Video cards

[Gizmokid2005]

LOL...you my friend...are hijacking my thread

[TurcoLoco]

Imho, this is not a good time to buy a major computer component.
Due to holidays with a lot of people shopping for gifts, there is likely to be a shortage hence prices gettings jacked up. Also usually video cards with new technology is marketed in the first few months of a year so I would wait for the video cards vendors to come up with their new cards, you will have a ton of more selection, even if you decide to go with a slightly older card, they will likelt to be reduced due to the newer cards being available. Also since AMD took over ATI, next generation products from either company will likely to be more compatible with each other.

~TL

PS. Even though my current gaming system is decent enough, I am in the process of gathering parts to build my next system. I found a funky looking yet practical ATX case last Sunday at the computer swapmeet for $32 (no PSU as usual). I first decide on what type of a CPU I want and then the Hunt for Red Motherboard begins...then the RAM and finally Video, etc. at the very end depending on all the components and average/max power load, I will find the PSU....

[Gizmokid2005]

I hear ya. I may or may not be waiting we'll see....my RAM will most likely wait as I have some spare stuff in the meantime....I've noticed those prices have jumped, but as for everything else, I've seen a steady decrease...but I was thinking the same thing about the prices...

[Gizmokid2005]

Welp, not sure what to think now. I was organizing my wish list to get my money in order....and the x850 is GONE....as in I can't find it anymore on Newegg.............

[TurcoLoco]

Welp, not sure what to think now. I was organizing my wish list to get my money in order....and the x850 is GONE....as in I can't find it anymore on Newegg.............

Video Cards are among the most requested HW components as a Xmas gift, especially the high-end ($250+) ones. God Bless the spoiled rich li'l punks!

So a shortage of in-demand CPUs, GPUs and RAM is quite common this time of the year. So, unless it is a clearance item, the most availability and best deals for related items will be in the first 3-4 months of the new year.

I have never been a huge fan of ATI but the last few years, they have been kicking Nvidia's butt! Though I still like the support and drivers of Nvidia, this is an area where ATI needs to catchup on but may be after their AMD buy-out, things might get better?

[Gizmokid2005]

Well, I caved and bought a nice new one .

Ordered today, should be here by the end of the week.

New video card hotness

[cauzomb]

does that mean no digital camera and flat panel?

[TurcoLoco]

I can totally see Gizmo trying to sell it in the Trade section for about $70-75 5-6 months from now when the DirectX 10 cards are floating the market...lol

[Gizmokid2005]

does that mean no digital camera and flat panel?

Don't know. See I bought this, those other items were gift ideas for the other half...so we'll see...she's still not sure what she's gonna get me....

[Gizmokid2005]

I can totally see Gizmo trying to sell it in the Trade section for about $70-75 5-6 months from now when the DirectX 10 cards are floating the market...lol

Ummmm.....no....See, the only reason I'm upgrading now is because the other half needs a computer that runs games well for her. And I can't play my NFS at 1024x768 full till w/o some lag....so I'm upgrading to take care of the lag..and she is taking what I've got now...