ATI X800 XL for $272.89

[xelpmoc]

EDIT: Looks like it didn't last long -- they're backordered now.

I just called my local CompUSA to ask if they had any X800 XLs in stock (I've heard reports of people getting them already, but the guy said it would be next Monday before they got any), and while half-listening to the hold recording, "compusabusiness.com" was mentioned. I wondered if this was the same as compusa.com, so I checked it out. Lo and behold, I found this:

ATI RADEON X800 XL ... PCI Express x16 - 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM - TV out for $272.89 (delivery only).

No mention of "out of stock" or "backordered" or anything -- it supposedly ships in 1-2 business days. I just ordered one with overnight shipping, and the total with tax came to $312.16.

Your order will begin processing as soon as the information you have
provided has been verified and a pre authorization has been made for the
items you are requesting to be shipped. You will be notified via e-mail when
your order has been approved.

The following order (#XXX) has been approved and is currently being
processed. You will be notified via e-mail when your order has shipped.

The following CompUSA order (#XXX) was shipped on 2/21/2005. Please
print a copy of this page to process your rebate(s) if applicable.

FINAL UPDATE: FedEx delivered it right on time. Retail ATI box, shrink wrapped and everything. It's installed and working great... 4893 in 3DMark05, 10617 in 03, 23668 in 01.

 

[MustISO]

Pretty damn sweet if it works out.

 

[Jeraden]

Nice find! I'm in for one too. Let's see which comes first, this or the ATI preorder.

 

[kwan888]

Nice find! I too have ordered one overnight, so let's see if it gets here!

 

[HopfenspergerJ1]

This is WAY better than just a nice find! (Assuming it's real)

 

[dfedders]

Shhh... Don't ruin it. Let it drop.

 

[Eagle1Fox2]

Hey what did you guys enter as a "PO Number" during checkout?

EDIT: I know its the business site so I'm guessing it might mean "Purchase Order"...does this mean I can just make the # up? lol

 

[Solarium]

this totally sucks i wish it were AGP

 

[PhoenixOrion]

x800xl under MSRP in Feb 2005 = HOT DEAL!

 

[Jeraden]

Originally posted by: Eagle1Fox2
Hey what did you guys enter as a "PO Number" during checkout?

I just entered a zero. I think its just an internal number for your business to track purchases, so it shouldn't matter to them.

 

[Eagle1Fox2]

Thanks ALOT guys

EDIT: Only thing that sucks about this is now I'm gonna have to return my order for a Gigabyte regular x800 to ZZFly as soon as it gets here this wk, with a 15% restocking free. =/

 

[Capt Caveman]

Wish it had dual dvi but not willing to wait for the powercolor to go down in price. Thanks!

 

[imported_situman]

does the BBA version have an extra power connector? It might hamper overclocking without it.

 

[Phew]

BEST

FIRST

POST

EVER!

I ordered one, came to $291 shipped after tax. Not bad, considering the next-cheapest in-stock X800XL is over $350. Good work xel!

 

[ssvegeta1010]

bump for an awesome deal!

 

[spikeIt]

Aaargh. Now its says it will usually ship in 2 - 4 weeks!

 

[BrokenVisage]

lol, something tells me this thread will ultimately span to 20 pages of people saying "still waiting on my X800XL".. ATI is just too unpredictable

 

[Ackbar]

Originally posted by: spikeIt
Aaargh. Now its says it will usually ship in 2 - 4 weeks!

I'm guessing so many people ordered that they've ran out of what little stock they had on hand. Might as well keep your order in though.

 

[YrFc123]

Backordered now, damn it I always find out about these too late

 

[Eagle1Fox2]

My original order under 1-2 days got cancelled for some weird reason....so I had to order it when it became 2-4wks =(

 

[Jeraden]

I just got a shipping notice!
I had just picked regular ground shipping.

 

[dfedders]

Originally posted by: Jeraden
I just got a shipping notice!
I had just picked regular ground shipping.

I got an updated one that said Processing, but no shipping yet.

 

[kwan888]

I got an updated one that said Processing, but no shipping yet.

Same. And I picked Overnight shipping.

The following order (#XXXXXXX) has been approved and is currently being processed. You will be notified via e-mail when your order has shipped.

 

[Capt Caveman]

They're back in stock w/ 1-2 business days!

 

[TripperJoe]

Nice, I'm in.

<crosses fingers>