Buy FX.. only $740 !!

[castlef]

http://www.computerboot.com/nl/dept_81.html

that is 696.00 euro which is about $740

[Nuclear Krusader]

740 bucks for a VC!! Not in this lifetime!

[Alienware_Dude]

You could build an entire system for that.

[wolfie]

nuts

wolfie

[homer15]

that thing had better make my breakfast as well as display games nicely.

[v1r4L fr3nzy]

wow, just for that fancy cooling system? I doubt it.

[Fuze]

You may be able to buy it now, but the question is... how long do you ahve to wait until you actually get that thing?

And I couldn't agree more with... "THat thing better make my breakfast.." - Toast included.

[Blakhart]

Oy
I think I hear a 9700 calling.

[j009h33rM3]

If this thing is out and ready to order in Europe... then where are the reviews?

[Alienware_Dude]

It's probably just a pre-order.

[TwoRails]

The photo at that links sure does Not look like any fx card I've seen in magazines or other links.... Maybe a spoof??

Maybe their Commercial / Professional version of the card??

[Blakhart]

Yeah, thats the card, but it is pictured without the massive hsf. In one version, the hsf uses heat pipes to carry heat from underneath the card, if I am not mistaken. This means you will have the first pci slot empty. One should anyway tho.
Anyone for a loan?

[Fuze]

Yeah.. did nvidia think about the people who won't have the free PCI slot? I mean, I have tons of PCI slots on my mobo, but does everyone have one to spare?

[TwoRails]

I know I rarely have a "spare" in my machines.... Even if a card is not occupying the space, things like USB or FireWire ports sure are!!

TwoRails

[wolfie]

with the "newer" boards everythings pretty much on them so they dont take up any slots. only thing in mine is the vid card.

wolfie

[TwoRails]

Thanks for rubbing it in, wolfie !! LOL

One day I retire my "older" A7V333 for the A7N8X --- it's the waiting that hurts.... (and that's not to menion my puny little 1800+ --- drooling, drooling, drooling.... I want my 2600+ 333!!)


TwoRails

[Strider]

I don't feel like ordering a Brinks truck just to buy a video card.

So I'll just wait and wait til the prices drop.

[Alienware_Dude]

Man, how can you take up 5-6 PCI slots? For me, all I have in is modem/sound, and nothing else.

[TwoRails]

Originally posted by Alienware_Dude Man, how can you take up 5-6 PCI slots? For me, all I have in is modem/sound, and nothing else.

I think you are probably taking in general, but here's my layout:

7 openings in back...

1) AGP vid card - that makes one opening unavailible
2) see above
3) USB / game ports
4) Audigy
5) DSL input
6) NIC
7) modem, dialup, for answering machine (but recently removed)

That's how I fill mine up.....



TwoRails

[Alienware_Dude]

Now I understand. Why do you use a separate
USB card? Not enough built-in ports, eh?

[RenegadeKing]

I just came to the realization 2 days ago when I replaced my old soundcard that I only have 1 spot free. I've got:
1) AGP card
2) nothing
3) NIC
4) Sound Card
5) Game port coming out of sound card
6) USB expansions
7) Cold Cathode on/off switch.

So I only actually have 3 cards including my video card. But 6 spots used up. Not good.. I will probably remove the game port if I get another card seeing as I don't use it.

Now about the GfFX, I thought it was going to be $400 and $500. That site probably says that it's that much money because I would imagine it's a preorder.

[TwoRails]

Hi Alienware_Dude,

Actually, good guess, but "not exactly." My mobo supplies 6 USB ports. Four are in that rectangular area that the keyboard and mouse plug into, and the other two can either go into an empty PCI slot, or go to the front panel in the case (which my case doesn't have).

So, no I don't have a separte USB card, just need the room to use all 6 USB ports provided by onboard USB.

Also, in with the two additional USB 2.0 ports is the joy stick / game adapter (which I don't use).


TwoRails

[TwoRails]

Thanks for the better wording, RenegadeKing! I have USB expansions in the rear!

TwoRails

[Alienware_Dude]

Now I understand completely! The Asus A7V266-E that I'm about to do a build with uses the same 'USB Expansion' scheme via a PCI slot, so I'll get to experience it myself!

[glc]

Video card
SCSI card
NIC
Modem
Sound card

Getting pretty full.

[TimPoet]

Originally posted by RenegadeKing Now about the GfFX, I thought it was going to be $400 and $500. That site probably says that it's that much money because I would imagine it's a preorder.

My memory really bugs me sometimes, because I was just reading an article last night on a site and can't remember which one it was. But the writer was saying a retail outlet was quoting $499 which he was doubtful about. He seemed to think $399, like the Radeon 9700 was upon release.
He pointed out that all the original release cards will only be manufactured by Nvidia this time, prolly to insure quality.
HTH

[Doobie]

I guess I could sell my computer to buy this and then just take it to my sisters house and install it on her computer if I ever get the urge to play a game.


TimPoet, are those rings yours or did you get the picture from some where?

[TimPoet]

Originally posted by Doobie TimPoet, are those rings yours or did you get the picture from some where?

I wish they were mine. Got the pic somewhere else. Nobody has tried to solve my riddle: Who is the Lord of the Ring? Think about it. Post your answer in General Forum.

[ATW]

From the previews I've read, the expected prices are right along with what Tim said...$400-500. If they could put the card out for about $300, ATI would greatly resemble the Titanic.

[TwoRails]

I just got my new issue of Maximum PC that, on the cover, sez they have benchmarked the fx. Gotta read that, and maybe they'll have some insight on price and availibilty.....

I'll post back if so