Bfg 8800 GT OC 512 in hand from bestbuy $209.43

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: valo123
If we replace the heatsink/fan is the warranty void? I'd like to put a zailman on this thing...

I'm afraid so...

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: Syntax Error
GPU-Z states my 8800GT is Revision "A2" when I have an EVGA 8800GT bought pretty much at launch day. I guess that pretty much throws the theory of "A2" revision 8800GTs having the larger fan.

yes this is true. I cant look at my fan now well, maybe if i set it to 0rpm for a second in 2d mode. i dont want to turn off my pc. but i think i was wrong earlier saying i had the 70mm fan, mine is more than likely the old cooler as well. gonna check & update. but seems all these BFG's are the old fan/heatsink

btw: does anyone have a digital multimeter & could measure the gpu core voltage?

valo, whippersnapper, nooky & justageek, where did you guys get your cards? i would like to post in the top of the topic

 

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally posted by: jaredpacevalo, whippersnapper, nooky & justageek, where did you guys get your cards? i would like to post in the top of the topic

I picked mine up at the Pontiac, MI store. After I took mine, there was one left. I should have checked it to make sure it wasn't one of the OC2's. It was in a plastic security box. Oh well.

 

[imported_Filbert]

Since the cards were on sale this week I started checking the availability online every day. Well last night, while I was pulling an all-nighter to finish a final, I noticed them in stock at a Best Buy a half-an-hour's drive away. So I headed over there, without getting any sleep, and arrived about 20 minutes after they opened.

I walked in, asked a Geek Squad employee where the graphics cards are and he asked me what I was looking for. I said the "BFG 8800GT overclocked" and he quickly stated that they were out of stock and went on about how great they are and how hard they are to find even online. Then he said, "I'd like to get my hands on one too". At this point I figured that any in the back were being horded.

I walked around the store a bit hoping to go back to the section when he wasn't around an ask someone a little less savy to look in the back for me. Instead he was back but said "Sir!, Sir!, we actually do have one" and handed me the box. I thanked him and headed to the checkout. The girl at the checkout asked to see my reward zone card, I don't have one but putting my phone number in showed my account. Then she scanned the coupon that was posted here and gave me the 12% off no problem.

On my reciept it states that the $237 is the regular price. Perhaps that's only after applying the coupon but the coupon does work when scanned.

 

[lavaheadache]

Just found out something interesting a few minutes ago. if you read up on BFG's warranty the card is warrantied for life but the fan itsef is only covered for a year.

Taken from BFGtech.com


"BFG Tech 1 Year Accessory Warranty (Graphics Card Fan)




BFG Technologies is proud to warrant the original purchaser of the Graphics Card Fan included in this package ("Product") that the Product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product, when given normal wear and proper usage. This warranty is valid if the product:



>> Was not damaged while being installed.


>> Was not damaged by software or hardware from a company or individual other than BFG Technologies or by motherboard incompatibility.


>> Was operated in accordance with BFG Technologies specifications, instructions and any technical support directions.


>> Was not modified or damaged by overclocking, tampering, user error, accident, disaster, abuse, misuse, power supply, power application, alteration, repair, modification, a fix or replacement by someone other than BFG Technologies.


>> Third party products, such as add-in graphics cards, and other system components using this Product are not be covered by this warranty of the graphics card."



Does that mean if the fan dies you have to send it in and pay to have the fan replaced since aftermarket cooling will void the warranty?

 

[JustaGeek]

I got mine in Hoover, AL, on November 9, for $279.99 - 12% coupon = ~$268 after tax.

Price matched this past Sunday for $237 - 12% coupon = ~$228 after tax. They just gave me the refund of 268 and immediately sold it back for 228.

 

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: lavaheadache
Just found out something interesting a few minutes ago. if you read up on BFG's warranty the card is warrantied for life but the fan itsef is only covered for a year.

Taken from BFGtech.com


"BFG Tech 1 Year Accessory Warranty (Graphics Card Fan)




BFG Technologies is proud to warrant the original purchaser of the Graphics Card Fan included in this package ("Product") that the Product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product, when given normal wear and proper usage. This warranty is valid if the product:



>> Was not damaged while being installed.


>> Was not damaged by software or hardware from a company or individual other than BFG Technologies or by motherboard incompatibility.


>> Was operated in accordance with BFG Technologies specifications, instructions and any technical support directions.


>> Was not modified or damaged by overclocking, tampering, user error, accident, disaster, abuse, misuse, power supply, power application, alteration, repair, modification, a fix or replacement by someone other than BFG Technologies.


>> Third party products, such as add-in graphics cards, and other system components using this Product are not be covered by this warranty of the graphics card."



Does that mean if the fan dies you have to send it in and pay to have the fan replaced since aftermarket cooling will void the warranty?

This is NOT the Video Card fan warranty, but the Fan Warranty:

http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgrgpufan.aspx

The Video Card has a lifetime warranty, and that includes the fan.

 

[WhipperSnapper]

It looks like some more must have come in on the truck because more of my local Best Buys are now showing it as being in stock. Wish I knew which ones, if any, had the OC2 with the better fan 'cause I'd love to exchange the one I have for one of those, though I can't sure I'd know what kind of story to tell them.

 

[cboath]

I saw this thread yesterday (my power was out the last 3...) and checked my local bb's online and no one had any. I called one and they said they didn't have any but they were getting a truck in last night so i should check again in the morning. I got up at 9 (cutting it close since the store opens at 9 i guess) checked the site and it said both my local stores had them. I threw on a coat and hat and got to the store. Asked a guy where the cards were, he, too, asked me what card i was looking for. Took me there and there were 4 on the shelf so i grabbed one. I'm thinking he must have wanted one, too, because he was trying to tell me an ATI 2600xt was just as good, and in fact might be better. I justed nodded and uh-huhed my way through it, signed up for the rewards deal, used the coupon and got out for 227 after tax. Pretty decent end to a less than stellar week. (knock on wood).

Now to cancel the dell order...

 

[Syntax Error]

Originally posted by: cboath
I saw this thread yesterday (my power was out the last 3...) and checked my local bb's online and no one had any. I called one and they said they didn't have any but they were getting a truck in last night so i should check again in the morning. I got up at 9 (cutting it close since the store opens at 9 i guess) checked the site and it said both my local stores had them. I threw on a coat and hat and got to the store. Asked a guy where the cards were, he, too, asked me what card i was looking for. Took me there and there were 4 on the shelf so i grabbed one. I'm thinking he must have wanted one, too, because he was trying to tell me an ATI 2600xt was just as good, and in fact might be better. I justed nodded and uh-huhed my way through it, signed up for the rewards deal, used the coupon and got out for 227 after tax. Pretty decent end to a less than stellar week. (knock on wood).

Now to cancel the dell order...

LOL, Best Buy trying to do what they do best. Screw you over.

 

[VeZ]

Bought one in Plano, TX today. On North Central Expressway

3 were left in stock after I bought mine at 11 AM this morning

 

[cboath]

Originally posted by: Syntax Error

Originally posted by: cboath
I saw this thread yesterday (my power was out the last 3...) and checked my local bb's online and no one had any. I called one and they said they didn't have any but they were getting a truck in last night so i should check again in the morning. I got up at 9 (cutting it close since the store opens at 9 i guess) checked the site and it said both my local stores had them. I threw on a coat and hat and got to the store. Asked a guy where the cards were, he, too, asked me what card i was looking for. Took me there and there were 4 on the shelf so i grabbed one. I'm thinking he must have wanted one, too, because he was trying to tell me an ATI 2600xt was just as good, and in fact might be better. I justed nodded and uh-huhed my way through it, signed up for the rewards deal, used the coupon and got out for 227 after tax. Pretty decent end to a less than stellar week. (knock on wood).

Now to cancel the dell order...

LOL, Best Buy trying to do what they do best. Screw you over.

I was rushed earlier, I was going to add that that highlighted part is why i try to never buy any computer item from best buy. The real question is does the store teach them that badly or do they just hire people who are completely clueless about the stuff?

 

[zetachi]

OOS in NYC 5th ave. Not even a sign on the self. But the one I ordered OL
Type: Package
Status: Delivered
Delivered On: 12/14/2007
3:07 P.M.

Guess what I'm doing when i get home from work

 

[hipppy]

I got one at plano best buy today afternoon.
They still have a couple more in stock.

 

[VeZ]

BTW, will I need to get Rivatuner download with this card so it doesnt burn up

 

[Boztech]

Originally posted by: pwnerx
It's out of stock when I check availability online. Does their tracking system suck enough to warrant a personal visit to my local Best Buy?

FYI

I picked up my 8800GT at the closest Best Buy when the website said it was OOS earlier that day

I was there to buy an external drive and there happened to be 1, only 1, sitting on the shelf

 

[Tempered81]

that seems to be the case half the time: website shows OOS, when the actual location has plenty

 

[Golgatha]

Confirmed available in Lee's Summit, MO.

 

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally posted by: cboathI'm thinking he must have wanted one, too, because he was trying to tell me an ATI 2600xt was just as good, and in fact might be better.

It was funny, buying that 8800 GT and seeing similarly priced 8600 GT's, etc. I can just imagine folks passing up the 8800 GT and buying inferior cards for the same or less money.

I do give BFG some credit for their packaging; on the front they list whether the card is "Good, Better, Best" and it would also be possible for folks to read the boxes and compare the number of stream processors and speeds.

 

[Fallengod]

Kind of a noob question but, does the zalman VF900 work on 8800GT series cards? Im gonna take a guess and say no but.....

Does anyone know?

 

[WhipperSnapper]

I've read that people have used the Zalman VF 900, but YMMV.

My 3DMark06 score: 7329

GPU: BFG 8800 GT and its stock OC settings.

CPU: Single-core Socket 939 Opteron at 2.75 Ghz.

RAM: 2 GB at 2T and 161.8 Mhz (according to CPU-Z)

Sadly, my Unreal Tournament 3 FPS performance doesn't seem to be all that improved but it's playable at my LCD's max resolution of 1280 x 1024. I guess I'm a little disappointed. Time to upgrade to a dual core CPU perhaps.

3DMark05 score with x800xt: 6157
3DMark05 score with 8800 GT: 13422

Would I benefit in any way from reinstalling Direct X 9.0c ?

 

[Tempered81]

you'd benefit from grabbing a 2180 or 4500 and running it at 3.4ghz.! probably doulble your 7329 score, literally.

 

[Syntax Error]

Originally posted by: WhipperSnapper
I've read that people have used the Zalman VF 900, but YMMV.

My 3DMark06 score: 7329

GPU: BFG 8800 GT and its stock OC settings.

CPU: Single-core Socket 939 Opteron at 2.75 Ghz.

RAM: 2 GB at 2T and 161.8 Mhz (according to CPU-Z)

Sadly, my Unreal Tournament 3 FPS performance doesn't seem to be all that improved but it's playable at my LCD's max resolution of 1280 x 1024. I guess I'm a little disappointed. Time to upgrade to a dual core CPU perhaps.

3DMark05 score with x800xt: 6157
3DMark05 score with 8800 GT: 13422

Would I benefit in any way from reinstalling Direct X 9.0c ?

Don't worry about the 3DMark scores, it gives way too much weight upon the processor in its scores via the CPU test.

Getting a C2D OC'ed to 2.6-3.0 GHz would bring that score up to 10,000 at least.

 

[WhipperSnapper]

I've thought about doing a CPU-mobo-RAM upgrade, but I don't want to have to reinstall all of my Micro$quish software that requires authentication (XP, Office 2003). It's been over a year-and-a-half since I originally installed XP and Office 2003 (though MS scans my PC for updates), so maybe it wouldn't be a problem, but I'd feel more comfortable just getting a dual core Socket 939. Sadly, all of the dual core Opterons are very expensive now.

 

[JustaGeek]

Originally posted by: WhipperSnapper

I've thought about doing a CPU-mobo-RAM upgrade, but I don't want to have to reinstall all of my Micro$quish software that requires authentication (XP, Office 2003). It's been over a year-and-a-half since I originally installed XP and Office 2003 (though MS scans my PC for updates), so maybe it wouldn't be a problem, but I'd feel more comfortable just getting a dual core Socket 939. Sadly, all of the dual core Opterons are very expensive now.

You can do the "Repair Install" of Windows - all you'll have to do is phone Microsoft to activate Windows, and all your other programs will remain untouched.

Then you'll have to install all the 1,000,000 Windows updates, the actual number depending on your XP CD release date.

You will also have to call to re-activate Office 2003, and... FSX, if you have that!

Otherwise, it is a relatively painless process.