Is this GTX 560 Ti a good deal?

[cortillaen]

I'm looking at getting this Galaxy 56NGH6HS4IXZ GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card for a new build, and I'm wondering how good of a deal it is at $190 (after $40 rebate). I'll probably be ordering the rest of the components for the build within the next two weeks (just waiting to see how the Bulldozer launch goes). Is there a reasonable chance of getting the graphics card for any less in that time period? For that matter, are there any other cards at that level that are a better deal?

 

[novistador]

I'm looking at getting this Galaxy 56NGH6HS4IXZ GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card for a new build, and I'm wondering how good of a deal it is at $190 (after $40 rebate). I'll probably be ordering the rest of the components for the build within the next two weeks (just waiting to see how the Bulldozer launch goes). Is there a reasonable chance of getting the graphics card for any less in that time period? For that matter, are there any other cards at that level that are a better deal?

MSI GTX 560Ti Twin Frozr II $249.99 ($229.99)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127594&cm_re=560_ti-_-14-127-594-_-Product

EVGA GTX 560Ti $252.99 ($232.99) Amazon.com it's $242.99 ($222.99)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604&cm_re=560_ti-_-14-130-604-_-Product

 

[majesticlizard]

I'm looking at getting this Galaxy 56NGH6HS4IXZ GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card for a new build, and I'm wondering how good of a deal it is at $190 (after $40 rebate). I'll probably be ordering the rest of the components for the build within the next two weeks (just waiting to see how the Bulldozer launch goes). Is there a reasonable chance of getting the graphics card for any less in that time period? For that matter, are there any other cards at that level that are a better deal?

Actually, right now it is on sale for $229. At least that is what I get when I click on "view price in checkout" or whatever.

 

[Tamz_msc]

If you're OK with MIRs then its a great deal.

 

[cortillaen]

Thanks for the responses so far. Anyone else have thoughts on it? I'll probably order it later tonight barring a good reason not to.

Actually, right now it is on sale for $229. At least that is what I get when I click on "view price in checkout" or whatever.

Right, and then it has a $40 MIR. I don't mind waiting for that to come in, and I haven't read of Galaxy trying to stiff buyers any more than the next company.

 

[17seconds]

For that price, there is really no better choice. HardOCP really liked the Galaxy GTX 560 Ti card. They said the fan was super silent and they were able to overclock it well past 1000 mhz.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/01/25/galaxy_geforce_gtx_560_ti_gc_video_card_review
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/02/01/galaxy_geforce_gtx_560_ti_gc_overclocking_review/

Tweaktown like the Galaxy GTX 560 Ti so much they gave it their top rating for Total Value... back when it was priced at $250:
"If you can pick up a card like this one which carries the same MSRP as a reference designed card from NVIDIA and then proceed to crank the core up to around the 950MHz mark and the memory to around the 4400MHz QDR, you're going to have one of, if not the best valued card on the market."
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/3811/galaxy_geforce_gtx_560_ti_1gb_gc_video_card_overclocked/index.html

 

[cortillaen]

Thanks, Matto, and ordered.

 

[cortillaen]

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