If i buy a 8800GTS 320mb now...

[wonton1017]

If i buy a 8800GTS 320mb now... and then when the new 8800GTS 512mb comes out, will i be able to exchange the card for that at Bestbuy if anything goes wrong?

[ali123]

why don't you buy an Evga 8800gt and do a Step-Up?

[wonton1017]

I'd love to but the 8800GT is sold out EVERYWHERE! (except for weaker brands... i want evga or something with good support/warranty.)

[mysticalinfluence]

do not buy the 8800GTS 320mb now you could buy Radeon HD 3850 for $207.00 it faster then 8800GTS 320mb but the 8800 GT is king.

[bokep]

do not buy the 8800GTS 320mb now you could buy Radeon HD 3850 for $207.00 it faster then 8800GTS 320mb but the 8800 GT is king.

the 3850 is actually $179.99, check ncix
although i'm not sure it kills the 8800gts

[wonton1017]

Yes, what the person under said.
So would i be able to replace the old 8800gts with the new 8800gts once it comes out at bestbuy?

[ASharp]

the 3850 is actually $179.99, check ncix

With shipping and tax however, he's right, it does come up to just under $207 ($180 + $15 shipping + 6% tax).

As a side note though, I think it would be a good idea to get the 3850 as, like he said, the 3850 does I believe perform just as good as, if not better than the 8800GTS 320MB. The problem with that however is the OP wants one of the new 8800GTS revisions that come out in December. I'm assuming he just wants the 8800GTS 320MB to tide him over until then at which point he wants to trade it in for the new revision.

[board123]

you could buy Radeon HD 3850 for $207.00 it faster then 8800GTS 320mb
No it isn't. Not even close.

[ali123]

No it isn't. Not even close.

Lol that's what I was thinking too, HD3850>8600GTS that's what it ownz

[silentio]

With shipping and tax however, he's right, it does come up to just under $207 ($180 + $15 shipping + 6% tax).

As a side note though, I think it would be a good idea to get the 3850 as, like he said, the 3850 does I believe perform just as good as, if not better than the 8800GTS 320MB. The problem with that however is the OP wants one of the new 8800GTS revisions that come out in December. I'm assuming he just wants the 8800GTS 320MB to tide him over until then at which point he wants to trade it in for the new revision.


EVGA's stepup means once the card comes to canada from the US, you get banged by customs canada for about $50. This is on top of your shipping it to them.

Would be rather ******** to do this if the ultimate aim was for the 8800GT since EVGA is currently out of stock of the GT..

[sickcars]

But the 8800GT from here, they seem to have it in stock right now...

http://www.infonec.com/site/main.php?module=detail&id=350927

[Badman]

if your talking about best buys return policy then you can keep the 8800GTS 320mb for 30days and then if the GT doesn't come by then return it.

The 320mb will beat out the ATI 3850. Its more in the league of the 3870 except the 3870 has more memory and for games that require it, then it will beat it out.

[hades]

if your talking about best buys return policy then you can keep the 8800GTS 320mb for 30days and then if the GT doesn't come by then return it.

Isn't it 14 days like with FutureShop?

I think this whole plan is rather silly, why not simply wait for the new card than go through all this hassle?

hades

[ASharp]

Isn't it 14 days like with FutureShop?

http://www.futureshop.ca/informationcentre/EN/retailpolicies.asp?logon=&langid=EN
"If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchases, Future Shop will gladly give you a full refund or exchange. Simply return the product within 30 days (14 days for Computers, Monitors, Printers, Notebook Computers, Camcorders, Digital Cameras, Radar Detectors, Portable DVD Players and Air Conditioners) in its original condition and packaging (including all manuals & accessories) along with the original sales receipts. There will be a nominal charge for missing packaging, accessories or manuals."

I think this whole plan is rather silly, why not simply wait for the new card than go through all this hassle?

Agreed...but, it's the OP's choice.