Find me the best video card under $250

Wile E · Jan 29, 2009

Meh. I don't care in the slightest about resale. Half the time I give my leftover stuff away to family members, the other half I sell them at a ridiculously deep discount to friends. Making money off used hardware was never a priority for me.

DonInKansas · Jan 29, 2009

SystemViper said:
I might have a 280 for 275....

If you expand the budget a tad go for that. :rockout:

Wile E · Jan 29, 2009

I should also mention I have a 1920x1200 resolution. Much harder to keep up with than lower resolutions. I don't think there is a single gpu card that can handle ALL games at that res by itself. Perhaps the 280/285 could get close, but I'm pretty sure 2 gpus are almost necessary to max everything at this res. (Make a note, I do not play a game unless I can completely max everything. Still haven't played Crysis all the way thru. lol)

PaulieG · Jan 29, 2009

OK guys. I'm either buying a 260 216 or a 280. I appreciate everyone's input. Now I need some help to find the best deal on a 260.

Asylum · Jan 29, 2009

Heres a deal on a 280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500052R

DaedalusHelios · Jan 29, 2009

Asylum said:
Heres a deal on a 280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500052R

Thats really good! Get that $%*)!!!

Wile E · Jan 29, 2009

Paulieg said:
OK guys. I'm either buying a 260 216 or a 280. I appreciate everyone's input. Now I need some help to find the best deal on a 260.

If those are the choices, I say save a few more dollars, and go 280 over the 260.

PaulieG · Jan 29, 2009

Asylum said:
Heres a deal on a 280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500052R

You my man deserve a big cookie.

Are open box cards usually fully supported by the manufacturers warranty?

Asylum · Jan 29, 2009

Open-Box Items

Return for refund within: 15 days
Return for replacement within: non-replaceable

This is our Detailed Open Box Item Return Policy. Newegg.com often sells items that are listed as "open-box." Because these items are sold at greatly reduced prices, they bear this limited 15-day refund-only return policy through Newegg.com. Such items can only be returned within 15 days of the applicable invoice date. Newegg.com cannot provide replacement service for these items, as their stock is limited. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of these items is with the buyer. These items have been tested for functionality, but may have superficial physical defects including (but not limited to) scratches, dings or dents. Should these items prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or Newegg.com) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing or repairs, unless otherwise required by law. These items are not covered by any 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

If you purchase an Open-Box product you will receive an OEM BAREBONE item, meaning you will only receive the item itself. Accessories are NOT INCLUDED with Open-Box products, even if the missing accessory is required for the item to function properly.

DaedalusHelios · Jan 29, 2009

Paulieg said:
Are open box cards usually fully supported by the manufacturers warranty?

Yes, remember to register it with Zotac for the full lifetime warranty: http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=163&Itemid=395

trt740 · Jan 29, 2009

Asylum said:
Heres a deal on a 280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500052R

very good deal there but don't have a warranty , here is the important part Should these items prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or Newegg.com) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing or repairs, unless otherwise required by law.

DaedalusHelios · Jan 29, 2009

Asylum said:
Open-Box Items

Return for refund within: 15 days
Return for replacement within: non-replaceable

This is our Detailed Open Box Item Return Policy. Newegg.com often sells items that are listed as "open-box." Because these items are sold at greatly reduced prices, they bear this limited 15-day refund-only return policy through Newegg.com. Such items can only be returned within 15 days of the applicable invoice date. Newegg.com cannot provide replacement service for these items, as their stock is limited. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of these items is with the buyer. These items have been tested for functionality, but may have superficial physical defects including (but not limited to) scratches, dings or dents. Should these items prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or Newegg.com) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing or repairs, unless otherwise required by law. These items are not covered by any 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

If you purchase an Open-Box product you will receive an OEM BAREBONE item, meaning you will only receive the item itself. Accessories are NOT INCLUDED with Open-Box products, even if the missing accessory is required for the item to function properly.

Two out of three times I order "Open Box" products I get an open(unsealed) full retail version. The warranty is on a sticker on the card so even if they ship you a bare card you get the warranty.

PaulieG · Jan 29, 2009

They just sold out. DAMN! OK guys, need another great deal on a 260 or a 280. Let's get this done!!

trt740 · Jan 29, 2009

Paulieg said:
They just sold out. DAMN! OK guys, need another great deal on a 260 or a 280. Let's get this done!!

darn darn!!!!

DaedalusHelios · Jan 29, 2009

Paulieg said:
They just sold out. DAMN! OK guys, need another great deal on a 260 or a 280. Let's get this done!!

Yeah I grabbed one. :eek:

I am just kidding.

trt740 · Jan 29, 2009

DaedalusHelios said:
Yeah I grabbed one.

you bastard :laugh:

Asylum · Jan 29, 2009

Yea was good a second ago..was just looking at it myself!!

DaedalusHelios · Jan 29, 2009

Of course I didn't get one. I was just kidding.

This is the best closest thing on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150329

PaulieG · Jan 29, 2009

DaedalusHelios said:
Of course I didn't get one. I was just kidding.

This is the best closest thing on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150329

Yeah, I was looking at that one. Living in TN, it's cheaper to buy that card from Zipzoomfly. They have it for 249 plus $9 2 day fedex

DaedalusHelios · Jan 29, 2009

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4329709&CatId=3775

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4296573&CatId=3775

These look ok but "no cigar" really.

And the best microcenter has to offer is: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0304634

PaulieG · Jan 29, 2009

Anyone else find a good deal? I'm still trying to talk myself out of this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143128

Binge · Jan 29, 2009

x.x please don't do that... lol

PaulieG · Jan 29, 2009

Binge said:
x.x please don't do that... lol

LOL. That was sincere. :laugh:

I'm giving it another 15 minutes before I order. C'mon guys. I know there is a great deal out there!!

DRDNA · Jan 29, 2009

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

After $10 mail in its $219 :toast:

DaedalusHelios · Jan 29, 2009

DRDNA said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801

After $10 mail in its $219

Yeah thats a little better than the 9800GX2 for less scratch.

*EDIT* wait a minute thats a 4870 and not 4870X2. OOOooopppssss. :eek:

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Find me the best video card under $250

Wile E

Power User

DonInKansas

Wile E

Power User

PaulieG

Asylum

DaedalusHelios

Wile E

Power User

PaulieG

Asylum

DaedalusHelios

trt740

DaedalusHelios

PaulieG

trt740

DaedalusHelios

trt740

Asylum

DaedalusHelios

PaulieG

DaedalusHelios

PaulieG

Binge

Overclocking Surrealism

PaulieG

DRDNA

DaedalusHelios

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