[uk] Sapphire Hd 3870 X2 For £150

[koocha]

I'm really interested in this card, Kyle.

Let us know how it compares to an 8800GT would you? That's the other card I'm looking at getting.

Ta

 

[mandelore]

Kyle, did u actually try ringing them up and asking about the item?

I rang them up when i ordered mine and told them I wished to cancel due to it not being a 1gb card, but rather a 512mb. They accepted that and didnt question it?

Well, even if it did turn out to be just 512mb, coupled with your current X2 your system is gonna pwn

 

[kylew]

I'm really interested in this card, Kyle.

Let us know how it compares to an 8800GT would you? That's the other card I'm looking at getting.

Ta

It's quite a bit faster than an 8800GT , I already have one in my system and I can play everything bar crysis, maxed with aa and af @1920x1200. Best card I've had in years.

 

[koocha]

It's quite a bit faster than an 8800GT , I already have one in my system and I can play everything bar crysis, maxed with aa and af @1920x1200. Best card I've had in years.

You, sir, have made my mind up. Thanks!

Just gonna wait for More Computers to get them back in stock now as they're only £135!

 

[kylew]

Kyle, did u actually try ringing them up and asking about the item?

I rang them up when i ordered mine and told them I wished to cancel due to it not being a 1gb card, but rather a 512mb. They accepted that and didnt question it?

Well, even if it did turn out to be just 512mb, coupled with your current X2 your system is gonna pwn

I did, I rang them up on Saturday morning to see if I would getting an X2 or a 3870 Toxic, they said it was an X2 but the person I spoke to didn't seem all that technical so I didn't ask about the RAM. If it turns out to have a total of 512MB I'll just return it under the DSRs.

 

[koocha]

It's quite a bit faster than an 8800GT , I already have one in my system and I can play everything bar crysis, maxed with aa and af @1920x1200. Best card I've had in years.

You're on about the 512mb version, right?

 

[kylew]

You're on about the 512mb version, right?

1GB total one, I'm not convinced there is one that has a total RAM of 512MB. There's no sites that mention it as existing and sapphire's and AMD's site makes no mention of one. The manu-ref for the X2 on "dacomputers" is the reference number for a 3870 TOXIC

 

[koocha]

1GB total one, I'm not convinced there is one that has a total RAM of 512MB. There's no sites that mention it as existing and sapphire's and AMD's site makes no mention of one. The manu-ref for the X2 on "dacomputers" is the reference number for a 3870 TOXIC

From www.sapphiretech.com/uk:

Dual Core Pixel Processing power! Realize the power of tandem GPU processing on any PCI-E supporting mainboard with the SAPPHIRE HD3870 X2. Equipped with 2X ATI RADEON HD 3870 GPU, the SAPPHIRE HD3870 X2 turns the dreams of the adrenaline addicted gamer into a virtual reality of vivid worlds erupting with possibilities. The dual GPU processing power of the SAPPHIRE HD3870 X2 promises to awaken the senses and free the imagination from the shackles of PC hardware limitations as it affords the end user CrossFireX™ performance and over 1 TeraFLOPS of GPU Compute Power in a single card solution. The SAPPHIRE HD3870 X2 makes for a welcome addition to the family with its robust hardware offering such as: a staggering 512MB or 1GB of onboard memory, DirectX® 10, Shader Model 4 and OpenGL acceleration along with enhanced support for the Windows Vista™ 3D environment.

Why would it refer to half of it?

 

[kylew]

From www.sapphiretech.com/uk:



Why would it refer to half of it?

I would say that it means that the card has either 1GB total memory OR it has 512MB per GPU. Every shop that sells them has the same listing as that. Also, I can't see them selling a card such as a 3870X2 for £100 less that comes with half the ram, it kind of defeats the purpose of it being a high-end GPU. The reason I think this is because of the little difference in price between a 256MB and a 512MB 3850, it's literally like £10 difference if that.

 

[koocha]

I would say that it means that the card has either 1GB total memory OR it has 512MB per GPU. Every shop that sells them has the same listing as that. Also, I can't see them selling a card such as a 3870X2 for £100 less that comes with half the ram, it kind of defeats the purpose of it being a high-end GPU. The reason I think this is because of the little difference in price between a 256MB and a 512MB 3850, it's literally like £10 difference if that.

I see what you're saying. if that is the case then it's very misleading.

I might order one and see what turns up. Like someone else said, I can always send it back because of DSRs.

You never know, they might accidently send me the 1Gb version...

 

[kylew]

I see what you're saying. if that is the case then it's very misleading.

I might order one and see what turns up. Like someone else said, I can always send it back because of DSRs.

You never know, they might accidently send me the 1Gb version...

I've just phoned ATi/AMD now, the guy on the phone said the sapphire version will be the same as the powercolor one (i currently have the powercolor one). He said there's nothing in the specs listed that says it's any different. Also, the confirmed to me that they will be sending me an X2, if I get an X2 that is 512MB total (which I highly doubt as there's no evidence to suggest one exists) I'll send it back under DSR due to the website advertising it to be a TOXIC card even if it isn't. I'll phone the shop now to see where my order currently is.

 

[kylew]

Ok, I've phoned DA computers. It's definitely a mistaken listing as the guy on the phone told me that it's a sapphire X2 Toxic GDDR 4, which we know doesn't exist. He told me that they have an X2 coming in today that will be dispatched for me either today or tomorrow. I'm almost 100% sure that I'll get a normal (1GB) X2, or worst case a sapphire 3870 toxic which I can easily return.

 

[koocha]

None left. the bloke thought it was an error in the listing. there's another 15 on order form the suppliers which just state the toxic version

 

[kylew]

None left. the bloke thought it was an error in the listing. there's another 15 on order form the suppliers which just state the toxic version

Yeah, he mentioned that there was an issue with the listing but didn't go into detail about it, but he says I'm due an X2, also checked with the bank and they've said that my account has been charged with only £157 or so. I think you'll be best ordering from that other shop.

 

[InnocentCriminal]

I do hope you get a 1GB X2 for the £157, that'd be freaking sweet!

 

[Darren]

I dunno if this is a misprint but it would be sweet if it wasn't

http://www.dacomputers.com/store.php?targetcode=Z77165A

It's a mistake, I goggled the manufacturer number and it belongs to a single 3870 not the X2.

Just to reiterate - it is a misprint.​

 

[Saakki]

waiting to se what stuff will pop out from the packet lol

 

[kylew]

It's a mistake, I goggled the manufacturer number and it belongs to a single 3870 not the X2.

Just to reiterate - it is a misprint.​

On another forum where some one else also picked it up, no-one seems to get that it's a misprint, they seem not to see my posts when I say it is a misprint. Suppose I should have used big text

 

[Darren]

kylew, one of four things will happen.

1.) TPU members will end up with the most expensive 3870s in the market
2.) TPU members will pretend they wanted a 3870 anyways
3.) TPU members will flood the "Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway" section with unwanted 3870s
4.) All of the above

 

[kylew]

kylew, one of four things will happen.

1.) TPU members will end up with the most expensive 3870s in the market
2.) TPU members will pretend they wanted a 3870 anyways
3.) TPU members will flood the "Buy/Sell/Trade/Giveaway" section with unwanted 3870s
4.) All of the above

None of the above

Here's some info I got from D A computers:

Hi,

I am afraid i have to report that the graphic card you ordered is actually the standard version, and not the X2.

Unfortunately our suppliers have given us the wrong product information for this item, as they have to many other webstores.

I have therefore cancelled your order, and no money has been taken from your payment.

Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused, and i hope you will continue to use our webstore for any future purchases.

Many thanks,
Chris Vann
Director

DA Computers Ltd



Unlucky I guess

 

[kylew]

I guess there definitely isn't a 512MB 3870X2 after all

 

[mandelore]

doh! at least your gonna get ur money back and not an expensive 3870 lol!

 

[-iceblade^]

yep . get the feeling some less than scrupulous dealers (eclipse) would do that

 

[kylew]

yep . get the feeling some less than scrupulous dealers (eclipse) would do that

Eclipse? Do they have a bad rep?

 

[-iceblade^]

yep...

http://trust.hexus.net/company_profile.php?company=57
http://www.ciao.co.uk/eclipse_computers_com_Eclipse_Computers_Coventry__Review_5622830
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/electronic-stores/eclipse-computers-coventry/reviews/
http://www.smallworldmedia.co.uk/weblog/2005/04/on_eclipse_comp_1.html

to name a few... all from a google of eclipse computers customer service... i'd stay away if i were you...