5970 still so expensive?

lnd2288 · Jan 27, 2011

recently i went on tigerdirect.com and search any random 5970 to see if prices have drop, too my eyes i was shock to see one at $812!! why is that happening? would of love to see them much lower than that to pair up with my card..

brandonwh64 · Jan 27, 2011

LOL nice thread title.

lnd2288 · Jan 27, 2011

Black Panther · Jan 27, 2011

(Title changed)

It's still one of the best cards so prices will take quite some time to fall...

lnd2288 · Jan 27, 2011

its crazy. would love too see side by side comparison with amd6990. (thanx for the title)

newtekie1 · Jan 27, 2011

The price will drop once it is replaced by the HD6990, but for right now it is still the top dog, so the price is insane. Better off getting two HD6970s, or if you already have the HD5970 and want to pair it, just pick up a cheap HD5870.

Oh, and by the way, newegg has them for a slightly more reasonable $600.

sttubs · Jan 27, 2011

You can pick up a used one for $400ish.

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