DEAD: Bfg Pci-e 6600gt 128mb $150 After Mir

[magical]

Was looking for this card and found it on this site:

http://www.genitechcomputers.com/images/products/b/vid72.jpg

159.99 @GENITECH Computers (http://www.genitechcomputers.com/products/description/bfg_6600_gt_oc_128mb_ddr3_hdtv_pci_e_graphics_card _w-sli_technology-retail_box/index.html)

Definatly PMable with NCIX ... they will add 3% surcharge to the PM.. but still after taxes and MIR is around $150...

Only problem is you'll have to be invoiced before jan 31st to qualify...

Good luck..

[midnightskulker]

You could also try your luck PM'ing @ FutureShop or Staples.

[Kaitlyn]

seems very cheap indeed

neither NCIX or GENITECH have the exact same part number listed though... I wonder how much of a problem that is?

[fredsmith]

It's $119 after the MIR, not $150.

[Badger]

It's $119 after the MIR, not $150.

I just noticed that too. This is indeed cheap. I wanna try SLi now.

For out of BC residents, you should really PM ncix and save the 7% PST and take advantage of the cheap $5.99 shipping. Staples will charge you $15 for shipping plus the PST. Even if you use Staples online coupon, I don't think it will be as cheap.

Good luck.

[Vinman]

$119 is a crazy deal.

[Kaitlyn]

I can't imagine that Futureshop or Staples would ever PM this place...

Whoa! I just noticed that Genitech is listed on their website of "Where to buy"!!!

[cheapbastage]

a few months ago some reported success getting staples to PM Genitech. Take the printout from the BFG website.

[hyperion]

Hot deal. Too bad I don't need one...
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/bfg_geforce_6600_gt_oc/index.shtml
http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NzE2
http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/bfg_geforce_6600_gt/

[Kaitlyn]

I don't have anymore $20 off $100 december coupons to use!!! :(

[Ziggy007]

The 6600 is fairly old news now, with the 7800 series, and the new "lowend" card being bumped up to the 6800 GS.

You should get interesting results if you ran 2 in SLi, but I wonder if the performance of 2x6600GT is better or worse than a single 6800GS?

[Hooped]

The 6600 is fairly old news now, with the 7800 series, and the new "lowend" card being bumped up to the 6800 GS.

You should get interesting results if you ran 2 in SLi, but I wonder if the performance of 2x6600GT is better or worse than a single 6800GS?

SLI 6600 GT:
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/msi_geforce_6600gt_sli/index.shtml

Doom 3 Time Demo 1 (High Quality):
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/msi_geforce_6600gt_sli/images/doom3_bm.png

7800 GT
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/geforce_7800gt/index.shtml

Doom 3 Time Demo 1(High Quality)
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/geforce_7800gt/images/d3results.png

Both were Time Demo 1 with full settings (or at least what I gathered from reading the reviews from the site).

Hope that helps a bit.

[rinse]

price match works when i put it through the checkout at ncix

163.19

[hyperion]

price match works when i put it through the checkout at ncix

163.19
They have to review and accept it, it's not over yet until it ships :)

[Vinman]

The 6600 is fairly old news now, with the 7800 series, and the new "lowend" card being bumped up to the 6800 GS.

You do realize that a GeForce 6800 GS costs about $230-$240 CAD, with many brands in the $$250-$300 range... right?

For $119 total, the GeForce 6600 GT is a great deal for the money.

[taile]

They have to review and accept it, it's not over yet until it ships :)
If PM denied, will they just process it at the regular price without letting me know it :?:

[hyperion]

If PM denied, will they just process it at the regular price without letting me know it :?:
No, they wouldn't.

[mcbain27]

has any1 successfully pm this?

[taile]

Does FS/BB/Staples pm with GENITECH Computers :?:

[zkyline]

they should get them in agp format in this price and i'll pick one up for sure

[terraferma]

Guys I think its $199-$40 rebate = $159 NOT $159-$40=$119.... guys NO!

look carefully at the genitech website:

Full Image $119.99 after $40 Mail in Rebate - End Dec. 31, 2005
On Sale - While Quantites Last

Try adding it to the cart, it'll say 159.99 :)

[mahjongmaniac]

Does FS/BB/Staples pm with GENITECH Computers :?:

yes they "should"...

if u can find enuff proof that Genitech is an "authorized dealer" of the product, then there's no reason to deny the PM.

but g'luck... PMing a local compy store ain't always "easy"...

oh yeah, btw, if Genitech isn't a local store for u, FS/BB/stooples will likely add the s/h charge b4 PMing ...

[zkyline]

the title changed from $120 to $150 now? is it cuz of PM?

[cheapbastage]

they should get them in agp format and i'll pick one up for sure

They have the AGP version, but it's $214 minus rebate...Not a good price at all!

[BigRedSS]

SLI 6600 GT:
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/msi_geforce_6600gt_sli/index.shtml

Doom 3 Time Demo 1 (High Quality):
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/msi_geforce_6600gt_sli/images/doom3_bm.png

7800 GT
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/geforce_7800gt/index.shtml

Doom 3 Time Demo 1(High Quality)
http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/geforce_7800gt/images/d3results.png

Both were Time Demo 1 with full settings (or at least what I gathered from reading the reviews from the site).

Hope that helps a bit.

You should remove that comparison. Read in the review:

"The Doom 3 results don't seem extremely high, but that's because the results presented are not in direct comparison with any other cards."

Why would a single 6600gt outperform a 7800gt under same settings?

[magical]

the actual amount is $142 something but if you add in taxes on 160+shipping-rebate it comes to more or less $150

good luck!

[Hooped]

Why would a single 6600gt outperform a 7800gt under same settings?

You should also note that that in the single 6600GT vs SLI review he says:

All in-game settings were put to their maximums. I used the built-in timedemo function and three proper runs at each resolution and image quality setting to determine the average.

I provided the information as a rough estimate of what to expect anyway. Take Tom's Hardware review under Quake 4 for instance (this also clearly shows the 7800gt is the way to go for bang for the buck):
http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/12/09/seven_of_nvidia/page37.html

Still the 6600GT is a great card at that price. I'd still never go SLI though, expecially not as an upgrade path (i.e. buy one now, another later). Either buy 2 now or don't bother at all.

[coolspot]

FS Markham won't match - because Genitech is "limited quantities".

[DragonZealot]

FS Markham won't match - because Genitech is "limited quantities".

Limited quantities means you can not get a rain check from Genitech so they have to verify availibility. They should still PM it if it is availible.

Try Staples online and apply $20 coupon. They will add $15 to Genitech's price for shipping.

[hyperion]

FS Markham won't match - because Genitech is "limited quantities".
What a lame excuse. You sould have told them to call up genitech and see if they have 1 in stock right then, if they did, they had no reason to deny you the PM.

[Kaitlyn]

Limited quantities means you can not get a rain check from Genitech so they have to verify availibility. They should still PM it if it is availible.

Try Staples online and apply $20 coupon. They will add $15 to Genitech's price for shipping.


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They cover their asses... its just, it makes their guarantee suck.

[taile]

Just back from two staples in GTA, they don't even have it in stock!
So can anyone tell me how to do an online PM request (for staples/FS/BB)?

[Kaitlyn]

Staples doesn't have this... only online.

Futureshop has it, but now genitech is OOS

[coolspot]

Genitech still says available for me.

[Kaitlyn]

Genitech seems to have it back... but FS in richmond hill won't do it for my anymore because it says "While quantities last"

[princeofpersia]

fyi guys... in case anyone didn't see this...

http://www.genitechcomputers.com/products/description/bfg_6600gt_oc_128mb_ddr3_graphics_card_w_hdtv_supp ort_agp_8x-retail_box/index.html

agp version is on sale also ;)

[doremon6]

has anyone tried to pick up? awesome deal but i dont really wanna pay for shipping.

[magical]

has anyone tried to pick up? awesome deal but i dont really wanna pay for shipping.

why dont you PM with NCIX and pay the flat 5.99 shipping+handling? ... I mean umm.. isn't $10 worth your time having to find a place that will pricematch/etc?

GL

[magical]

You do realize that a GeForce 6800 GS costs about $230-$240 CAD, with many brands in the $$250-$300 range... right?

For $119 total, the GeForce 6600 GT is a great deal for the money.

More like $150 after taxes+shipping thats why I put the title as $150... cheaper if you can get it locally of course but not many of us can do that, and also cheaper if you live back east and can only pay one tax ;)

so .. YMMV

[Kevinck]

Wow. $159.99 - rebate. I got in on this card a month and a half ago when FS had it priced at $179.99. Still waiting for the $50 mailin rebate with fingers crossed.

Anyway it's a GREAT card for that price.

[coolspot]

Hi all,

Some info on the card. I picked up the last PCI-e version today from Genitech. The owner said he'll have 3 more PCI-e coming tomorrow, so it's first come first serve.

However, he says he has plenty of AGP cards - so if anyone needs the AGP version, order away! :)

[sjec]

I do pm with staple, however they only do pm with 100% not 110%.
and they add $8 as pick up fee.
so the total cost is 193 inculde tax.
I am not sure the MIR will work, I can not find info from bfg website.

[D-3vil]

I don't have access to the Genitech site (company firewall). Can someone tell me how much the AGP version costs? TIA!

[Mr Nobody]

I'm not a gamer, can someone tell me the technical difference between the regular 6600 and the GT? And why is the 6600 available in 256MB and the GT only in 128MB?

I'm looking for a DX9 card for my HTPC.

[cheapbastage]

AGP version:

159.99 minus rebate = 119.00!

[rai_dei]

haha i tried doing a PM with staples online, they said that Genitech sells a single core card, but Staples has a dual core so they won't match the price :D
I emailed them a response to that, I'll post what they say

[D-3vil]

AGP version:

159.99 minus rebate = 119.00!
Thx cheapbastage!

[preelude]

they changed the price for pci-e up to 199.99-40rebate

[Mr Nobody]

Well, b*stards at Empress FS wouldn't PM. I was hoping to save another $16. The "extremely limited quantity" killed the deal. The GM was about to PM but some other pr*ck said no. I argued, but no luck. Quite pissed. In hindsight, I should have argued the "in stock" line on the printout or I should have called Genitech. If I had some AtHome GCs, I would have definitely fought more for this. Oh well, FS = new-Staples. I ended up ordering from Genitech.

[cheapbastage]

Order the AGP at Genitech...they deserve the business anyway. Only $8 shipping...Thanks RFD :)

[D-3vil]

can the AGP version drive 2 x 20" Dell widescreen displays at 1600x1050 each?

[rai_dei]

We appreciate your inquiry concerning this issue ,

I believe they make about 3 models of the 6600, the one that we carry is
a Dual DVI-I, the one that you want to price match is not. There are
also different minimum requirements for the two cards. Unfortunatly they
are different cards and we are unable to complete this price match.

John,
Customer Service Representative

Staples sucks :evil:

[cheapbastage]

three different cards by BFG eh? Must be Including PCIe and the non GT version. All of thier cards are dual DVI as far as I know...

http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/4787/bfg8ea.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Anyway..screw Staples they'll do anything to delay the sale until they are OOS.

All I know is I should be getting the card from Genitech via FedEx tomorrow.

[Dd_anon]

just noticed, futureshop will have a $100 mail-in-rebate on this card on the 25th/26th. So maybe if this card is purchased through genitech on 25th/26th, the $100 rebate might also work. Or is the $100 rebate exclusive to futureshop?

[Kaitlyn]

I have a feeling it will be exclusive...

[tamiyatl01]

What about if you purchased this card the other way around

1. Buy the card from FS and get the 100 MIR

2. Fill out the BFG rebate found on the Genitech website. The rebate form does not state that the card must be bought from a specific retailer to get the 40MIR.

This wouldnt work if both rebates were sent to BFG because you wouldn't have 2 UPC's to mail in.

Your thoughts???

[zkyline]

Proof of purchase.

[D-3vil]

I bought the AGP version yesterday, and installed it last night... A huge difference from the old FX5200 :) I already set up the two dell 20" monitors, working flawlessly.

Now if only the rebate arrives!

[Mr Nobody]

I bought the AGP version yesterday, and installed it last night... A huge difference from the old FX5200 :) I already set up the two dell 20" monitors, working flawlessly.

Now if only the rebate arrives!

Huge difference in terms of gaming performance or something else?

[cheapbastage]

I got my FEDex package this morning...thats about 18 hours between order and receipt..looks pretty good on Genitechs part. I'm finally replacing that old 9000pro :)

[D-3vil]

Huge difference in terms of gaming performance or something else?
gaming 3D performance mostly -- I can't really notice any difference in terms of 2D quality / performance.

[WildCard_]

I hit the future shop in Kanata, on merivale, and at gloucester, all three will not price match for different reasons. Kanata said its cause they genitech is not store front, which is not true and they wouldnt believe me or check. Merivale said future shop only price matchs on ottawa, which is bull sh*t and they refused outright to even look at there online policy. Gloucester wouldnt do it because it says limited quantities. Ive sent an e-mail to future shop for online PM, but the reply was i have to buy it, then send a pm request, and they wont tell me until i pay $319 for it, more bs. Stooples might do it but only 100% plus shipping, and im still waiting on NCIX to PM. Funny thing was FS on GLoucester said they would meet me half way at $260, then i showed em pccyber had it on reg $214, and they refused that because cost was to low....If any of these stores foes the pm im getting 5 agp and 3 pci-e....for my own purposes, and if anyone needs the $40 mir form i have the pdf, and you must buy the product before jan 1, so dec 31 and send it in by jan 31....yea

[Kaitlyn]

I just noticed futureshop took it off their website... wtf?

[go leafs]

ordered it Thursday afternoon, received this morinng! thanks for an awesome deal!!!

[madman604]

ordered.

*curse j00 RFD!*

[go leafs]

wow this thing runs hot! I get a temperature warning when I play need for speed most wanted. any ideas for cooling it down? The case is a bit dusty; would that affect anything?

[madman604]

OT but:

clean your fans, blow out any dust that may be blocking the intakes and exhaust holes on your case,

clean up your wiring IE: tie em up out of the way.

possibly your card heatsink isnt making good contact with your GPU.

switch to an arctic silencer heatsink.

the card is factory OC'ed so it will run a little hotter. check your AGP voltages too.

[go leafs]

sweet, thanks for the tips! :)

[WildCard_]

Ok ppl, I got the future shop at South keys to PM Genitech, total is $143 and something cents. anyways a really sweet deal, I picked up 2 so far. Good luck to all of you out there.

[taile]

Ok ppl, I got the future shop at South keys to PM Genitech, total is $143 and something cents. anyways a really sweet deal, I picked up 2 so far. Good luck to all of you out there.
Where is south keys?!?

[go leafs]

Where is south keys?!?

ottawa

[Noob1ee]

I got my FEDex package this morning...thats about 18 hours between order and receipt..looks pretty good on Genitechs part. I'm finally replacing that old 9000pro :)

wow that was pretty fast!

[superbb78]

Can I put this thing in my P3 1.0ghz AGP 4x and runs perfectly?
The price is good!

[WildCard_]

as long ats an agp card you can run it in an agp slot, and the nvidia driver range is good, supports alot of OS's. However yo uwill never use the cards full potential on that board

[superbb78]

Thanks!
I'm planning to get this thing first, then upgrade the mother board and cpu later.

[cheapbastage]

Thanks!
I'm planning to get this thing first, then upgrade the mother board and cpu later.

This is a great deal. If your gonna upgrade your MB/CPU later you might wanna consider the PCIe route when you upgrade.You can always unload your old rig/parts on the BST forum. This card will keep me going for a while with my Nforce3 board-I didnt wanna spend $250 on an AGP video card!

[fakishan]

is this card decent for battlefield 2 ?

[superbb78]

Hey! I checked FS sell it too. Do you guys think I can combine 2 rebates (one from FS, other from BFG site) to save $150.

[Dd_anon]

Hey! I checked FS sell it too. Do you guys think I can combine 2 rebates (one from FS, other from BFG site) to save $150.

No
"THIS REBATE WILL BE HONOURED FOR PURCHASES MADE ONLINE AT WWW.FUTRESHOP.CA STARTING AT 8:00PM PACIFIC TIME ON DECEMBER 24, 2005"

[porsche22]

Ahhh this sucks.. you think i'll be able to do a price guratee with genitech? i just bought thier video card for 160 after their instant rebate and MIR.

or should i just return this and get the one off genitech or ncix?

thanks

[LordAnubis]

genitechcomputers.com is sold out, price is now 214.99 for agp (http://www.genitechcomputers.com/products/description/bfg_6600gt_oc_128mb_ddr3_graphics_card_w_hdtv_supp ort_agp_8x-retail_box/index.html) and 199.99 for pci-e (http://www.genitechcomputers.com/products/description/bfg_6600_gt_oc_128mb_ddr3_hdtv_pci_e_graphics_card _w-sli_technology-retail_box/index.html). :)

[superbb78]

No
"THIS REBATE WILL BE HONOURED FOR PURCHASES MADE ONLINE AT WWW.FUTRESHOP.CA STARTING AT 8:00PM PACIFIC TIME ON DECEMBER 24, 2005"

What about I got it from FS, then combine BFG rebate with FS rebate?

[madman604]

well the card is $160 after the FS $100 MIR, but you have to cut out the original UPC for it.

the BFG rebate also requires this. i dont tknow if the box has 2 upc's like the Antec Case boxes did*

*refer to the big Office depot Antec case sale

if you can claim both, disregarding the upc issue, its a smoking deal.

269 X 1.14 % tax (GVRD) - $100 FS MIR = $206 - $40 BFG MIR = $166.66 shipped.

edited
BTW staples has this card too for $299. PM time if you are so inclined :)

[superbb78]

well the card is $160 after the FS $100 MIR, but you have to cut out the original UPC for it.

the BFG rebate also requires this. i dont tknow if the box has 2 upc's like the Antec Case boxes did*

*refer to the big Office depot Antec case sale

if you can claim both, disregarding the upc issue, its a smoking deal.

269 X 1.14 % tax (GVRD) - $100 FS MIR = $206 - $40 BFG MIR = $166.66 shipped.

roughly the same as the gentech deal.

BTW staples has this card too for $299. PM time if you are so inclined :)


Actually, I've PMed with Staples, But they said it was OOS on Genitech site. Damn!

[madman604]

Actually, I've PMed with Staples, But they said it was OOS on Genitech site. Damn!

yeah, sold out fast!

kudo to all those who managed to fenagle a PM

[WildCard_]

FS should not have PM'ed any of those cards, but i was able to get 2 ped from genitech. The deal is it is listed as "limited time only". Its all depending on the FS mamngers discretion. If you still want it for $195 and free shipping, plus a $100 MIR, the go order from FS.ca and PM to pccyber.ca. they have a store front, its not on a special sale, and they have lots in stock. FS offers free shipping on them, and the $100 MIR can be used. SO, after MIR, your gonna be paying under $140, still a friggin sweet deal, and thats for the PCI-E or the AGP version.

Good to know, FS has 260 in stock online.

[magical]

well the card is $160 after the FS $100 MIR, but you have to cut out the original UPC for it.

the BFG rebate also requires this. i dont tknow if the box has 2 upc's like the Antec Case boxes did*

*refer to the big Office depot Antec case sale

if you can claim both, disregarding the upc issue, its a smoking deal.

269 X 1.14 % tax (GVRD) - $100 FS MIR = $206 - $40 BFG MIR = $166.66 shipped.

edited
BTW staples has this card too for $299. PM time if you are so inclined :)

I doubt you will be able to do both rebates, and unfortunatly, you have way more out of pocket expenses doing it this way... not much of a deal if you have to wait a couple months for half your money back...

[rai_dei]

just curious if there's a way to do the Genitech rebate online, like the Staples Easy Rebate system ...

[cheapbastage]

just curious if there's a way to do the Genitech rebate online, like the Staples Easy Rebate system ...

Unfortunately it appears they use the same mail-in rebate-centre in Fonthill as FS (L0S 1E0)

[madman604]

can someone mak this thread as dead, the price has gone back up to $200+

[madman604]

WTF!?

they sent me a USED card! i really think this is a refurb or return as there is DOG hair in the heatsink and some of the parts have the bags ripped open!
NOTE: I don't have any pets.

WTF! WTF!

:mad:

now I'm wondering if my card is even a 6600 GT OC!

any tips on identification?

[madman604]

HAIR??!!
http://www3.telus.net/madman604/BFG%20fan.JPG

openend parts...
http://www3.telus.net/madman604/BFG%20parts.JPG

grrrr :mad:

[Mr Nobody]

WTF!?

they sent me a USED card! i really think this is a refurb or return as there is DOG hair in the heatsink and some of the parts have the bags ripped open!
NOTE: I don't have any pets.

WTF! WTF!

:mad:

now I'm wondering if my card is even a 660 GT OC!

any tips on identification?


I suspect this too. Although I don't have dog hairs on mine, my fan occasionally doesn't spin on startup and I have to flick it to start.

BTW, I have black DVI connectors. One sealed, one not. My Y cable is sealed, so is the VIVO cable.

[madman604]

anyone else get their card? dust in the fins? wear marks on the AGP slot pins?

[sxz]

If you have the PCI-E version, it should look like this:
http://bfgtech.com/images/card_shots/6600GT_PCI-E_copper_sinks.jpg

If you have the AGP version, it should look like this:
http://bfgtech.com/images/card_shots/6600GT_AGP_cardshot.jpg

[bug]

HAIR??!!
http://www3.telus.net/madman604/BFG%20fan.JPG

openend parts...
http://www3.telus.net/madman604/BFG%20parts.JPG

grrrr :mad:
Where did you get that from? Future Shop? No way you should accept that. Call up their customer service dept. and let them know about it asap.

[rai_dei]

hmmm... when i got my card, the box had a little dirt on the outside, but the card itself was pretty much untouched and all the connectors were sealed... You might wanna call up genitech (i'm assuming thats where you got it) and complain.

[magical]

I bet we now know why it was so cheap there... glad I got mine from NCIX for a few bucks more, was able to PM with them tho ;)

I woudlnt accept a opened card.. but I'm wondering how they sealed up the box...

good luck guys...

[madman604]

reply i got from Genitech this AM

Hello xxxx,

Please have the package ready for pick as we will have fedex pick that up Tomorrow. We found that a few of the cards we had in stock had this issue and are currently investigating. We did not look in the package as they are all shrink wrapped, and we need to find out how BFG was able to do this with their cards. We apologize you had received a product in that condition. At the moment we are sold out on the 6600Gt AGP, if we cannot get you a replacement right away we will forward you a full refund.

Regards,

**************************************
Sales Team
Genitech Computers Inc.

I asked for a $30 discount on the card rather than shipping one back and forth. I hadn't yet installed it so i dunno if it even works. if it works and they agree I'll install and take a discount, if its dead, obviously its gotta go back.

BTW they are OOS so i may not even get a card if they take it back. :mad:

Anyway I am glad they didn't try to shaft me.

SXZ: thanks for the pics.

UPDATE: wow that was fast, they agreed to give me a discount upon varifying the card is useable by me. if its DOA I can get a full refund or replacement.

w00t!

[Mr Nobody]

reply i got from Genitech this AM



I asked for a $30 discount on the card rather than shipping one back and forth. I hadn't yet installed it so i dunno if it even works. if it works and they agree I'll install and take a discount, if its dead, obviously its gotta go back.

BTW they are OOS so i may not even get a card if they take it back. :mad:

Anyway I am glad they didn't try to shaft me.

SXZ: thanks for the pics.

Still sounds sneaky on their part. I'm RMA'ing mine because of the fan.

[madman604]

well the card is working fine and pulled a score of 3554 in 3Dmark05 at stock speeds. F.E.A.R. can also be cranked up too :D

didnt test my 9800 pro against it tho

UPDATE: this thing OC's like crazy! ran it up to 591 core and 1200 ram

3917 in 3dmark05

[dangerousfob]

well the card is working fine and pulled a score of 3554 in 3Dmark05 at stock speeds. F.E.A.R. can also be cranked up too :D

didnt test my 9800 pro against it tho

UPDATE: this thing OC's like crazy! ran it up to 591 core and 1200 ram

3917 in 3dmark05

did they give you the 30$ off?

i purchased an agp card from them as well.. after reading your post i checked mine to make sure there wasnt any defects.... mine seems fine :D and goes well with my new hp/compaq 3400+ computer from futureshop price errored at $350 ! :D

[Mr Nobody]

well the card is working fine and pulled a score of 3554 in 3Dmark05 at stock speeds. F.E.A.R. can also be cranked up too :D

didnt test my 9800 pro against it tho

UPDATE: this thing OC's like crazy! ran it up to 591 core and 1200 ram

3917 in 3dmark05

The dog hairs must be providing some kind of performance enhancement! ;)

BTW, can someone school me on how to OC this card?

[Kaitlyn]

Ahh i almost forgot!?!?!?

Does anyone have this rebate form!? I haven'ts ent mine in yet and I can't find the form anymore...

[dangerousfob]

Ahh i almost forgot!?!?!?

Does anyone have this rebate form!? I haven'ts ent mine in yet and I can't find the form anymore...



Its too late. the rebate period is over.



lol jk.

this link might help
http://www.genitechcomputers.com/i/promo/Channel6600GTrev3.pdf

[Kaitlyn]

thanks for the link to the form!

What do I send in for the "cash register receipt"?

Its too late. the rebate period is over.



lol jk.

this link might help
http://www.genitechcomputers.com/i/promo/Channel6600GTrev3.pdf

[madman604]

The dog hairs must be providing some kind of performance enhancement! ;)

BTW, can someone school me on how to OC this card?

I used powerstrip. just install and move the sliders up slowly till weird things start to happen IE: crashes or strange display anamolies. then back down the sliders. I run Futuremark05 to test the overclocks.

BTW this voids your lifetime warranty with BFG. and can possibly kill your card if done wrong.

[Kevinck]

Does anyone know the stock speeds (core and ram) for the AGP BFG6600gt?

[Mr Nobody]

Does anyone know the stock speeds (core and ram) for the AGP BFG6600gt?

Factory OCed to 525MHz and 1050MHz (from the standard 500 and 1000).

[Mr Nobody]

Still sounds sneaky on their part. I'm RMA'ing mine because of the fan.

So I got my card back. They sent me a 6800GTOC instead of a 6600GTOC. I'm not 100% happy since I lost the dual DVI and the component out. The 6800 has VGA, DVI and S-Video. Overall I guess I'm happy. :)

[coolspot]

Anybody's rebate showed up on RebateStatus.com?

I sent mine in late december/early january... but it's not on RebateStatus yet.

However, my OCZ rebate which was sent out around the same time is in the system...

[Kevinck]

I received my cheque today even though rebatestatus.com still says "We have received your submission and it is being processed."

Good luck

[coolspot]

I received my cheque today even though rebatestatus.com still says "We have received your submission and it is being processed."

Good luck


When did you buy your card? I got mine in mid-december - sent the rebate late december.

[coolspot]

When did you buy your card? I got mine in mid-december - sent the rebate late december.


Took like 8 weeks for the rebate to JUST show up on rebatestatus.com... BFG is pretty slow!

[Kaitlyn]

Took like 8 weeks for the rebate to JUST show up on rebatestatus.com... BFG is pretty slow!


I just checked and I STILL don't show up on rebatestatus.com....

I should call & complain!

[pluto]

If anyone is still looking for one of these I just got a PM from Staples.ca for the AGP version against the $207 price on PCCyber.ca, bringing the after PM price to $197.70, added $3 worth of stuff and used the $30 off $200 coupon (60652) and there is a $40 Easy Rebate, making the after PM price $130 (excl taxes)

Something I don't understand about the Easy Rebate, since you don't have to send in the UPC barcode from the product package what is to stop you from mailing in the non-store specific PDF rebate form (http://pccyber.ca/product_pdfs/Channel6600GTFeb.pdf) from the PCCyber.ca site for another $40 back (besides being dishonest) or better yet the $70 rebate (http://www.futureshop.ca/Rebate/rebateform.asp?RebateID=2211410058989&logon=&langid=EN) Futureshop.ca currently has :P

BTW I could have tried to PM at FS.ca instead but I figured it would be less risky to combine a $30 coupon with a $40 rebate than rely on a $70 rebate.

[Kevinck]

How exactly do those "easy online rebates" work?

[madman604]

still no love for me on Rebatestatus

[cheapbastage]

I was surprised my status is "being processed" on RebateStatus.com. I didn't send it out until the last week of Jan.

[spid3y]

So I got my card back. They sent me a 6800GTOC instead of a 6600GTOC. I'm not 100% happy since I lost the dual DVI and the component out. The 6800 has VGA, DVI and S-Video. Overall I guess I'm happy. :)


How long did it take to get your card back? I had to send mine about 2 weeks ago because it overheated.

[Aijuswannasing]

I bought this card yesterday, Comin in the mail tommorow

Staples had to add 15 bucks to the price for cuz pccyber.ca doesn't mention any shipipng prices in their checkout cart.

After PM came to $214 for the card. Subtract a 20 off 200 coupon (I wish i saw that 30 off 200!) and the $40 rebate and the deal comes to 154.

I don't know why they marked this thread dead at least 3 days early?

aw well, rebate ends today so i guess now it really is officially dead, at least until 12 midnight!

If any1 still wants in on this deal buy now and take screenshots of pccyber's!!! assuming that should work...

[Aijuswannasing]

Hey now that i think of it, why wasn't that $30 off $200 coupon code in the coupons section of the site?!?!?

Damn there's more dollars i'll miss....



If i call them up you think they'll remove the $20 coupon and accept the $30. hahah... no, seriously? :)

[Mr Nobody]

How long did it take to get your card back? I had to send mine about 2 weeks ago because it overheated.

3 weeks maybe?

[mahjongmaniac]

I bought this card yesterday, Comin in the mail tommorow

Staples had to add 15 bucks to the price for cuz pccyber.ca doesn't mention any shipipng prices in their checkout cart.

....


yes, $15 flat rate added to total if no info on s/h is readily avail. on their website.

consider urself lucky as i'd suspect the s/h charges at pccyber might be >$15 and then that'd make the PM price "less attractive"...


btw, FYI, this was only $145 after MIR at logiccomputerhouse (http://logiccomputerhouse.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=8517) (cash price)

thread here: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256087

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Hey now that i think of it, why wasn't that $30 off $200 coupon code in the coupons section of the site?!?!?

Damn there's more dollars i'll miss....

the code's 60652... dunno if it still works tho...

it's not in coupons section b/c MODs didn't post it :rolleyes:

If i call them up you think they'll remove the $20 coupon and accept the $30. hahah... no, seriously? :)

doesn't hurt to try....

[Aijuswannasing]

Yeah, Got the card on the first and have been playing with it like crazy. lol.

I got it running about 55000 on Aquamark 3. Its a great card, however the temps seem to be getting a little high. (idle at 53ish, highest at 90 degress on full load.)

i think with better cooling I could clock this baby up over 600mhz and 1.2 gb mem.

yay =)

Thanks for your reply majong,

yeah i'll call them up tommorow and try to apply that cupon. also, the rebate on this card is now 50 dollars instead of 40.. i don't know. i think i may take it back and chance a PM at FS. that'd be a pretty nice deal with the $70 rebate.

also that website you mentioned is awesome. I'll be checking there more often now. =)

THANKS!!

[Aijuswannasing]

BTW...


I still don't understand why this thread is marked dead?!

its 190.00 at logiccomputerhouse.com for the PCE-E version SLI ready. At FS this card's priced at 319.99.

yeah there's no rebates, but that's still a good PM for a PCI-e card. even better if you can get them to match the cash price.

There's a rough 10% performance gain at least with this card VS the AGP version.

[mahjongmaniac]

BTW...

I still don't understand why this thread is marked dead?!

b/c the Genitech computers deal is $200 ... no rebate mentioned ATM

that's why it's dead.


its 190.00 at logiccomputerhouse.com for the PCE-E version SLI ready. At FS this card's priced at 319.99.

yeah there's no rebates, but that's still a good PM for a PCI-e card. even better if you can get them to match the cash price.

There's a rough 10% performance gain at least with this card VS the AGP version.

right now, the 6600GT PCI-E is $185 cash price - $50 MIR, and the APG version is $208 cash price - $50 MIR.

PCI-E: http://www.logiccomputerhouse.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=8517
AGP: http://www.logiccomputerhouse.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=8516


Thanks for your reply majong,

yeah i'll call them up tommorow and try to apply that cupon. also, the rebate on this card is now 50 dollars instead of 40.. i don't know. i think i may take it back and chance a PM at FS. that'd be a pretty nice deal with the $70 rebate.
also that website you mentioned is awesome. I'll be checking there more often now. =)

THANKS!!

FYI, the $70 rebate was for last wk's sale only... now it's $50.

dunno why but it was only last wk that FS had $70 MFR's MIR (whereas every other online retailer only had a $50 MFR's MIR...)

[yuri35434]

back when it was $70 you could buy a 6600gt pci-e for 199(after taxes) - 70 MIR= 129
You would have to PM futureshop

[madman604]

finally got my rebate. submitted early Jan 06 :)

never even showed on rebatestatus.ca