB/sec)
Fill Rate (billion pixels/sec.): 10.8
Vertices/sec. million: 940
Pixels per clock (peak): 24
RAMDACs (MHz): 400
Core Clock: 450MHz
Memory Frequency: 1.32GHz
Outputs: DVI + DVI + HDTV/S-Video
TYPO?
I am still buying 7800gtx but for laptop
Vengance_01
03-09-06, 01:30 PM
I am still buying 7800gtx but for laptop hehe the cards kickass. but at 65 watts, they run hot and suck power.
Rape switch is on again over there.
It says $309 for the XFX now.
Specifications for 7900gt taken from Monarch:
Specifications
BUS Technology: PCI Express
Memory: 512MB/256 bit (DDR3)
Memory Bandwidth: 42.2 (GB/sec)
Fill Rate (billion pixels/sec.): 10.8
Vertices/sec. million: 940
Pixels per clock (peak): 24
RAMDACs (MHz): 400
Core Clock: 450MHz
Memory Frequency: 1.32GHz
Outputs: DVI + DVI + HDTV/S-Video
TYPO?
I said that also in a diff thread... they screwed it up. The 7900GT is 256mb for sure.
LOL prices are falling fast :p
hoho220
03-09-06, 01:46 PM
I almost feel like i overpaid for my 7800gt two months ago... now it is at the same price as the 7900gt... ouch...
Well, 2 months makes sense for that... you didn't overpay. :)
hehe the cards kickass. but at 65 watts, they run hot and suck power.
I read that it runs cooler than go 6800 ultra, I don't care about how much heat or power it consumes. I leave my lappy in one place, too heavy and too big to carry around
IWasHungry
03-09-06, 02:05 PM
Prices on the X1800XTs better fall soon or I'm gonna KILL. Well maybe not but you get the idea. :)
I almost feel like i overpaid for my 7800gt two months ago... now it is at the same price as the 7900gt... ouch...
well i paid $470 for this damned GTX
Vengance_01
03-09-06, 02:57 PM
well i paid $470 for this damned GTX but the 7900 is still 24 pipes, it was 32 I be ****ed. Really your not missing much, and plus you did not have to wait.
But the memory is much more powerful on the 7900s... and the core is 90nm...
Not missing much, but enough to be worked up about... but hey, that's what you get when you go high-end all the time. You're always aware that it won't be high-end for long.
speed bump
03-09-06, 03:59 PM
how do you know?
Oppainter has already put one his cascades on a MSI card, K|ngp|n also appears to have confirmed it.
hoho220
03-09-06, 04:38 PM
the 6800gt seemed to hold its value and prestiege a little longer than I see my 7800gt doing so...
Guys, I dont know too much about this, but it seems like a really good deal. Is this pny better than the $350 evga 7800gt with the free mobo? For $60 less it seems like an awesome deal. When did the 79's come out? Are these cards the direct-x 10's? From what you can see in my sig, could I support this card? And lastly, could I cool this thing ok with air? I don't plan to OC or water cool any time soon.
the 6800gt seemed to hold its value and prestiege a little longer than I see my 7800gt doing so...
value is in the eye of the beholder. if your 7800gt plays everything you want at decent settings, then theres no need to upgrade. the 6800gt kept its 'value' longer because they didnt release anything newer. nvidia couldve kept developing the 79xx series and got 32pipes on it but they wanted it released sooner to compete with the x19xx series. it does kind of suck that they are debuting the 7900GT for the same price as the 7800gt but thats what ebay is for. you lose maybe $30 after ebay and paypal fees and overall price vs. a brand new one and then you pay the difference for the new card.
yes :D
thats why i made sure to have mine sold a few days ago
Whew !!! So glad to hear you sold that. :) I felt bad for you when I saw it wasnt selling with the nice price you had it at. :(
Whew !!! So glad to hear you sold that. :) I felt bad for you when I saw it wasnt selling with the nice price you had it at. :(
yeah..i guess i waited too long? i ended up selling it for $350 :(
but the 7900 is still 24 pipes, it was 32 I be ****ed. Really your not missing much, and plus you did not have to wait.
True, i got it in september, even before the x1800s came out, it was fun having the top o the line card while it lasted :)
Can you imagine how bad the people who just bought a 7800GTX yesterday must feel?
I bought a 7800GT a week ago from Newegg but they're letting me RMA it back with $25 off of restocking fee if I bought the 7900 version. I said sure and upgraded to the GTX version of the 7900. Works good for me. :) <3 Newegg
rlemieux
03-09-06, 07:40 PM
Bought mine here for 390 shipped, however thinking seriously about ebaying it and going for the 7900 GTX instead.....
Amarkarian
03-09-06, 10:10 PM
and my x300 pwns u all and it cost me 30 dollars
XvDarkyvX
03-10-06, 01:15 AM
i'm in for one. also i got a opty 144 with a combo. total for me was 425, 3 day shipping.
Can anyone help me with my questions? :)
Guys, I dont know too much about this, but it seems like a really good deal. Is this pny better than the $350 evga 7800gt with the free mobo? For $60 less it seems like an awesome deal. When did the 79's come out? Are these cards the direct-x 10's? From what you can see in my sig, could I support this card? And lastly, could I cool this thing ok with air? I don't plan to OC or water cool any time soon.
The 7900 is definitely better than the 7800GT. The 7900gt is better than the 7800GTX and is much cheaper. I'd rather get the 7900gt and a good motherboard. You're saving 50$+ from getting the 7900gt and you can take that $50 and add a bit more money and still get a decent motherboard. The 7900's came out yesterday. They are NOT directx 10 cards. Of course you can cool it with air, all video cards come stock with air coolers.
tresmonos
03-10-06, 01:30 PM
and my x300 pwns u all and it cost me 30 dollars
hilarious! :p
The 7900 is definitely better than the 7800GT. The 7900gt is better than the 7800GTX and is much cheaper. I'd rather get the 7900gt and a good motherboard. You're saving 50$+ from getting the 7900gt and you can take that $50 and add a bit more money and still get a decent motherboard. The 7900's came out yesterday. They are NOT directx 10 cards. Of course you can cool it with air, all video cards come stock with air coolers.
Thanks for the help man. Just one final question. When you say the 7900gt is better than the 7800gtx, do you mean that they ALL are? Meaning, the cheapest 7900gt is better than the most expensive 7800gtx? Thanks for the help again, gonna try and order one soon.
Edit: Oh, and what would be a "good" motherboard in your opinion? This is the one I have now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813135177
Thanks for the help man. Just one final question. When you say the 7900gt is better than the 7800gtx, do you mean that they ALL are? Meaning, the cheapest 7900gt is better than the most expensive 7800gtx? Thanks for the help again, gonna try and order one soon.
Edit: Oh, and what would be a "good" motherboard in your opinion? This is the one I have now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813135177
There's different variations of both. Trust me, you do not want a 7800GTX now that the 7900GTS are out. The 7900Gt's are cheaper and more power efficient and are based on a lower manufacturing process (80nm). When I say 7800GTX, I'm talking about the 256MB version. The 512 version is called 7800GTX 512. The 7900GT is also 256MB and is even faster than the 7800GTX and costs much less because of the shrunken die and less amount of resistors resulting in lower costs. So in short, if you're debating on whether to buy 7900GT or 7800GTX (256MB), without a doubt in my mind you should get the 7900GT or even the 7900GTX which is faster and has 512MB of memory.
That board is fine. It's got an average 4/5 stars from more than 200+ reviews and supports both NVRAID, AMD64, Onboard audio, Onboard LAN, DDR400, and PCI-Express.
If I were you, I'd buy a 7900GT and keep your current motherboard.
ShadowPho
03-10-06, 02:27 PM
hm......choices...choices...choices...
gah...cant...hold...on!!!!!!!!
want...a.....new...video..card!!
Gah! Thats it! next week, I will sell my 3.0 Prescot with mobo/2gigsRam/6600GT, and will buy myself a normal AMD opty, with a 7900GT.
hm......choices...choices...choices...
gah...cant...hold...on!!!!!!!!
want...a.....new...video..card!!
Gah! Thats it! next week, I will sell my 3.0 Prescot with mobo/2gigsRam/6600GT, and will buy myself a normal AMD opty, with a 7900GT.
what opty? :) i was thinking of doing the same
ShadowPho
03-10-06, 04:37 PM
they got opty 146 for $80 in cyber section.
There's different variations of both. Trust me, you do not want a 7800GTX now that the 7900GTS are out. The 7900Gt's are cheaper and more power efficient and are based on a lower manufacturing process (80nm). When I say 7800GTX, I'm talking about the 256MB version. The 512 version is called 7800GTX 512. The 7900GT is also 256MB and is even faster than the 7800GTX and costs much less because of the shrunken die and less amount of resistors resulting in lower costs. So in short, if you're debating on whether to buy 7900GT or 7800GTX (256MB), without a doubt in my mind you should get the 7900GT or even the 7900GTX which is faster and has 512MB of memory.
That board is fine. It's got an average 4/5 stars from more than 200+ reviews and supports both NVRAID, AMD64, Onboard audio, Onboard LAN, DDR400, and PCI-Express.
If I were you, I'd buy a 7900GT and keep your current motherboard.
i disagree, ecs boards are pieces of ****. thats why frys sells them. i bet ecs has its employees write all those reviews cuz i work at a computer store and EVERY computer that came in with an ECS mobo for repair has been because of blown capacitors. they literally have like a 70% failure rate in the first 3 monthes
I've had mine longer than 3 months :)
XvDarkyvX
03-11-06, 01:56 AM
maybe you got one of the rare good ones... =P or maybe it'll blow up pretty soon. haha. i don't touch ecs boards.... there's a reason they sell the x2 3800+ for 279.99 with an ecs board...............
Nathan0490
03-11-06, 10:03 AM
prolly definetly want a vf700cu on that 7900gt to replace the stock junk, your looking at alot cooler temps and better oc'ing.
and if the mobo blows...will it take everything else with it? :(
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