eVGA GeForce 8800GTX 768MB for $299.99! (free shipping)

[qmalik]

Newegg has the eVGA GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI-e x16 Video Card at $409.99 - $60 off promo code HARDOCPVGAPROMO60 - $50 rebate = $299.99 with free shipping. Features: 575MHz Core Clock, 1800MHz Memory Clock (effective), 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 Memory, Dual link DVI.

LINK: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130072

 

[LukeBird]

Bloody hell, that's cheap!
I just paid that for a used XFX one from eBay over here (UK)!!

 

[Maziar]

yep thats a solid $ for that card

 

[bsan89]

ewww 50$ rebate,
Still its EVGA.
Hmm stick with my xfx 8800gt and sell it or evga 8800gtx for 299$
and step up later? gah!

 

[systemlord]

I have been thinking about taking advantage of these prices, but then I have to shell out more money for the 24" monitor which is what I've been wanting to do.

 

[nussrods]

I would buy this card in a minute if that price were correct. When I go to the link provided, I find the eVGA 8800 GTX as described, but for $359.95, not $299.95. The starting price point is $469.95, not $409.95. If I am wrong, please tell me and I will order the card from Newegg immediately.

 

[Trialsking]

I would buy this card in a minute if that price were correct. When I go to the link provided, I find the eVGA 8800 GTX as described, but for $359.95, not $299.95. The starting price point is $469.95, not $409.95. If I am wrong, please tell me and I will order the card from Newegg immediately.

I think you need to enter the promo code during purchase to get the price. Notice how the OP included the code in his post.

 

[Oakley707]

Yes, I just confirmed what Trialsking just noted. You must add the promocode when the item is in your cart to notice the extra 60$ off. This is some deal!!

 

[Oakley707]

As far as the step up program works, do you have to pay on top of what you paid for it, or the retail price of the card?

 

[Trialsking]

As far as the step up program works, do you have to pay on top of what you paid for it, or the retail price of the card?

For the step up, you need to go through eVga.com, not another retailer like Newegg.com, but yes, you just subtract what you paid fromt he price of the card your stepping up to. But again you need to step up to card price from eVga.

 

[jormm]

is this card better then the gts (g92) card cuz if so im ordering now

 

[Oakley707]

Oh okay, thanks Trialsking for the quick reply. So, if I ordered that exact card from Newegg. When / If I stepped up I would have to pay the difference of the new card @ eVga's price. Correct? Sorry, just wanted to clarify.

 

[jfuze]

The performance is about the same with GTS G92 and the GTX unless you are playing a really high resolution. (1900x1200 and up)

 

[Maziar]

From Hothardware:

It is little difficult to summarize the new GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB card’s performance. In games or benchmarks where fillrate and shader performance are the limiting factors, these new cards are excellent performers and can outpace even a GeForce 8800 GTX. But in situations where memory bandwidth and frame buffer size are more important, like say at high resolutions with anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering enabled, the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB can’t quite keep up with the more expensive GTX due to its narrower memory bus and smaller frame buffer. Generally speaking though, the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB’s performance is better than the original 640MB GTS and the relatively new 8800 GT and on-par with the GeForce 8800 GTX at lower resolutions. Crank up the resolutions, however, and the GTX (or Ultra) is still the king of the hill.

 

[Guest]

You also have to pay shipping both ways when stepping up... this equates to about $30.

Also, you pay the MSRP on eVGA's site for the card you're stepping up to... usually its a lot higher than what you can buy it for on the Egg...

 

[nussrods]

You guys were right, the promo code knocks it down to $349.95 with the MIR of $50.00 it is $299.95! Obviously Newegg is getting ready for the "next big thing", but I think I can enjoy this for at least the 90 days step-up period if not longer. My new Samsung 22" monitor will really appreciate it as well. I order as soon as I get home from work. Thanks everyone!!

 

[qwertycopter]

Nussrods, Oakley707, jormm, and others:

WARNING!! If you are buying this card for the mail-in-rebate, it must be postmarked by 3/30/2008. In other words, you won't be eligible for this rebate unless you ordered it several days ago.

Just a word of warning. If you ordered it today because of the price after rebate, you're going to be disappointed.

That's one reason why mail in rebates are a pain. You have to account for shipping time, shipping errors, time for you to cut out the UPC, photocopy everything, and mail it in.

 

[cottonball]

Nussrods, Oakley707, jormm, and others:

WARNING!! If you are buying this card for the mail-in-rebate, it must be postmarked by 3/30/2008. In other words, you won't be eligible for this rebate unless you ordered it several days ago.

Just a word of warning. If you ordered it today because of the price after rebate, you're going to be disappointed.

That's one reason why mail in rebates are a pain. You have to account for shipping time, shipping errors, time for you to cut out the UPC, photocopy everything, and mail it in.

You are an idiot! If you buy today, you have 30 days to receive the item (usually 2 - 5 days shippign) and then about 25 days to get off your but and get it in the mail.

 

[Guest]

Is this promo just for the eVGA 8800GTX or is it for any other cards Newegg may be clearing out stock of?

 

[qwertycopter]

oops i blame leap years and a long day at work. My eyes are screwy.

 

[carver_g]

You are an idiot! If you buy today, you have 30 days to receive the item (usually 2 - 5 days shippign) and then about 25 days to get off your but and get it in the mail.

He made a mistake. You can point these things out in the future without being a jackass about it.


Great deal for the 8800GTX; wish this deal was around when I ordered my 8800GT....

 

[dg6464]

I love Canada, but it's at times like these that I wish Newegg shipped to Canada... Ah well. I may have to go for:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2570708&Sku=P450-8002

XFX, same thing for $349.99 . If anyone else lives up in the great north, this seems to be the best deal going, but it ends today. I may just wait until the 9800GTX / 9800GT comes out and knocks the prices way down. But of course, then I will want the new cards lol...
dg6464

 

[nussrods]

I just tried to order the card, and Newegg says the promo code is invalid. Either they sold out, or panicked when they saw the rush of buyers. I copied it in and I typed it in manually. Oh well missed the boat, guess I will have to wait on the 9800 series, too bad

 

[nussrods]

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Copied from Newegg checkout
And it did work earlier today, I had it at $349.95 plus the $50.00 MIR. bummer.... Couldn't pull the trigger on my work computer.

 

[grieve]

Nussrods, Oakley707, jormm, and others:
WARNING!! If you are buying this card for the mail-in-rebate, it must be postmarked by 3/30/2008. In other words, you won't be eligible for this rebate unless you ordered it several days ago.

just a FYI if you didnt know.

"Mail In Rebate Policy -
Products missing UPC codes or serial numbers from the box are NOT returnable.
Products offering mail-in rebates are not returnable to Newegg.com once the rebates have been filed."
http://www.newegg.com/Info/ReturnPolicy.aspx