[Warm] 3D Fuzion *7600 GS PCI-Express 256 MB* $85 All In @ Stooples

[xaueious]

3D Fuzion 7600 GS 256 MB PCI-Express

http://imgred.com/http://www.staples.ca/ENG/images/products/ca645138_1_enl.jpg

http://imgred.com/http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/3d_fuzion_geforce_7600_gs/final_page.jpg




**Staples Link Here** (http://tinyurl.com/38sagr)

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THe specs on staples are wrong, so here is the link to the manufacturer's website

256 MB
Connectors: 1 Dual-Link DVI-I, VGA, HDTV
2 Year Warranty

Manufactuer Product Info (http://www.3dfuzion.com/cards_7600GS_pcie_256.asp)

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Google Reviews (http://www.google.ca/search?q=3d+fuzion+7600+GS+REVIEW&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)

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Calculations

Clearance item

$110.47 each

$10 off 100 Coupon Code 55826 (Expires May 26) found in RFD Thread

$100.47 before tax
$114.54 after tax

-$30 easy rebate (expires May 30)

$84.54

[babybudha]

Good find! I don't need one, but if I was looking for a decent entry/mainstream videocard, I would be all over this!

Good job again!

[nacho113]

As usual stOOpleS in Winnipeg (guess I should have tried for some of the phantom stock last night ;) )

Wow those specs are REALLY off

Features:
NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX4000 chipset
128MB DDR RAM
AGP 2X/4X/8X Compatible
Support Microsoft Direct X 8.1 and lower
S-Video Output.

[goofball]

Hmmm...this hasn't dropped all that much, I bought one about a 9 months ago for $115 taxes in.

Decent card for that price.

[lithiumli]

thanks ordered one

[pmdoit]

$129.97 and oos for me

[apvm]

This or the 8500GT from NCIX ??

[babybudha]

This or the 8500GT from NCIX ??

This is a better deal. Better performer and better price. Nvidia really crippled their new cards to make the high end ones look better.

[willy]

I personally want 8500GT ... mainly for HD video viewing ....

[babybudha]

This or the 8500GT from NCIX ??

Here are some benchs of 7600GS Vs. 8500GT. http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/hwdb.php?tid=774620&tp=g84-64-nvidia&rid=774620

The 7600GS beats it in 95% (Estimate) of all the games benched. But I have heard that the Nvidia 8xxx line is optimized for HD playback (Don't know much about it though).

[Taft]

Warm is about right. Attractive price, but 3DFuzion doesn't have lifetime warrantly like other mfcs.

I think the OP should modify the title to mention the $30 MIR. I would much prefer the Asus or XFX version that doesn't have a fan though (other mfcs may have a silent version too...)

[BlazinTrini]

so the easy rebate isn't a instant rebate then.

What would be a decent pci-e card within under $100.00

[can2000]

I would find any link from Staples.ca

thanks

oops...my bad...the link is too big to see...

thx

[JackyTheBeaver]

I have this very card and it's very quiet, at first I was afraid that since it's got a fan it will be a lot louder than the reference 7600GS design (which is fanless). It turns out it's not very loud at all.

[Shearer]

Is this better than a 6600gt?

[zipnvw]

I order one from a local shop and it and its replacement were both defective. Got a XFX and no problems.

[Deals Deals Deals]

How much power supply does this require?

[Taft]

How much power supply does this require?

Not much at all. < 300W would still probably be fine. This link shows 27.4W consumption at peak - pretty awesome compared to the 6600GT.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/power-noise_6.html

IIRC, performance is about the same as the 6600GT but there will be some features the previous generation doesn't have.

EDIT: Forgot the link

[mahjongmaniac]

so the easy rebate isn't a instant rebate then.

What would be a decent pci-e card within under $100.00

their ERs are just like FS/BB's MIRs, except it's "easier" thru stooples...

ERs have never been considered as "IRs"....

[xaueious]

Seems to be still in stock on Ontario

[Deals Deals Deals]

You don't have to mail in Easy rebates. It's done on the Internet.

[lhsonic]

I don't know... I think the PCI-E 7600GT has been $120 for like the past 6 months... and it should absoultely own the 7600GS in all aspects... Up to you whether you think it's worth the extra 40 bucks...

[JackyTheBeaver]

I don't know... I think the PCI-E 7600GT has been $120 for like the past 6 months... and it should absoultely own the 7600GS in all aspects... Up to you whether you think it's worth the extra 40 bucks...

The low heat, low power consumption, and low noise characteristics definitely work in the 7600GS's favour though. I feel pretty safe using mine with just an Antec Smartpower 350W.

[lhsonic]

honestly, i don't think my GT is too loud at all... with performance, there comes noise in most cases if you want proper cooling- unless you have those new fangled "good" passive heatsinks. My 7600GT AGP (more power?) runs fine on my 400W sparkle psu.

[BlazinTrini]

how about this deal

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2902958&CatId=1826

[AllWheelDrift]

how about this deal

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2902958&CatId=1826
I believe the 7600GS is faster than a 7300GT not to mention most people aren't fond of TD rebates.

[JackyTheBeaver]

honestly, i don't think my GT is too loud at all... with performance, there comes noise in most cases if you want proper cooling- unless you have those new fangled "good" passive heatsinks. My 7600GT AGP (more power?) runs fine on my 400W sparkle psu.

I don't doubt a bit when you say a GT could be as quiet as a GS. If you are doing an HTPC on a budget (where a lot of the budget is going to external components such as Wavemaster Case and Dinovo keyboards), then the GS is a suitable alternative for the sake of outputting a clean image to your HDTV. I wouldn't have minded getting a GT if I had the extra money but 1500$ is already too much on a 3rd computer in the house.

Anyway, in my case the GS was a cheap way to round out my computer, so I went for it.

[JugaJatt]

is this card good for surfing and watch HDTV?? please and thanks in advance.


I don't doubt a bit when you say a GT could be as quiet as a GS. If you are doing an HTPC on a budget (where a lot of the budget is going to external components such as Wavemaster Case and Dinovo keyboards), then the GS is a suitable alternative for the sake of outputting a clean image to your HDTV. I wouldn't have minded getting a GT if I had the extra money but 1500$ is already too much on a 3rd computer in the house.

Anyway, in my case the GS was a cheap way to round out my computer, so I went for it.

[JackyTheBeaver]

is this card good for surfing and watch HDTV?? please and thanks in advance.

Sure, I don't see why not.

http://forum.ncix.com/forums/index.php?mode=showthread&forum=209&threadid=1220382&pagenumber=1&product_id=13575&subpage=1

[BlueMax]

is this card good for surfing and watch HDTV?? please and thanks in advance.

The new 8600 apparently does a far better job at HDTV stuff. For only ~$50 difference, I'd go that route. Snag yourself a copy of Supreme Commander for free in the process! :D Fanless too!

[samples]

I checked on the 7600GS this morning and the price has now been reduced to 99.97 (Newfoundland postal code and in stock). Add a filler item to qualify for the $10 of $100 that started this post and then claim the easy rebate and the deal is now even warmer ($73 after rebate).

[tangaboy]

i was reading about the rebate certificate and i cant see whats so easy about this rebate than other rebates from other places according to requirements you HAVE to print the form and mail with invoice and cut out the box for proof of purchase which is what normal rebates require anyway. am i missing something?

[jcoltage]

maybe I am blind but where is this 30 dollars off easy rebate?

[willy]

maybe I am blind but where is this 30 dollars off easy rebate?
$30 Easy Rebate*!
*Expires May 30, 2007.
Limit: One EASY Online and/or Mail-in Rebate per item, per customer.
Easy Rebate offer number 085958, can be redeemed online or by postal mail.
For more great offers OR to redeem your Easy Rebate online, visit our Online Rebate Centre and start saving!

[Derek]

Anyone buy this online and receive it yet?

Description says:

* Features: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX4000 chipset
* 128MB DDR RAM
* AGP 2X/4X/8X Compatible
* Support Microsoft Direct X 8.1 and lower
* S-Video Output.

Might be a cause for concern...

[samples]

Purchased the same card several months ago when I was building a rig for a friend. It had the same description at the time but it was a 7600 GS with 256 mb when it was delivered.

[rrm]

I ordered on Monday and received it yesterday.
This card is alot quieter than I exoected.
You can't go wrong for $70.
I applied for the rebate online.
It was like pushing a button that says "easy"

[willy]

Certain 7600GS models are actually passively cooled. So I guess they don't need to install a powerful (ie. noisy) fan for the active models.

[Kujo]

Damn, it's out of stock now. >:(

Edit: Back in stock. Picked one up. Perfect opportunity to finally get off onboard video. :)

[xaueious]

OOS Ontario right now

Price has been dropped to 99.97 (which is pretty much the same as applying that coupon).

[BlueMax]

Whoa.... $99.97 - 10 - 30MIR = extremely tempting! The wife would kill me.....

[ihk]

thanks. will try my luck on getting this~

[apvm]

There is one left at Westmount Staples..(Wonderland/Southdale), there was two but I took one....one question and hopefully someone here can answer me before I decide if I am keeping it...

1) Can you use the $10 off coupon number in store? Siince Staples website is OOS for me

Thanks.

[masterc]

There's one left at Burlington store, Plains Rd. on their Clearance table $99 less 15% all clearance items... so $85 +tax -MIR
Its still sealed, so not a returned item.

[apvm]

There's one left at Burlington store, Plains Rd. on their Clearance table $99 less 15% all clearance items... so $85 +tax -MIR
Its still sealed, so not a returned item.

Da..how come my local store doesn't have that 15% off clearance item promotion, oh well.

[Kujo]

I got a voice message saying that product has been discontinued, and will not be shipped. Why the hell was I able to buy it online then?:confused:

Anyway, they haven't charged my cc, so it's no big deal.

[Kujo]

I was able to pick up one at the Staples on Markham Road between Steeles, and 14th Ave. There is one left on the shelf.

[apvm]

I was able to pick up one at the Staples on Markham Road between Steeles, and 14th Ave. There is one left on the shelf.

It looks like most Staples I went in at least has one on the shelf. Westmount Staples....Staples at Highway 7/Woodbine....Midland/Steeles

[Kujo]

I'll be returning this card to Staples today. It doesn't work in my mobo (ASUS-VM CSM). Stay away from this card if you have this mobo. I researched online, and no one has seemed to be able to get this combo to work. I wish I had researched first.

[JackyTheBeaver]

I'll be returning this card to Staples today. It doesn't work in my mobo (ASUS-VM CSM). Stay away from this card if you have this mobo. I researched online, and no one has seemed to be able to get this combo to work. I wish I had researched first.

At least you should have no problem returning your purchase given this particular incompatibility. There's no need to feel bad - this is why there's a return policy.

[Veinless]

I've had no problem with my XFX 7600GS with my VM CSM. Perhaps the 3dFuzion model has a specific issue. Unfortunate, but if you're looking for a silent video card, the 7600gs is great.

[Kujo]

I've had no problem with my XFX 7600GS with my VM CSM. Perhaps the 3dFuzion model has a specific issue. Unfortunate, but if you're looking for a silent video card, the 7600gs is great.


I returned the card. There were zero hassles, not that I expected any. :) I may look out for the XFX 7600 GS If I can find a good deal on one. I would like to get away from the onboard video.

[zffarooq]

I am in the market for a card but i need to know witch one is a better performer, the ATI Radeon X800 CrossFire Edition 256MB or this one.

ATI Radeon X800 CrossFire Edition 256Mb is 89 dollars at ati
http://shopati.ca/product.asp?sku=3130802

[JackyTheBeaver]

I am in the market for a card but i need to know witch one is a better performer, the ATI Radeon X800 CrossFire Edition 256MB or this one.

ATI Radeon X800 CrossFire Edition 256Mb is 89 dollars at ati
http://shopati.ca/product.asp?sku=3130802

I have an X800XL and this 7600GS. I've played Battlefiel 2 with both cards. The X800XL is paired with an Athlon X2 3800+ with 2GB of DDR ram, and the 7600GS is paired with an Pentium D820 with 2GB of DDR2 ram.

I can tell you that for me both cards produced acceptable results under similar graphics settings. The X800XL is definitely faster but the 7600GS only produces a fraction of the noise and heat than the X800XL - I replaced the stock heatsink with Zalman's after-market VGU cooler but still the X800XL heats quite a bit more than the 7600GS.

Since you are going for a good performer, then the decision is simple and I can easily advise you to get the X800.

[apvm]

I am in the market for a card but i need to know witch one is a better performer, the ATI Radeon X800 CrossFire Edition 256MB or this one.

ATI Radeon X800 CrossFire Edition 256Mb is 89 dollars at ati
http://shopati.ca/product.asp?sku=3130802

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=743&model2=717&chart=318

Not sure if the 5%off and free shipping code still work with the ATI (got one a while back) but bought this 7600GS ($83 taxes in and after rebate) for a box that I am building for my daughter (slightly cheaper than 800XL and she may need SM 3.0 support, was thinking about the 8500GT but was told it'll be slower than 7600GS DX9.0wise and only improvement is better x264 support)

Anyway things to consider

1) 800XL is faster than 7600GS but without support of SM3.0, ie you can't play SM3.0 only games like RB6 Las Vagas but not sure if 7600GS can handle that game since it is very GPU hungry.

2) Price of this deal is not really very hot, $83 taxes in and after rebate for me since you maybe able to get a second hand 8600GT at around $100 which is much faster than the GS, I myself is still thinking if I should return it.

3) ATI answer to Nvidia 8xxx series is coming out soon

Good luck.