In the market for a video card.

Triplex72 · 11-4-2007, 09:10 PM

I'm looking for a 8600GTS or better, anyone know any good sites or deals?

Relambrien · 11-4-2007, 09:29 PM

Newegg's always good for computer things. They may not have the absolute cheapest price anywhere, but prices are always reasonable, shipping is very fast and you can't match their customer service. The only issue I have with them is their warranty now; not too long ago it was mainly 1- or 3-year warranties on their computer parts, but now the majority are 30-day warranties, so you'll have to check the manufacturer warranty if you want lengthy coverage.

You could also try TigerDirect though I've heard people have had problems with their customer service department.

**infinity.** · 11-4-2007, 09:48 PM

i suppose you're on intel?

uhm,

tigerdirect has lower prices for gfx cards alot of the time

chunky_cheese · 11-4-2007, 09:56 PM

I got a GeForce 8800 GTS 640 MB (Not Clocked, Refurbished) for about 400 dollars $CDN. Though it is a refurb, I've never had a problem with it and it runs just great!

**Pyroshock** · 11-4-2007, 10:11 PM

8600GTS is somewhat weak in anti-aliasing, but is a good value DX10 card.

Definitely go newegg, and definitely get a DX10 card. You'd probably want to get the 8800 GTS 360 MB, 640 isn't entirely necessary. Unless you're wanting to run Crysis or something.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130038

chunky_cheese · 11-4-2007, 10:23 PM

Don't forget to take into account Windows XP only has DX9, vista (though it has many bugs) can run up to DirectX10, and makes much better use of dual screen.

rokushadows · 11-4-2007, 10:37 PM

Check out this sexy machinery.
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814150252

Triplex72 · 11-5-2007, 03:45 PM

Thanks guys. I forgot to mention, I am looking for a DX10 card, seeing as I have Vista.

madmatt621 · 11-5-2007, 04:29 PM

Fry's Electronics
http://shop1.outpost.com/search?sear...x=9&submit.y=1

Triplex72 · 11-5-2007, 07:16 PM

Dang, I found one I liked, but it doesn't seem like they are available to Canadians.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150250

11-4-2007, 09:10 PM	#1
Triplex72 CUSTOMIZED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Your Imagination Posts: 975	In the market for a video card. I'm looking for a 8600GTS or better, anyone know any good sites or deals? __________________ connect 216.246.109.6:27015

11-4-2007, 09:29 PM	#2
Relambrien FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 32 Posts: 1,644	Re: In the market for a video card. Newegg's always good for computer things. They may not have the absolute cheapest price anywhere, but prices are always reasonable, shipping is very fast and you can't match their customer service. The only issue I have with them is their warranty now; not too long ago it was mainly 1- or 3-year warranties on their computer parts, but now the majority are 30-day warranties, so you'll have to check the manufacturer warranty if you want lengthy coverage. You could also try TigerDirect though I've heard people have had problems with their customer service department.

11-4-2007, 09:48 PM	#3
infinity. sideways 8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 1,706	Re: In the market for a video card. i suppose you're on intel? uhm, tigerdirect has lower prices for gfx cards alot of the time

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chunky_cheese FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 1,736	Re: In the market for a video card. I got a GeForce 8800 GTS 640 MB (Not Clocked, Refurbished) for about 400 dollars $CDN. Though it is a refurb, I've never had a problem with it and it runs just great!

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chunky_cheese FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 1,736	Re: In the market for a video card. Don't forget to take into account Windows XP only has DX9, vista (though it has many bugs) can run up to DirectX10, and makes much better use of dual screen.

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Triplex72 CUSTOMIZED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Your Imagination Posts: 975	Re: In the market for a video card. Thanks guys. I forgot to mention, I am looking for a DX10 card, seeing as I have Vista. __________________ connect 216.246.109.6:27015 Last edited by Triplex72; 11-5-2007 at 03:48 PM..

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madmatt621 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 29°34′7″N, 95°1′21″W Age: 35 Posts: 3,000	Re: In the market for a video card. Fry's Electronics http://shop1.outpost.com/search?sear...x=9&submit.y=1

11-5-2007, 07:16 PM	#10
Triplex72 CUSTOMIZED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Your Imagination Posts: 975	Re: In the market for a video card. Dang, I found one I liked, but it doesn't seem like they are available to Canadians. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150250 __________________ connect 216.246.109.6:27015

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