Tigerdirect XFX 8600GT XXX + CoH for only $80!!!

[Spoon-Dc2]

http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=102400.3048552&type=2&subid=0


I think this is pretty hot. 8600GT`s alone are 100+ alone.

[dreadknot69]

Well, I can tell you that is 20 bucks lower than it was last week. I picked it up for a friend @ 129.99, with $30 MIR, bringing it to $99. Now it's 109.99 with $30 MIR, down to $79. I thought it was a great price back then, so this is even better.

He uses it inside a $309 Dell machine with no probs. Quite happy with it actually, and the machine is still pretty quiet.

[Spoon-Dc2]

I got a 8600M gt on my inspiron and it runs awesome. Would imagine imagine the desktop version being solid as well.

[mahjongmaniac]

http://static.tigerdirect.ca/rebates/XFX-5376_CA.pdf

Valid 02/01/2008 - 02/29/2008
This rebate MUST be postmarked within 30 days of purchase.
This rebate is in CAD currency.
Notice: Limit one (1) rebate per person, address, company, or household.

[sannin]

very nice...if only i had a mobo to go with this!

[xwar]

err ... Tigerdirect rebates. Don't care for them.

But this is a good price for some very good mid-range gaming.

Company of Heroes is great though ... worth about $20 bucks alone.

[JJpach]

XXX Video Card.....

does that mean it's good for explicit gaming AND *cough* explicit viewing too? :lol:

ok, two questions:

is it online only? most TD stuff I found are online

what happens to TD's rebate?

[wabbit]

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html

I'm not impressed with the 8600gt if these charts are accurate. Quickly checking the charts there is between 90% and 120% fps increase from the 6600gt to the 7600gt. Comparing the 7600gt and the 8600gt shows an increase of between 10% and 50% fps.

If I was using onboard graphics and wanted to start gaming this would be a good choice considering the price, but it doesn't seem worth it if upgrading from a 7600gt.

[semcbeth]

I had ordered one of these earlier in the week to upgrade an integrated 6150se. Should be along shortly. I have a weak PSU as well so the low power requirement was a huge draw.

FYI to westcoasters, this is $82.28 AR @ NCIX as well. Was oos when I ordered or I could have saved myself shipping. :cry:

[semcbeth]

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html

I'm not impressed with the 8600gt if these charts are accurate. Quickly checking the charts there is between 90% and 120% fps increase from the 6600gt to the 7600gt. Comparing the 7600gt and the 8600gt shows an increase of between 10% and 50% fps.

Be aware that this is an overclocked version and at 620 mhz "should" perform slightly better than the stock 540 GT.

As a side note, I find it interesting that that chart shows a better performance for the 256mb version of the 8600gts than the 512mb version??

[JWL]

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html

I'm not impressed with the 8600gt if these charts are accurate. Quickly checking the charts there is between 90% and 120% fps increase from the 6600gt to the 7600gt. Comparing the 7600gt and the 8600gt shows an increase of between 10% and 50% fps.

If I was using onboard graphics and wanted to start gaming this would be a good choice considering the price, but it doesn't seem worth it if upgrading from a 7600gt.

Toms Hardware has this chart that categorizes cards that are roughly equivalent. They recommend not bothering with a change unless it moves you up at least 3 categories.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/12/03/best_graphics_card/page6.html


Consistent with your comments moving from a 7600GT to an 8600GT would only move you 2 categories.

[Gymbag]

http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html

I'm not impressed with the 8600gt if these charts are accurate. Quickly checking the charts there is between 90% and 120% fps increase from the 6600gt to the 7600gt. Comparing the 7600gt and the 8600gt shows an increase of between 10% and 50% fps.

If I was using onboard graphics and wanted to start gaming this would be a good choice considering the price, but it doesn't seem worth it if upgrading from a 7600gt.

Maybe not, but it would be a decent upgrade from the onboard video that many entry level PC's come equipped with. The 8600gt (and the faster 8600 gts) also take very little power (relatively speaking) and should be suitable for the cheaper power supplies also found in many entry level PC's.

I'm thinking of trying one of these in my new HP, which has crummy 6150se onboard video. Should be a big improvement, provided it works...

[puff_daddy_58_99]

I've got an old 7300GT, this might be a pretty good updrade for the cash... any better options out there?

[JJpach]

$15.81 s&h

is it available in store? :(

[dreadknot69]

$15.81 s&h

is it available in store? :(

It is available at the Woodbine location. They had about 15 of them when I was there last week.

However, there is one detail that I'm hoping to get confirmation on. The rebate specifically says tigerdirect.ca. I'm curious if they'll honour it since it was bought at the B&M store.

I expect they would, but......

[mojof1]

i think their store sign actually says "Tigerdirect.ca" at the woodbine location
not 100% sure though

[RastaManMax]

I've got an old 7300GT, this might be a pretty good updrade for the cash... any better options out there?

Your card is pretty much useless so anything would be a decent upgrade.

[beljevina]

I'm looking to get a card for a HTPC, that will need to do 720p, and occasionally 1080p; I was going to ask about this card's handling of h.264 encoding, but found it in a neoseeker review - seems this puppy is great at h.264, and allows usage of a less capable PC CPU; my only other concern I'd think is fan noise and level of heat generated. Any comments on fan noise, or alternative fans/heat sinks? (And whether or not the rebate will work if it's a B&M purchase)

... the most welcome of addition to the 8600 series is the enhanced HD video features. The PureVideo HD (VP2 + BSP + AES128 Engine) is a method whereby all of the video processing of HD video (HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, H.264) is handled by the GPU, thus off-loading the system processor. In the past, HD-DVD and Blu-ray media required CPU processing to help decode the media stream. The changes for the added PureVideo HD functionality were made within the G84 and G86 silicon itself. A bitstream processor and second generation video processor comprise most of the new hardware which will now handle HD decoding. With the GeForce 7900 and even the G80 based 8800 series, NVIDIA 's decoding system would only finish off the last two steps of the process while the CPU off-loaded the first two steps. Now the new core architecture will compensate for all four steps to minimalize CPU usage and prevent framerate drops during video playback. So in theory this means that a less power CPU is required for HD playback if you have a 8600 GTS, 8600 GT or 8500 GT working in conjunction with it.

[Loomy]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3048552&sku=P450-8650&CMP=ILC-RNV02


I think this is pretty hot. 8600GT`s alone are 100+ alone.

fyi an 8800GT is $200 and is ultra mega better than an 8600GT...

[Captain Snazzypants]

Anyone know if this would be a wortwhile upgrade from an ATI x1650 Pro board?

[Spoon-Dc2]

Yes I know the 8800 is 200, but that's also more than twice as much atm. Some of the other people might be on a budget ;)

[insanity]

I phoned the store today and they said they have it in stock (Woodbine)...I asked about the rebate and he confirmed you can use it if bought there. I just bought the Dell AMD 5000+ ($409)...I'm going to be putting it in there.

[JL2002]

Yes I know the 8800 is 200, but that's also more than twice as much atm. Some of the other people might be on a budget ;)

actually, not counting the game it's more like 3x....haha....8800gt is for ppl who play like Crysis or Call of Duty or something along those hardcore graphics game....

[Spoon-Dc2]

lol tru, i forgot to factor in company of heroes

My 8600M gt runs COD4 fine at high settings. Crysis would probably kill my cpu.

[Loomy]

Anyone know if this would be a wortwhile upgrade from an ATI x1650 Pro board?

Toms hardware has a page that tells you how much difference there is between every card. It tells you if a card is worth upgrading to or not.

http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/02/04/best_cards_february_2008/page7.html

"I don't recommend upgrading your graphics card unless the replacement card is at least three tiers higher."

The 8600gt is three tiers higher than your x1650 pro, which makes it a marginal upgrade.

FYI the 8800gt is SIX (6) tiers higher than the 8600gt.

[goonx126]

8800GT is rated one of the best performance/$ cards. It dominates the performance for its price range.

I have a 8600M GT. Crysis still lags at medium.

P.S. i don't suggest anyone upgrading their systems part by part. That's really expensive. Just build a new one when the time comes. When you upgrade your graphic card, you need more power, maybe a new cpu to keep the system from bottlenecking, which means a new motherboard and finally more RAM. To top that off, you need new fans to coupe with the extra heat being produced.

[ryan_lau100]

i got this when i got my machine from DC for about 150+ tax
quick question
got a antec truepower 550watt psu
http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011023&cid=PS.808

will that be ok if i go sli with these things?

also will this create a lot of heat issues?

[tapanpatel88]

How is the XXX card compared to the BFG 8600 GT 256 MB DDR3 Overclocked to 1400 mhz?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3288411&body=MAIN

[TigerMM]

i got this when i got my machine from DC for about 150+ tax
quick question
got a antec truepower 550watt psu
http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011023&cid=PS.808

will that be ok if i go sli with these things?

also will this create a lot of heat issues?

that psu should be fine , it shows it's true output unlike cheap psu's. heat depends on how good the airflow is in your case, you may need to get a better exhaust fan for the case or stick another in the front fan position if its empty.(if you see the heat increase)

[ryan_lau100]

that psu should be fine , it shows it's true output unlike cheap psu's. heat depends on how good the airflow is in your case, you may need to get a better exhaust fan for the case or stick another in the front fan position if its empty.(if you see the heat increase)

thanks!
at the moment i have the

e4400
4xhdd
2xoptical
2gb ocz ram

i hope this is enough power
sli is very very tempting...

[mahjongmaniac]

FYI to westcoasters, this is $82.28 AR @ NCIX as well. Was oos when I ordered or I could have saved myself shipping. :cry:

same price AR, and avail. now :)

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23701

[AndrewRFD]

Posted, thanks.

[goonx126]

thanks!
at the moment i have the

e4400
4xhdd
2xoptical
2gb ocz ram

i hope this is enough power
sli is very very tempting...

I wouldn't recommend SLI. You have 4 HDD running already.

You can check using some online psu calculator. I don't have the link at the moment

[scholar]

please someone help me out...buy
@canadacomputers with this and also rebate http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=017064&cid=999.243.390
or buy @tigerdirect for $15 more, again, also with rebate http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3048552&body=REBATES

which is a better price/value? which would be a better place to buy and also gettin your rebate back?

[Spoon-Dc2]

considering the one at TD is overclocked, u'd get a slightly better performing card there. U also get a copy of Company of Heroes at TD for the $15

[dreaderus]

could you keep the existing power supply in the deal on here for the dell deal for 309 and put this video card in?

[cheapbastage]

same price AR, and avail. now :)

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23701

or maybe PM vs. DC $102.43 - 30 MIR = 72.43* ?
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=15180BD1119&vpn=PVT84JUDD3&manufacture=XFX

[maritrunks]

I have a Geforce 6800GT, it works fine with most games but I haven't tried any of the recent games like Crysis and UT3, and Iam thinking about upgrading to either a 7900GT or this 8600GT. Which is is better? And with my 6800GT, should upgrade or will it run the newer games without a problem?

[goonx126]

considering the one at TD is overclocked, u'd get a slightly better performing card there. U also get a copy of Company of Heroes at TD for the $15

You can OC the card yourself actually. It's the same chip inside.

[RastaManMax]

7900GT is faster than the 8600GT. The 8xxx series though is DX10 compatible, however it's basically useless on that card because it's too slow for DX10 anyways. I don't know if the 7900GT is faster than this XXX card though because it does have quite an OC from the factory. Maybe somebody else could chime in.

LEMAR

I have a Geforce 6800GT, it works fine with most games but I haven't tried any of the recent games like Crysis and UT3, and Iam thinking about upgrading to either a 7900GT or this 8600GT. Which is is better? And with my 6800GT, should upgrade or will it run the newer games without a problem?

[RastaManMax]

You can OC the card yourself actually. It's the same chip inside.

The Galaxy one is DDR2 though.

[DaVyzah]

i got a 7600gs and im thinkin bout gettin this 8600 that you guys are showing from TD or the one the guy posted in some earlier posts from canadacomputers, do you think its worth it?

[pureenergon]

if you pm with TD @ ncix....Will ncix also include the COD game too? ^_^


is it advisable to jump on the 8600gt now for 8X $ ..or wait till the 8800gt drops a bit more in price ?

256mb to 512mb. if the price of the 8800gt drops cuz of the 9k series that be sweet right?

[gmypcp]

I'm looking to get a card for a HTPC, that will need to do 720p, and occasionally 1080p; I was going to ask about this card's handling of h.264 encoding, but found it in a neoseeker review - seems this puppy is great at h.264, and allows usage of a less capable PC CPU; my only other concern I'd think is fan noise and level of heat generated. Any comments on fan noise, or alternative fans/heat sinks? (And whether or not the rebate will work if it's a B&M purchase)

... the most welcome of addition to the 8600 series is the enhanced HD video features. The PureVideo HD (VP2 + BSP + AES128 Engine) is a method whereby all of the video processing of HD video (HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, H.264) is handled by the GPU, thus off-loading the system processor. In the past, HD-DVD and Blu-ray media required CPU processing to help decode the media stream. The changes for the added PureVideo HD functionality were made within the G84 and G86 silicon itself. A bitstream processor and second generation video processor comprise most of the new hardware which will now handle HD decoding. With the GeForce 7900 and even the G80 based 8800 series, NVIDIA 's decoding system would only finish off the last two steps of the process while the CPU off-loaded the first two steps. Now the new core architecture will compensate for all four steps to minimalize CPU usage and prevent framerate drops during video playback. So in theory this means that a less power CPU is required for HD playback if you have a 8600 GTS, 8600 GT or 8500 GT working in conjunction with it.

Just in case you want to view protected content, I don't think this card is hdcp compliant. (PV-T84J-UDD3 (http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurations.jspa?series=GeForce%26trade%3B+ 8600&seriesId=1054321))

[SurgeArrest]

Just in case you want to view protected content, I don't think this card is hdcp compliant. (PV-T84J-UDD3 (http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/listConfigurations.jspa?series=GeForce%26trade%3B+ 8600&seriesId=1054321))

XFX 8600GT XXX has HDCP... currently priced 69.97 after MIR at TD. At such a price I might try to get second for SLI...

[Blackjack]

The rebate for this card ends tomorrow(Feb.29/08)---I wonder if the price will drop further? Lets see.................

[snufkyn]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3048552&Sku=P450-8650

it is now $69.99 after rebate... price drop quite possibly because the rebate ends tomorrow.

[gmypcp]

XFX 8600GT XXX has HDCP... currently priced 69.97 after MIR at TD. At such a price I might try to get second for SLI...

Sorry, not to be a smart alec but I did research the 8600gt series a while back and now I remember considering this card (plus the model number suffix 'judd3' stuck to my mind for some reason :) ).

Not sure where you saw hdcp but are you sure you are not mistaking this for another model? The xfx product page shows that not all of them have hdcp. Maybe they just forgot to show it in their spec sheet. I would have gotten this if spec sheet said hdcp. Anyways, I ended up with an asus model which was more expensive :mad: .

To top it all off, although my asus 8600gt is hdcp compliant, it is in my dev machine for dual (dvi) monitor support - never even watched a single movie on it!

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1086&pageID=3336

[steve.mate]

Can this be PM'd at FS or BB?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10088613&catid=10524

Same card?

[Vidkid72]

Just a heads up on Tiger Direct's rebates since some people have questioned them in this thread. I purchased a 640MB 8800GTS some months ago and forgot that I'd sent in the 50.00 rebate but got it in the mail about a month ago or approximately 2 months after sending it out. No problems at all and I'd happily purchase something from TD again with a mail in rebate based on this experience.

[gmypcp]

Can this be PM'd at FS or BB?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10088613&catid=10524

Same card?

Nope, one is made by xfx, the other evga.

[drumboz79]

hey
i don't play games on the pc but i'm looking for a card that will show HD content with DVI, don't care if it's dual. anyone have any suggestions? below $80....?

[beljevina]

hey
i don't play games on the pc but i'm looking for a card that will show HD content with DVI, don't care if it's dual. anyone have any suggestions? below $80....?One of the newest cards & perhaps best price-to-performance ratio (if you're looking for a non-gaming card) is a card based off a ATI 3450. directcanada.com has 'em for $43 + $10 ship + tax (I presume). Locally canadacomputers has 'em for $55+tax. It's a directx 10.1 card, with more than enough horsepower for h.264/mpg2/VC1, meaning blueray. Check http://www.legitreviews.com/article/652/1/ ... for more info, google away.

[Blackjack]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3048552&Sku=P450-8650

it is now $69.99 after rebate... price drop quite possibly because the rebate ends tomorrow.

Actually, the price of $69.99(after rebate($30.00)) has been posted for the last 2-3 weeks. Let's hope for another drop.

[semcbeth]

Sorry, not to be a smart alec but I did research the 8600gt series a while back and now I remember considering this card (plus the model number suffix 'judd3' stuck to my mind for some reason :) ).

Not sure where you saw hdcp but are you sure you are not mistaking this for another model? The xfx product page shows that not all of them have hdcp. Maybe they just forgot to show it in their spec sheet. I would have gotten this if spec sheet said hdcp. Anyways, I ended up with an asus model which was more expensive :mad: .

To top it all off, although my asus 8600gt is hdcp compliant, it is in my dev machine for dual (dvi) monitor support - never even watched a single movie on it!

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1086&pageID=3336

Hmmmm.... I had thought this card did have HDCP (see this review: http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/XFX8600GT-S/8600GTXXX.php ) but maybe that's incorrect as I now see suggestion otherwise a couple other places??

[JJpach]

where'd you guys get yours? I went a week ago and it was sold out >:(

[edgarb]

Hmm thanks, may purchase this card if it price drops a bit more.