Thinking of Future Computer Upgrades... - Page 2

kiwi_2005 · 08-01-06, 11:31 PM

okay so what ive just learnt from the graphic card prices compared to NZ/AUS verses US. Theirs a $400-500 difference on the latest new cards Like mentioned above the 7800GTX cost $900 to 1200 here yet $350 in the US.

Thats daylight robbery!

08-02-06, 12:41 AM

Ummm, were a bit off topic

SUBMAN1 · 08-02-06, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

okay so what ive just learnt from the graphic card prices compared to NZ/AUS verses US. Theirs a $400-500 difference on the latest new cards Like mentioned above the 7800GTX cost $900 to 1200 here yet $350 in the US.

Thats daylight robbery!

Not reall. A little more yes, but after you factor in the excahnge rate, it becomes more tolerable. $900 in your currency equals $555.57 in ours - at least as of yesterday. Still pricey though for yesterdays card. THose prices should be for the current generation cards not something a year old!

kiwi_2005 · 08-02-06, 05:06 PM

I realise in my previous beast post the info was from an old PCPowerplay issue (March) not July like i stated, got em mixed up.

The July issue theres not much difference apart from the cards - 2x 7900GTX XXX 512MB - $1758 so thats about $850 each. Whats the price of these cards in the US?

SUBMAN1 · 08-02-06, 05:41 PM

7900 GTX - about $430 for full retail, or $400 for OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122242

At $850, with your exchange rate, that would make the board cost you about $524.71 - or about $100 US more than its worth.

-S

08-01-06, 11:31 PM	#16
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	okay so what ive just learnt from the graphic card prices compared to NZ/AUS verses US. Theirs a $400-500 difference on the latest new cards Like mentioned above the 7800GTX cost $900 to 1200 here yet $350 in the US. Thats daylight robbery! __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

08-02-06, 05:06 PM	#19
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I realise in my previous beast post the info was from an old PCPowerplay issue (March) not July like i stated, got em mixed up. The July issue theres not much difference apart from the cards - 2x 7900GTX XXX 512MB - $1758 so thats about $850 each. Whats the price of these cards in the US? __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

08-02-06, 05:41 PM	#20
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	7900 GTX - about $430 for full retail, or $400 for OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122242 At $850, with your exchange rate, that would make the board cost you about $524.71 - or about $100 US more than its worth. -S __________________

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08-02-06, 12:41 AM	#17
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Ummm, were a bit off topic