BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC 640MB $316 @ BB (no rebate /free ship )

[stereo555]

[DEAD]

Found this deal at Fatwallet ..


BFG GeForce 8800 GTS OC2 640MB $316 (no rebate/ free ship) , LINKY :http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8367199&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050041&id=1177718060394

Item is currently on back-order but still available to purchase . Also for some dumb reason online purchase only , NO instore purchase or pick-up.

Still a heck of a deal if you dont mind the wait .

Neweggs current price is $410+ship
Original Price: $439.99
You Save: $30.00
$409.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143092

[BossBorot]

is there a way to use those 12% off coupons online or not? Also they might have expired on fathers day.

[stereo555]

is there a way to use those 12% off coupons online or not? Also they might have expired on fathers day.

Expired on the 17th !

[xsoulbrothax]

This is also the OC2 - 580/1350 stock instead of 500/1200 or whatever the reference clocks are.

[g0dM@n]

wow this is a SWEET DEAL!!!!!!!! BFG rocks, and I've never seen a 640 this cheap without rebates.

you guys sure it's no tax? what if i have a bestbuy near me... i thought they have to charge tax if they're shipping from nearby

[MadMan007]

You will have to pay sales tax at checkout if BB has business operations in your state.

[scrappydog]

Sweet find!

[rainless]

Excellent deal for everyone looking. Maybe they'll release an 8900 series afterall.

[Karadhas]

Does buying this while back-ordered lock in the price?

[edit]

yep, apparently it does. In there like swimwear.

[iii9ix3]

8800GTS OC 320mb is $269.99 and is in stock.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....id=1172881771167 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8301296&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050041&id=1172881771167)

[ghost_recon88]

Good price, but I think I would rather pay an extra $45 and double the RAM on it.

[g0dM@n]

8800GTS OC 320mb is $269.99 and is in stock.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....id=1172881771167 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8301296&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050041&id=1172881771167)


Good price, but I think I would rather pay an extra $45 and double the RAM on it.

I agree with ghost...

[scrappydog]

I agree with ghost...
I agree with g0d and ghost, especially with a high resolution monitor.

[iii9ix3]

i agree too, but if you are set in stone about not paying over $275-300 for a card, the 8800GTS 320 slips in right under that.

[orion25]

Expired on the 17th !

I got a set of the coupons in the mail dated for 6-22-07 to 6-25-07.

[stereo555]

I got a set of the coupons in the mail dated for 6-22-07 to 6-25-07.

Yeh same here . The problem is the coupons are good for *instore-only, *instock items only , * regular priced items . The first being the big problem , as these 8800GTS's are not carried instore . :( Funny too is , that graphics cards "are" listed on 2 of the 3 coupons :bang head

Typical BB coupons ... :mad:

[g0dM@n]

i agree too, but if you are set in stone about not paying over $275-300 for a card, the 8800GTS 320 slips in right under that.
well if you're on 1280x1024 or 1440x900, i think the 320 will probably be plenty of ram... for higher res the 640 helps to shine. :)

i know b/c i've done a 256 to 512 comparison and seen a diff...

[Karadhas]

So is anyone else going to try to weasel an in-store pickup since the item is backordered? I was at compusa earlier today and saw this exact card except only overclocked to 550mhz instead of 580, so there IS a chance they have some in a saferoom on site.

[g0dM@n]

So is anyone else going to try to weasel an in-store pickup since the item is backordered? I was at compusa earlier today and saw this exact card except only overclocked to 550mhz instead of 580, so there IS a chance they have some in a saferoom on site.
I was about to answer your concern until I saw your avatar and now I'm scared!!! :D :D

I'm not sure if CompUSA will PM an online deal... can anyone help this fella out with the scary avatar? :D

[BossBorot]

I was about to answer your concern until I saw your avatar and now I'm scared!!! :D :D

O RLY?

[xsoulbrothax]

I was about to answer your concern until I saw your avatar and now I'm scared!!! :D :D

I'm not sure if CompUSA will PM an online deal... can anyone help this fella out with the scary avatar? :D
Probably not... the last time I tried to PM at CompUSA on a local instore deal, the manager just refused to because they weren't in stock. If it says right on the page, "out of stock," they'll probably zap it right there unless you get lucky with a manager.

Fry's might be worth trying (if they even carry the brand/card?). Though their official policy states instock only, they've been loose with it before.

[Karadhas]

Maaaybe I should've written that a little clearer. What I meant was picking up a card onsite at a local best buy, which I think might be possible since if compusa has 8800-640 OC cards instore then best buy might also.

[g14novak]

Just ordered one of these babies.

Says their on backorder and that ill be getting it early July. T.T oh well, its a cheap 8800GTS and its a hell of a upgrade from my x1950gt

[J-Sap]

Most best buys don;t carry the 8800 series in store. Online ordering is the only way to go for this card. They can order the card in the store but you'll still have to wait for it to be shipped in.

[Karadhas]

Just ordered one of these babies.

Says their on backorder and that ill be getting it early July. T.T oh well, its a cheap 8800GTS and its a hell of a upgrade from my x1950gt

Hehe, I've been using a 128MB 6600gt.

[g14novak]

Hehe, I've been using a 128MB 6600gt.

/cry

I'd die, i'm always looking for as much eye candy as possible in all the games I play. I had to upgrade from my 9200 the day Counter-Strike:Source came out. I went from the 9200 to a BFG 6800GT to this. The jump to the 8800 should be amazing.

Anyone else order one of these? They sent me an email saying they were on backorder(knew that) and wouldn't be delivered till early July. Just want to check and make sure every one else is getting the same torture. >.>

[Dapper Dan]

very nice find indeed

[Karadhas]

yep, i got the same email. I also called a local BB and by pure luck got one of ours (actual nerd) on the phone, the whole state of florida is out of these.

[d94]

hmmm after my $50 off coupon its $285 shipped including tax..tempting, this would be great for my 1080p screen...

[Sportwarrior]

Sorely tempted to pick up this piece... I've been tempted by the new 8800 GTS series since they came out, and now I'm a click away from purchase... This a few days after I oc'd my new Opty170 to 2.8ghz... I don't know what to do!

[thideras]

Just ordered one of these babies.

Says their on backorder and that ill be getting it early July. T.T oh well, its a cheap 8800GTS and its a hell of a upgrade from my x1950gtYou do realize that by the time you get that, the price will be cheaper than this deal...lol

[Suprchargd]

How do you figure? I've heard rumors of a minor price drop but no real evidence. Do you know something I don't? Cause if so I'll wait a couple weeks.

[g0dM@n]

You do realize that by the time you get that, the price will be cheaper than this deal...lol
He could always cancel, or refuse package and get a full refund. :)

Never be too frightened of a back-order.

[Karadhas]

What g0dm@n said. Either way though ~300 dollars is probably what you'll be paying for a decent videocard for a while yet.

[scrappydog]

its $285 shipped including tax...
If you are in the market for a 8800GTS 640MB, this is about as cheap as it has been to date.

[Sportwarrior]

God I'm tempted to buy this card. Unfortunately I'm gonna be pinned with $24 in tax, but at $340 it's still an amazing deal. I suppose I could just settle for a 320 mb card, but who wants to do that when a card like this is at my fingertips?

[sike]

I'm tempted too. I don't really need it now though; is there any reason to think I wouldn't be able to get an equivalent or better deal in a couple months?

[Sportwarrior]

Well I gave in and picked one up... I think the backorder is a blessing in disguise, as now I have a few weeks to really sit on my decision without worrying if the deal is gonna disappear. I somehow doubt price cuts are gonna occur within that time frame, but I also kinda think I may end up canceling the order... we'll see how I feel in a few days.

[Karadhas]

I heard a rumor that it's possible to apply coupons/discounts to this now that we've ordered it, anybody able to verify that either way?

[rainless]

I'm tempted too. I don't really need it now though; is there any reason to think I wouldn't be able to get an equivalent or better deal in a couple months?

Yes. Best deal that could be found last month was $295 shipped. No taxes. Best deal that can be found this month is $316 shipped... plus taxes. (The shipping would actually be cheaper). New processors coming out next month. RAM prices going back up. Cheapest price outside of this Best Buy deal? $379.

You can wait all you want... I'm no sucker. When I saw $295 I knew the chances of me seeing it again were pretty damned slim.

I mean has the 7900GTX gone down to $195 yet?

[Karadhas]

Update from Best Buy: Still out of stock.

I would normally be annoyed by getting an email just to tell me that when it's obvious by the lack of a delivery notice, but given the sort of people who work and shop at best buy I suppose it's actually needed most of the time.

[Vengance_01]

Yea thats a heck of a deal. I seems right around this time prices drop, and then from here on out they slowly creep back up throughout the rest of the year.

[Sportwarrior]

Update from Best Buy: Still out of stock.

I would normally be annoyed by getting an email just to tell me that when it's obvious by the lack of a delivery notice, but given the sort of people who work and shop at best buy I suppose it's actually needed most of the time.

Karadhas, the out of stock notification I got detailed a few ways customer service can be of help, including checking a local store to see if it's in stock. I know I've seen this card at one point at my local Best Buy, but I'm not sure when. It may be worth a shot to drop by your local shop and check to see if they've got it... Or, conversely, it may be worth a call to customer service... they may be able to gauge whether the local stores have it in stock or not.

Worth a shot, anyway.

[Karadhas]

already did that, every store in the state of florida is out of stock too.

[Albaholic]

this deal is now dead...

[Sportwarrior]

Yup... went dead Sunday morning, I believe.

[g14novak]

Yup. Price tag went back up to 400+

Happy I ordered mine while I could.

[Sportwarrior]

I'm still going back and forth on whether I should keep the order placed... I still need a new monitor and I have a 7800GTX, which is more than enough to last me another year... It's just so tempting to keep the order, but I know if I wait I'll have opportunities to buy better cards for good prices down the road... If I get this card now, it'll be my card for another 2+ years... Yikes, I dunno. A few more days/weeks to decide, I suppose.

[stereo555]

OK people , some good news . I checked some posts at Fatwallet today requarding the back-ordered situation , and people who have ordered this card are reporting to now getting thier cards shipped out to them ; with a few people having already/just received thier cards :D

[Sportwarrior]

I actually called to cancel my order, as I figure I'd rather pick up a Dell 2007wfp right now, but it turns out Best Buy's systems are down haha...

stereo, can you perhaps link me to that thread on fatwallet? I can't seem to find it.

[stereo555]

stereo, can you perhaps link me to that thread on fatwallet? I can't seem to find it.


Here ya go : http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?catid=18&threadid=740724&msgid=10840827&start=0 ;)

[Sportwarrior]

Thanks, stereo.

I still think I'm gonna cancel, though. Once I do get the 2007wfp i should be able to just get by with a 320 mb card anyway... It's hard to make myself do it though, lol... This was a great deal on an awesome card!