NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra for $145! [US only]

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

I was browsing through newegg.com to recommend a video card for someone and I came across an EVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra selling for $145. The product is recertified so I guess that means it only has a 90-day manufacturers warranty period.

In case you were wondering, the GeForce 8800 Ultra used to be NVIDIA's king of the hill (before the GeForce 9800GX2). So far, there are only four NVIDIA cards that are faster than this one: GeForce 9800 GX2, GeForce GTX 260, GeForce GTX 260 Core 216, and GeForce GTX 280.

Here's the link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130404

Also, click here to see how well the video card stacks up against GeForce GTX 280/260, Radeon HD 4870/4850, GeForce 9800 GX2/GTX, and GeForce 8800 GT in a multitude of game tests.

The item is now sold out!

Edited October 10, 2008 by Anaron

[NienorGT]

That's a good deal :o

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

It is! It's faster than most, if not all, $145 video cards. Here's a crude depiction of how well it stacks against other NVIDIA video cards:

GTX 280 > GTX 260 > 9800 GX2 > 8800 Ultra > 9800 GTX/+ > 8800 GTS (G92) > 8800 GT > 9600 GT

[RadishTM Veteran]

A bargain, but the power/physical size requirements are too much IMO.

Radish?

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Sure, the power and size requirements may be a little too much for some people -- but look at the big picture. You're saving money and getting a powerful video card at the same time. It's an amazing bargain for those with powerful PSUs and enough space.

Edited October 10, 2008 by Anaron

[nonick]

How are you saving more money when you buy a more power hungry card? or that doesn't matter in the saving money department?

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

How are you saving more money when you buy a more power hungry card? or that doesn't matter in the saving money department?

Ummm, this card uses less power than a GeForce GTX 260 and slightly more power than a GeForce 9800 GTX. Don't let the size fool you. Just because it's big doesn't mean it's power hungry.

[+PeterUK MVC]

Now that its out of stock here the GTX thats at a good price too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130414

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Now that its out of stock here the GTX thats at a good price too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814130414

Good find, that price is very good ($129).

[shattered]

Would there be any conflict with running an XFX 8800gtx and an EVGA 8800gtx in SLI mode?

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Would there be any conflict with running an XFX 8800gtx and an EVGA 8800gtx in SLI mode?

I don't think so. Essentially, it's still the same video card.

[Skulltrail-old]

There are three things wrong with this:

• Too big for my case
  
• Demands too much power (500w+)
  
• Already sold out :hmmm:
  

EDIT: Keep the bargain news coming! :D

[shattered]

That is great news Anaron. I have the P5N32-E SLI mobo. Should the mobo have shipped with the SLI connector, or would I need to buy the connector separately? I am still in the process of looking for the mobo box...

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

That is great news Anaron. I have the P5N32-E SLI mobo. Should the mobo have shipped with the SLI connector, or would I need to buy the connector separately? I am still in the process of looking for the mobo box...

As far as I know, the SLI connectors should come with the video card. You should find it in the box for your current GeForce 8800 GTX.

[Colin.B]

Good find, that price is very good ($129).

I bet if you purchase that, you can likely step up to a 9800 GTX+ for very minimal cost. If that 5-7% gain matters that much, which I'm sure to some it would.

I'm trying to find a cheap 9800 GTX+here in Canada. Futureshop had a BFG 9800 GTX+ for 199. A day or two after, it's now 249.99 :/. They have a 4850 for 202.99...But I like the step up program that evga, bfg and the like offer so I'm sticking with the 9800 GTX+ if I find one cheap enough.

Edited October 10, 2008 by DigitalManifestations

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

I bet if you purchase that, you can likely step up to a 9800 GTX+ for very minimal cost. If that 5-7% gain matters that much, which I'm sure to some it would.

I'm trying to find a cheap 9800 GTX+here in Canada. Futureshop had a BFG 9800 GTX+ for 199. A day or tow after, it's now 249.99 :/. They have a 4850 for 202.99...But I like the step up program that evga, bfg and the like offer so I'm sticking with the 9800 GTX+ if I find one cheap enough.

Awhile back, Futureshop had a sale and the GeForce 9800 GTX+ went as low as $169. Just wait for a sale and the prices should drop.

If anyone wants that GeForce 8800 GTX, they better buy it soon. My guess is that it'll go out of stock by the end of the day.