OPEN BOX: HD4870 512MB

[Tempered81]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16814102748R

there's also an HD4850 512MB for $133.10

 

[Phew]

SMOKIN'! 99% of Newegg open box items are just someone that changed their mind after ordering and sent it back. I wouldn't get an open box LCD (probably has dead pixels), but for something like a video card, it either works or it doesn't. If it doesn't, it's still under warranty anyway.

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: Phew
SMOKIN'! 99% of Newegg open box items are just someone that changed their mind after ordering and sent it back. I wouldn't get an open box LCD (probably has dead pixels), but for something like a video card, it either works or it doesn't. If it doesn't, it's still under warranty anyway.

Or it worked, until it was overclocked too far, and artifacts or overheats now and then. Or maybe the 3rd party HSF bought for it didn't fit right, so the original was slapped back on in haste. Or maybe a voltage mod went wrong and made the card unstable.

Generally it's a case of "It didn't overclock as high as I wanted it to" or "it doesn't fit in my system" or "my PSU isn't big enough for it", but buyer be warned none the less.

 

[Martimus]

I bought it. It was what I wanted at the price I wanted to pay. Now I just hope it works.

I'll test it out for basic functionality on my computer before I put it into the build for my buddy for his birthday. Thanks for the heads up. Thought I would have to get a HD4850 for him.

 

[Phew]

Considering the timing, I bet that these are mostly people who bought the 512 MB model right before the 1 GB hit the shelves, and then returned the 512 MB so they could buy a 1GB.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Martimus
I bought it.

Which is why it is out of stock now. IMO Newegg "open box" are rarely hot deals because often there is just one item at that price. Anyways, that's just my opinion on posting "open box" as "hot deals."

 

[StevenNevets]

How is this a good deal when you can get new for $180? (cashback)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Diamon...8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

My 3870 was an Open Box

Problems = NONE

How much was that going for?

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
My 3870 was an Open Box

Problems = NONE

How much was that going for?

3/4th the stuff I bought from NE is open box, not a single problem with any of it to this day. I love people who hate open box or refurbished items, for it allows me to pick up stuff dirt cheap
If I had the cash Id be all over this as well.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

shhh don't tell anyone

 

[legcramp]

$182 and $184 both Asus HD 4870 last night, I was going to buy but didn't need them both gone this morning lol.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

FAACK! - missed it, gonna keep lookin!