HD 79xx Prices

straxusii · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:33

MichaelM said:
It does not seem possible that the 680 sold more units than the 7900's throughout the world.

IIRC OcUK where beaten on 7970 pricing by a lot of other e-tailors which limited their sales number and then with the 680 launch OcUK had the most stock and only existing stock globally at some points. So it could be perceived that way if you take OcUK as the only sample of the market.

Even though I did ask in threads about 680's initial launch stock, nothing was confirmed while 7900's we had figures and pyramids.

I can't comment on what happened worldwide, it is entirely possible the 680 sold siginificantly more than 7970, also possible the 7970 sold more

I don't think OCUK were that uncompetitive on launch day as I recall, they were one of the few that had stock, and those that had stock at lower prices quickly went out of stock. Put it this way they were as competitive on 680 as they were on 7970 as I recall.

Surveyor · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:33

Masterdeadly said:
Surveyor you knowledgeable about Overclocking AMD processors like the 955?

Unfortunately not.

If I remember correctly the last AMD processor I had was an Athlon 64 X2 4400+.

I'm sure there must be something on the forum.

Is this any use:

Overclocking AMD's Phenom II X4 955

I don't even know if there are different flavours of 955.

Gibbo · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:44

Hi there

Just wait guys, our prices are currently the best. But DO NOT buy, wait a couple of days and we should be back to the prices the OP posted or there abouts.

eyetrip · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:47

Gibbo said:
Hi there

Just wait guys, our prices are currently the best. But DO NOT buy, wait a couple of days and we should be back to the prices the OP posted or there abouts.

Will it only be the few that were listed at that price, or will the reduction be wider in terms of brands/cards?

paulc25 · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:51

Would be interested if the 7850 drops to less than £150.

Gibbo · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:52

eyetrip said:
Will it only be the few that were listed at that price, or will the reduction be wider in terms of brands/cards?

Hi there

It shall be as before, only cheapest/plainest cards will hit those price points.

Gibbo · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:52

paulc25 said:
Would be interested if the 7850 drops to less than £150.

Nope. AMD not touching 78xx series, its flying off the shelves.

eyetrip · 12 Apr 2012 at 16:54

Gibbo said:
Hi there

It shall be as before, only cheapest/plainest cards will hit those price points.

Thanks for the answer.

plain/cheapest 7970 at £360 still tempting me

Gibbo · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:02

eyetrip said:
Thanks for the answer.

plain/cheapest 7970 at £360 still tempting me

yes £360 for 7970 and £299 for 7950 for the plain/cheapest models or there abouts.

paulc25 · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:04

Gibbo said:
Nope. AMD not touching 78xx series, its flying off the shelves.

Thats a shame but understandable

Tute · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:15

Gibbo said:
Nope. AMD not touching 78xx series, its flying off the shelves.

Even the HD7870? Doesn't look very competitive compared to GTX570 pricing?

mmj_uk · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:29

Hopefully this will prompt NVidia to lower GTX680 prices, price war please.

pgi947 · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:34

Gibbo, is this going to be a perminant price drop or just for current stock?

cainer · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:47

ahh thats a more realistic price, i think il be upgrading my 5870 pretty soon

dave_beast · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:50

Lol, promoted this on another forum with an expensive shop, got an infraction like a bawss

Broken Hope · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:52

Gibbo said:
yes £360 for 7970 and £299 for 7950 for the plain/cheapest models or there abouts.

Is this an official AMD price drop? If so I'm guessing they aren't selling brilliantly, or perhaps they are getting rid of the old stock so they can release a higher clocked stock model.

mmj_uk · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:55

Broken Hope said:
Is this an official AMD price drop?

That's the impression I got from:

Gibbo said:
Nope. AMD not touching 78xx series, its flying off the shelves.

inSilica · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:56

... Must resist third 7970 .... must resist

wazza300 · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:58

i wish theyd drop to sub £250 still too high for me

Freddie1980 · 12 Apr 2012 at 17:58

Gibbo said:
yes £360 for 7970 and £299 for 7950 for the plain/cheapest models or there abouts.

Is the price cut direct from AMD or is this a short term sales deal on behalf OCUK and AMD's board partners? I want to buy a 7950 but not for a few more weeks but then again I don't want to find out at the start of May prices are rocketed back up again. Thanks.