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I doubt they are allowed to release anything now, even information.

Just wonder how many 480's they got in stock :D
 
I think my worst purchase ever for my pc is nvidia 3d vision. First it causes me to wait on games profiles to come out cos its sooo awesome i cant play in 2d to spoil the game. Then it causes me to sit here all night hoping i can get a gtx480 on release. I think i may go insane during the morning starting 27th, constant refresh, then most probably dissapointment when i get beat to the punch and they are all sold out.
 
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28681 - the number of ATI fanboys that wished they waited for Fermi.
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This will never happen for many reasons.

Firstly those who bought a 5870 at launch bought over 6 months ago.

Secondly if fermi is significantly better than 5870, say 25%+, then Nvidia will charge 50% more than the 5870.

So basically there will be nothing to be disappointed about.
 
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straxusii said:
This will never happen for many reasons.

Firstly those who bought a 5870 at launch bought over 6 months ago.

Secondly if fermi is significantly better than 5870, say 25%+, then Nvidia will charge 50% more than the 5870.

So basically there will be nothing to be disappointed about.
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But Fermi doubles as a central heating system too! Well worth the extra money.

http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1411393&postcount=4474

GTX480 power consumption at full load is nearly 130W more than HD5870，full load Temperature is 92℃.
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And

That sounds incredibly bad. It also says that temperature rose to as much as 98C before the fans started kicking in and brought it to 92C.
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Doesn't look like much room to overclock if that is true.
 
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yeah NDA lifted on friday which means we will get actual benches.

OCUK have probably received their batch or just a couple of cards to test.

but Friday will be very interesting indeed and hopefully give everyone the answers they've been speculating about.

Personally i can't afford to change my card so not bothered if it's faster than my 5870 but be interested to know how much faster (if at all).
5 - 10% faster would be a complete letdown considering how long they've worked on it.

roll on friday
 
@Fatboy.

I demand you post more info/tidbit about this momentous event in the lives of us graphics enthusiasts.

I work at royal portbury docks which is situated in a green bank zone, which means lots of wildlife is always present.

BUNNY'S WILL DIE TONIGHT IF VALUABLE INFOMATION IS NOT FOURTH COMMING FROM YOURSELF.
 
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How can an enthusiast forum look so miserable just before a next gen gpu release? i got two words for you "ati fanboys"

on topic bring on the benches!
 
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