Refurbished worth it?

[Astu222]

Hey I was looking into the refub cards at newegg and they seem like a sweet deal ($250 for a 6800nu) but it doesnt include a software bundle or manuel. My question is, how would i go about installing it without an included driver CD? do I download the drivers before i install the card, would my computer still boot if the card doesnt have the drivers or will WinXP automaticaly detect it and i can just install the drivers once i boot? Or is buying a refurb card just a waste?

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: Astu222
...and i can just install the drivers once i boot?

Yes.

I can't comment on how good the price is as i don't know the US video card market is, but it seems pretty good.

I personally would stay away from refurbs though, as the warranty is usually only 90 days.

 

[icyredsol8181]

i wouldnt buy one. thats my opinion. you can get a brand new 6800nu for about 270, and that is only lik 20 bucks more with no worries.

 

[Astu222]

any specific brands for the 6800nu? if im not buying refurd I'll want a decent bundle or is that asking for too much in a sub $300 card?

 

[icyredsol8181]

evga is good, and comes bundled with doom3, personally i went with a leadtek 6800 gt and love it, no probs at all!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Astu222]

these things look long, these wont excede the length of my mobo will it? (12x9.6)

 

[icyredsol8181]

it shouldnt, i dont think jst go witht he evga 6800 bundled with doom3.

 

[Delorian]

Originally posted by: n7

Originally posted by: Astu222
...and i can just install the drivers once i boot?

Yes.

I can't comment on how good the price is as i don't know the US video card market is, but it seems pretty good.

I personally would stay away from refurbs though, as the warranty is usually only 90 days.

The warranty is less for newegg, 30 days I think. Much better to buy a NEW, RETAIL 6800 for 20-30 bucks more. You get a new card, documentation, adapters (if they are packaged) software and a real manufacturer warranty.

Personally I like the Evga found on newegg, it's got a good looking cooling system on it and it's bundled with Farcry

 

[Avalon]

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Brand new BFG 6800 OC for $249, plus shipping. Lifetime warranty. Don't get that refurb.

 

[Goi]

Not worth it for just $20 in savings, especially if you're concerned with warranty and bundle. If it were $100 less that'd be a different story.