Finding a 5850/5870/5970 - not easy!

Sasqui · Nov 19, 2009

erocker said:
I wouldn't count on any price drops due to lack of competition. If anything, prices will most likely go up since the closer we get to the hollidays the more demand is going to go up.

My prediction is they'll stay steady for the next two months, unless there is a torrent of availability, or NVidia pulls a rabbit out of their hat, pulling down demand for the ATi cards.

Originally, the 5850 was supposed to be $259 and the 5870 $379 if I recall correctly.

Zubasa · Nov 19, 2009

Actually ATi aimed for $299 and below for 5850 and $399 and below for the 5870.

Later it retailed for $260 and $379 respectively.

When I got my 5870 for $373 my friend laughed @me and say he will get it @3/4 of the price 2 months later.
Now I wonder who is laughing his ass off.

Right now the price is simply ridiculous. :shadedshu

Sasqui · Nov 19, 2009

We'll see said the wise man as he put down his hammer and saw.

Seemed Newegg got a batch in yesterday eve (5850, 5870 & 5970)... bets on today/tonight?

Johnny5 · Nov 20, 2009

Ordered a 5850 this morning for $309 :/

lordted · Nov 20, 2009

any ideas where i can purchase asus ati 5970 in the USA

hey guys I was wondering if Asus have shipped their 5970 video cards and is there any place where I can buy it online or preorder it !! I am hardcore asus fan and want only to buy their version of graphic cards but so far google and most of the online stores have faild me in finding one

! So all i have left is you guys !! Pleaase help me

Thanks in advance
P.S.
I need only Us stores .

Sasqui · Nov 20, 2009

Johnny5 said:
Ordered a 5850 this morning for $309 :/

Where and what brand?

Johnny5 · Nov 20, 2009

Sasqui said:
Where and what brand?

Newegg and Sapphire

My credit card has already been charged. Now let's see if it ships.

Sasqui · Nov 20, 2009

Johnny5 said:
Newegg and Sapphire

My credit card has already been charged. Now let's see if it ships.

It will. Thier backend systems are quite good (not perfect though). I have to wait till next Tues for the XFX 5850 to arrive - it shipped from CA. :cry:

Johnny5 · Nov 20, 2009

I couldn't wait so I had it shipped 2 day express. Let's hope it ships from the east coast and I get it tomorrow.

KainXS · Nov 20, 2009

im tryin to get a 5970 I woke up yesterday and newegg had 2 brands of them, got them in my cart and before I could check out they were both gone . . . . . . .

Sasqui · Nov 20, 2009

Johnny5 said:
I couldn't wait so I had it shipped 2 day express. Let's hope it ships from the east coast and I get it tomorrow.

The Sapphires seem to be coming from Edison, NJ - so you should be in luck. They're a little slow with the shipping and tracking numbers. When you get that, You'll know.

KainXS said:
im tryin to get a 5970 I woke up yesterday and newegg had 2 brands of them, got them in my cart and before I could check out they were both gone . . . . . . .

Been there, seen that! :laugh:

Wrigleyvillain · Nov 20, 2009

I guess not impossible but gonna be tough finding one at all right now much less an Asus specifically.

Good luck!

Binge · Nov 20, 2009

I've got a few cards coming to TPU. I can't promise awesome prices. I'm at least going to cover my @ss for the cost.

shevanel · Nov 20, 2009

Binge said:
I've got a few cards coming to TPU. I can't promise awesome prices. I'm at least going to cover my @ss for the cost.

does that mean out of the 3 you bought yesterday you're posting 2 on tpu?

Sasqui · Nov 20, 2009

Funny... (well not really): All of the 5850's on Newegg have gone up to $309.99 They were at $299.99 yesterday.

Am I OCD?

shevanel · Nov 20, 2009

i just installed a 9800gt... playing left 4 dead 2 maxed and capped at 60fps.. until BC 2 comes out i really dont need one of these newer ones. . need more games!

Binge · Nov 20, 2009

shevanel said:
does that mean out of the 3 you bought yesterday you're posting 2 on tpu?

bingo

Sasqui · Nov 20, 2009

Binge said:
bingo

Hmmm... I wonder how many PM's you gotten so far.

Binge · Nov 20, 2009

shevanel said:
does that mean out of the 3 you bought yesterday you're posting 2 on tpu?

Oh don't forget the 5970. That'll be up too. :toast:

shevanel · Nov 20, 2009

wish i didnt have rent coming up. and xmas...

oh january move your a$$

erocker · Nov 20, 2009

Diamond 5850's.. while they last: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103085&cm_re=Hd_5850-_-14-103-085-_-Product

phanbuey · Nov 20, 2009

erocker said:
Diamond 5850's.. while they last: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103085&cm_re=Hd_5850-_-14-103-085-_-Product

erocker · Nov 20, 2009

You can blame me for one of them being gone.

phanbuey · Nov 20, 2009

Lucky *()#)(%

nah i cant justify leaving the 260's just yet... i think im going to make them fold till they die. But im def going 5850's what great cards.

dieselcat18 · Nov 21, 2009

I'm just going to wait till this supply issue gets sorted out so there are plenty of cards in most, if not all, 5000 models in stock...In the mean time my 4890 is running just fine. If I get antsy, maybe I'll look for a good deal on another one and CF it. I saw a great deal on a HIS 4890 with a non-reference cooler for around $175 and $145 after a MIR....which both of those would fit in my present case.
When I do move up to the 5970, I'll definitely need a new and bigger case.....hopefully by that time prices will have eased back a bit (on everything). Prices seem to be going up on a lot of components lately.

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Processor	I7-4790K@4.8 GHz 24/7
Motherboard	MSI Z97-G45 Gaming
Cooling	Be Quiet Pure Rock Air
Memory	16GB 4x4 G.Skill CAS9 2133 Sniper
Video Card(s)	GIGABYTE Vega 64
Storage	Samsung EVO 500GB / 8 Different WDs / QNAP TS-253 8GB NAS with 2x10Tb WD Blue
Display(s)	34" LG 34CB88-P 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD (34401440) FREE_SYNC*
Case	Rosewill
Audio Device(s)	Onboard + HD HDMI
Power Supply	Corsair HX750
Mouse	Logitech G5
Keyboard	Corsair Strafe RGB & G610 Orion Red
Software	Win 10

Finding a 5850/5870/5970 - not easy!

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dieselcat18

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