GT200 GTX280/260 "official specs"

[tutu]

I thought the GTX280 was only going to be 30%-50% quicker

Based on leaked possibly faked results Were still waiting for *real* numbers. The spec of the ATI 4000 range has completely changed in a week from the previous rumour after all.

 

[Dark_Angel]

Based on leaked possibly faked results Were still waiting for *real* numbers. The spec of the ATI 4000 range has completely changed in a week from the previous rumour after all.

It makes you wonder which (if any of the) specs are the correct ones :/

 

[jigger]

So what the latest release date now ?

 

[Greebo]

It makes you wonder which (if any of the) specs are the correct ones :/

Same when the 8800GT was coming out. We had everything spec wise then.

 

[-iceblade^]

benches are always best...

though knowing TweakTown, they'll prolly break NDA and give us the info 2 or so days before release... they did it with the 8800GTS 512, and they turned out to be pretty correct

 

[Lightnix]

GTX260 pre-launch price drop:

http://www.nordichardware.com/news,7853.html

$399 down from $449. Yay.

 

[Talrinys]

GTX260 pre-launch price drop:

http://www.nordichardware.com/news,7853.html

$399 down from $449. Yay.

That does sound good, i have a buddy who'll buy my GTS for 100£, so that would actually make a reasonable upgrade, not that i really need one.

 

[pegasus1]

Can't you read?

Yes/No not Yes/No/Maybe * delete as appropriate

YES (on COD4)

 

[Greebo]

That does sound good, i have a buddy who'll buy my GTS for 100£, so that would actually make a reasonable upgrade, not that i really need one.

Depends what you call reasonable. $399 = £300+ over here with duty, vat, been ripped off cause we are not americans etc.

Maybe even £350 at launch if in short supply just like the 8800GT went up £40 within hours of launch.

And over your, I assume G92 GTS, it might give you 20-30% boost. Worth £250????????????

 

[Greebo]

YES (on COD4)

lmao

 

[=VTA=MANFACE]

Price of GTX 280 574.94 EUR = 455.828 GBP

Read here http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7817&Itemid=34

 

[Azza]

Price already been meantioned ealier on in the thread.

A couple of other shops in EU have it priced at €599

 

[Slashiem]

been ripped off cause we are not americans etc.

Never knew this until a few weeks ago when i made a quick spec list for a american friend and couldnt believe between 10-50 quid cheaper and then they get this mail rebate which can take a large chunk out, but apparently not worth the hassle of collecting the tokens but still.

~Slash

 

[Trunks9486]

Prices will fall, i really doubt nvidia will able to sell these if the ATi parts have the perforamnce that the rumours suggest.

R700 may turn out to be a decent competitor after all

 

[queamin]

Unless 280/260 going to be under 250 i will go for a 4*** and if they not at least 25% faster than a gt i will more likely get one of those as my 320 needs changing.

 

[Dark_Angel]

Unless 280/260 going to be under 250 i will go for a 4*** and if they not at least 25% faster than a gt i will more likely get one of those as my 320 needs changing.

I am basically just going to see how they perform vs their price. I am not so much focused on having the best money can buy, as more the best value for the money,

5 percent of extra performance for 100 pounds for example is not good value for money (an example only, before anyone jumps on that).

I am a little amazed though that in Mass effect and a few other games I am running my 320MB 8800 at 1920x1200 with 16xAF and 2XAA and it seems pretty damn smooth. A few games like Age Of Conan are no go with AA though

 

[pegasus1]

Never knew this until a few weeks ago when i made a quick spec list for a american friend and couldnt believe between 10-50 quid cheaper and then they get this mail rebate which can take a large chunk out, but apparently not worth the hassle of collecting the tokens but still.

~Slash

BFG GeForce 9800 GX2 in America is £267 + $5 shipping

 

[melbourne720]

BFG placeholders in:-

BFG GeForce GTX 260 896MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-072-BG

BFG GeForce GTX OC 280 1024MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-073-BG

no prices yet

 

[Greebo]

Unless 280/260 going to be under 250 i will go for a 4*** and if they not at least 25% faster than a gt i will more likely get one of those as my 320 needs changing.

You'll be getting a 4*** then cause no way are the 260/280 going to be under £250 for maybe a year or two. Look how long it took the 8800GTX which was £450 at launch to come down below £250.

 

[Greebo]

I am basically just going to see how they perform vs their price. I am not so much focused on having the best money can buy, as more the best value for the money,

5 percent of extra performance for 100 pounds for example is not good value for money (an example only, before anyone jumps on that).

I'm with you which is why I bought a 8800GT to replace my 8800 GTS 320Mb. I got £97 for my GTS and bought the GT for £150. Well worth the extra £53.

I only had it for a couple of months though before I managed to buy a GTS g92 for £117 and sell my GT for £120

All high end stuff never stacks you on price/performance ratio. It is always the mid range which gives you that.

For example, the GX2 is £329 on ocuk and the GT is £112. Ths price ratio is almost 3x but the GX2 does not give 3x the performance of the GT.