BFG 8800 GTS 640MB OC version 2 for 316 plus tax @ bestbuy.com FREE SHIP

[huynhc]

link

dont forget cashback through certain sites...
deal looks good as this is the oc version 2 which has 580 core versus 500 std core and 1700 mem vs 1600 std. ENJOY!

 

[cyberia]

Seems to be a great deal with no rebates involved, but it is backordered.

 

[ArchAngel777]

In for one... Thanks OP.

Bummer about the back-order, but since I am going on vacation for a next, next week, it should be ok.

 

[trOver]

very nice deal

 

[Extelleron]

What's up with Best Buy and all the good deals on graphics cards lately? (HD 2900XT $320, then this)

 

[aldamon]

I will forever hate them for this fiasco:

http://chris.pirillo.com/2002/02/11/best-or-worst-buy/

 

[Ryland]

Nice deal on this card, I just wish I had the money handy for it...

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Wow, nice price. Maybe this is a turning point for the 640MB 8800's. I'd love to see them come down in price.

 

[Gepidae]

Is it possible to use those 10% or 12% coupons that usually circulate?

 

[ArchAngel777]

I doubt it, since the link the OP posted above is with a coupon (5-20% off - 20% in the case of this specific card). So, I don't think you will be able to apply a second coupon to it.

 

[Gepidae]

Originally posted by: ArchAngel777
I doubt it, since the link the OP posted above is with a coupon (5-20% off - 20% in the case of this specific card). So, I don't think you will be able to apply a second coupon to it.

In that case seems like a great buy, I would kick myself if I missed a deal like this (missed the EVGA 8800gts $295 deal). But then again we might be seeing a decent price drop around this christmas

 

[ArchAngel777]

Originally posted by: Gepidae

Originally posted by: ArchAngel777
I doubt it, since the link the OP posted above is with a coupon (5-20% off - 20% in the case of this specific card). So, I don't think you will be able to apply a second coupon to it.

In that case seems like a great buy, I would kick myself if I missed a deal like this (missed the EVGA 8800gts $295 deal). But then again we might be seeing a decent price drop around this christmas

I share many of the same thoughts... However, since we really have not received much in the word of the new 8900 series, I doubt it is THAT close... Since current sales for nVidia are that great, they are not in a rush. I am sure in about 3-4 months they will be releasing the refresh, but with the performance be that much different? Maybe 20% gain accross the board, but then prices will be closer to MSRP at the same time as well.

The best time to have purchased the 8800GTS 640 would have been shortly after release. After 7 months, it has only dropped about $100 or so. But then again, the drivers were buggy then and who knows what else...

Anyway, I did order the card, but I might not decide to keep it should new rumours float around by the time I receive it. I think if you need a video card right now, this is an absolute steel. No mail in rebates... You pay what you pay.

 

[Heinrich]

So sum up the differences between this card and the GTX version

 

[djnsmith7]

Wow, that's a pretty damn good deal...If I hadn't just jumped on the 2900 for $280, I'd probably be all over this one...

 

[pcslookout]

What BFG brand like? I rather EVGA

 

[ThePhantom]

Originally posted by: djnsmith7
Wow, that's a pretty damn good deal...If I hadn't just jumped on the 2900 for $280, I'd probably be all over this one...

Where did you get the 2900 for $280? Thanks.

 

[djnsmith7]

Originally posted by: ThePhantom

Originally posted by: djnsmith7
Wow, that's a pretty damn good deal...If I hadn't just jumped on the 2900 for $280, I'd probably be all over this one...

Where did you get the 2900 for $280? Thanks.

Best Buy when they had it for $320...I had a conversation with the GM & he wanted my business so he accepted my 12% coupon off the $320...

 

[ThePhantom]

Originally posted by: djnsmith7

Originally posted by: ThePhantom

Originally posted by: djnsmith7
Wow, that's a pretty damn good deal...If I hadn't just jumped on the 2900 for $280, I'd probably be all over this one...

Where did you get the 2900 for $280? Thanks.

Best Buy when they had it for $320...I had a conversation with the GM & he wanted my business so he accepted my 12% coupon off the $320...

Ah, I see. Nice!

 

[etrin]

I looked on the egg and they have 2 models with this same number...one is stock and the other is overclock .....funny thing is both have OC2 extension on the part numbers...anyone know if this is a stock or oc card?

after all that I went to BFG site and they list one model

with these specs

Core Clock 580MHz (vs. 500MHz standard)
Memory Data Rate 1700MHz (vs. 1600MHz standard)

IS $316 the cheapest this card has been without rebates etc..

 

[ArchAngel777]

Originally posted by: etrin
I looked on the egg and they have 2 models with this same number...one is stock and the other is overclock .....funny thing is both have OC2 extension on the part numbers...anyone know if this is a stock or oc card?

after all that I went to BFG site and they list one model

with these specs

Core Clock 580MHz (vs. 500MHz standard)
Memory Data Rate 1700MHz (vs. 1600MHz standard)

IS $316 the cheapest this card has been without rebates etc..

Yes, it is the cheapest it has ever been for this brand/model and it might just be the cheapest non mail-in rebate deal ever on a GTS-640.

On the best buy website it specifically says OC2. There are NOT two models of the OC2. There is, however, a OC2-320mb and a OC2-640mb and their respective clocks MIGHT differ, but I doubt it.

Bottom line is this - this is a great deal and with FREE shipping, you cannot lose. Don't want the card? Return it un-opened in the store for a FULL refund. Sounds like a win/win situation to me.

 

[Harmattan]

No doubt, would never ever buy from "Best" Buy. False advertising, bait-and-switch, the Xbox 360 combo fiasco... could go on and on. And now this:

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20070209/124307.shtml

Having individual salepeople trying to bump up their comp is one thing, this is organized chicanery from management down.

 

[nicepun]

Good Luck for a good price indeed.

 

[designgirl]

hate tax. came to $350 but still cheaper than newegg at $416. so I'm still in and if it gets cheaper, I'll just return it muah hahaha

 

[yacoub]

The tax kills it for me. $315 w/o another $20-25 in tax would be more interesting.

 

[Heinrich]

Originally posted by: Harmattan
No doubt, would never ever buy from "Best" Buy. False advertising, bait-and-switch, the Xbox 360 combo fiasco... could go on and on. And now this:

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20070209/124307.shtml

Having individual salepeople trying to bump up their comp is one thing, this is organized chicanery from management down.

The last time I related my horrible experiences -MULTIPLE, with Best Buy.com, this guy jumped out of the woodwork and called me a liar...and was extremely rude and obnoxious about it. I complained to the moderator, who did nothing, I was surprised that it was acceptable to call a personal a liar in a forum like this.

To risk similar insults, Bestbuy.com is NOT a trustworthy site. I wouldn't buy anything from them.