x300se pci-e 32mb card $17.99 logitech keyboard + optical mouse $5.40

[hans007]

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=R37H-SA3-WB&cat=VCD&cpc=JAD


use the 10% off code. not bad if you just need "a card" to run a basic system (say something without integrated video.



$5.40 for a logitech optical mouse + keyboard isnt bad either.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=867445-0403-COMBO&cat=MOU&cpc=JAD

 

[RobsTV]

Nice cheap card to replace older onboard video or slower add on cards.
Same as Jetway 939 "Pro" motherboard uses for onboard (including the dedicated 32 megs).
It is a little faster than nvidia 6150 onboard.
Much faster than many AGP cards like ATi 9200se, 9550 or nvidia 5200, 5500 cards.
Besides onboard dedicated memory, it also allows you to use onboard + shared system memory, so games wanting 128 meg video will work fine.

For reference, 3dm2k1se scores around 7900, 3dmk03 scores 2100.
Compares in speed to ATi 8500/9100 or nvidia Ti500.
It will play games.
We use the onboard Jetways for LAN parties, and play games such as Company of Heroes, AOE III, Papyrus Nascar Racing 2005 Season, Unreal 2004, etc. All work fine at lower resolutions (800x600 or 1024x768). But, if gaming is your main thing, of course you will spend more than $20 and get at least a mid range gaming card like 7600GT or x800 for less than $70.

 

[TruePaige]

The sad/funny part is that the site says it's the perfect compromise for serious gamers. =p

 

[Chunkee]

what is the 10% off code, or where can i find it?

JC

 

[dman]

Sandisk Ultra II (Bulk) 1GB Card for $22.99

Is not a bad add-on if you are already paying shipping and want a high speed / brand name 1GB CF card.

I also got the Logitech MX700 mouse last time.

 

[imported_browsing]

Ditto on the needing 10% code.

 

[Nick5324]

The keyboard/mouse had my interest until I saw $8 shipping. Still, thanks for the heads up OP.

 

[imported_browsing]

Also, where can you find a 7600GT or x800 for $70?

 

[imported_OrSin]

They also sell one with 128MB for only $10 more. Consider the price of ram, this is better if your system is ram limited. The 32mb will steal some system ram to run decent.

We can't post codes her but if you go to www.gottadeal.com they show the code on the right side.

If not legal sorry.

 

[imported_browsing]

Does the 128 actually have better performance than the 32mb?

 

[tuffgong]

if all i did on my computer was to play dvds would this be enough?

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: tuffgong
if all i did on my computer was to play dvds would this be enough?

yep

 

[imported_browsing]

Is there a considerably better alternative to this deal for say another $50 bucks or so? I want to jump on this until dx10 arrives but I'm having a hard time not feeling like there has to be a better 'balance' of cheapness and ability to at least play at 800x600...

 

[tuffgong]

you can buy a used 6600GT off of these forums for around $60

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

Originally posted by: browsing
Is there a considerably better alternative to this deal for say another $50 bucks or so? I want to jump on this until dx10 arrives but I'm having a hard time not feeling like there has to be a better 'balance' of cheapness and ability to at least play at 800x600...

um...yes? there have been plenty of video card deals for under $80 over the last few months- eg- an Asus 128mb 7300GS with 810mhz DDR that was $49 shipped after google checkout from buy.com (as well as many other good sub-$80 video cards deals) but since you missed that, you could go with the x300 128meg for $40-$50 most reasonable places...
heres a 1yr warranty new pull for $40 shipped
http://www.pcprogress.com/product.asp?PID=ATIRX300SE128PEOEM&m1=pg
next a new Connect3d (2yr warranty) from amazon for $45.99shipped
http://www.amazon.com/Connect3D-3001-Ra...-1935007-4893551?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
or how about a x550 256mb(asus 3yr) 62.99+sh
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=EAX550GE_TD_256M_A-DT&cat=VCD
or a 7300gs for $64.99 +sh
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=PCIE-PX7300GS-256MB&cat=VCD
I am sure there are other as good or better deals out there for new cards- hopefully others will also chime in...
ps- 800x600 doesnt mean much considering the game and the settings you like also play a major role..

 

[dragonlord2112]

Originally posted by: browsing
Is there a considerably better alternative to this deal for say another $50 bucks or so? I want to jump on this until dx10 arrives but I'm having a hard time not feeling like there has to be a better 'balance' of cheapness and ability to at least play at 800x600...

Well, try the ati store of refurbed cards: LINK
Notable deals there: X800 PCI-X for $79 or a Radeon 9200 PCI for $29.
There are sometimes coupon codes out there too...
EDIT: There's a 5% off AND free ship code.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

yes- great option there- the x800 ATI for $79!
ps- those 9200s are AGP and PCI- no PCI-EX

x300 msi 128mb $43.38shipped
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=MSI-30...8794b9f400fe18e48bc654ec29fe2e9d00e73b

heres a x300 128mb Asus for $ 45.34 shipped
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=AS-300...8794b9f400fe18e48bc654ec29fe2e9d00e73b

and a 128mb 7300gs for $54.99+sh
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=PCIE-PX7300GS-128MB&cat=VCD

an 128mb x1300 asus for $57.99 +sh
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=EAX1300_TD_128-DT&cat=VCD

an x700 128mb with DDR3 for $69.99
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=R41A-NC3&cat=VCD

 

[imported_browsing]

Okay, so it looks like the x800 can be shipped for about 75, which seems like a pretty good deal to me-- you guys are great! Would the consensus be that the x800 CF is the best bang for the buck here?

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

I would definitely say so- so how did you get it for $75 shipped?
EDIT- NM- I just noticed dragonlord2112 mentioned theres a couple coupon codes- anyway- hope the card works well for you, and 1yr warranty on a refurb is nice (considering that's ATI's warranty on new cards now). If you have an AMEX blue card it may double it to two years FYI.

 

[imported_browsing]

Actually, I'm not even sure if it is a refurb, but yeah, there is a code so I jumped on it. There was tax though, so it ended up being 81 dollars with 3-5 day shipping, though they would've discounted part of the express shipping if you wanted overnight. Not a bad deal at all.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

thats true- I just assumed was refurb (since all the other cards on that page were), but looking at the product title- its just whitebox- so bonus for you- should be new

 

[imported_browsing]

LoL, now I'm tempted to get another one and make a little crossfire rig to play with until dx10 comes out... must save 81 dollars... Think the prices on these things will drop some more after the r600 release?

 

[Hajpoj]

the x300 came preinstalled in my old system, I could play cs source almost maxed out and could run bf2 on low~med with good frameates.

I also played swg for a few months so it is good for the wow crowd that need a decent gfx card.

 

[BIGFOOTPI]

Originally posted by: browsing
LoL, now I'm tempted to get another one and make a little crossfire rig to play with until dx10 comes out... must save 81 dollars... Think the prices on these things will drop some more after the r600 release?

do you allready have a crossfire motherboard? if you do then I would spend the $81
if you dont, then you can add the price of the mobo to that $81 , which makes it not worth it...

 

[imported_browsing]

Yes, I've got two P5W DH Deluxes. That should run the x800s fine, shouldn't it?