8800gtx price...

[yadge]

So when do you think the 8800 gtx will drop in price? I know it'll be when AMD/ATI has a card that rivals it. But when do you think would be a realistic time for that to happen?

I'm going to upgrade my video card at the end of the summer. And I'd just feel kind of stupid if I bought it after it's been out for so long. I didn't have the money for it before. But it would just almost seem like a waste if I bought it without there being a price drop.

 

[jamesgoddard]

Wait for the HD2900XT 1GB card - it's a better deal

 

[IcY18]

That card will perform no better than the 512mb version unless the core and memory are clocked higher. Plus it will come in at a price much higher than the attractive price of $400 that the HD 2900XT is at right now. And all on top of that the 8800GTX out performs it by a large margin.

 

[yadge]

Are you sure? How is it different from the HD2900XT other than the added memory?

And I'm not sure if I really need 1 gig of Vram right now... I don't even need the 768 on the 8800gtx. I only game at 1680x1050. I just want the 8800gtx for it's power.

But I'm sure DX10 is going to change the memory requirements....

Edit: Oh. IcY18 beat me. ish. well he answered some questions.

 

[morerevs]

Seeing as it is almost upon us (2900 1Gb) there are bound to be some reliable benchies coming out. If it indeed is the better card at a comparable price, that would be the only time the GTX will go down in price other then nvidia releasing a new card in the top segment. So with a little patience you might get a better deal or a better card. Win win situation.