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Hey
I'v just built myself a really nice SFF Shuttle PC, and due to its size I cant fit any kind of dual slot card into it.
I really want to get a dx10 card so I'll be using the integrated graphics until I can buy one.
Does anyone know the release dates of the GeForce 8600 Cards?
Any ideas on how long i'm going to be waiting before I can get one off the nice people at scan?
Thanks
Tim
If you're desperate, they'll be out in about two weeks, though personally I'd wait for a refresh line up. Nothing is using dx10 yet though.
No idea on the scan thing - depends on their suppliers/purchasing. Sometimes they get things in quickly, sometimes it takes a while.
not sure there will be a refresh for the 8600's tbh. will probably end up like the 66's an 76's where they come out later than the highend parts and run to the end of the series.
i would wait to see what the ATI eqiv is like before buying tho as there are concerns that the 86's wont be as hot as the previous two series were. we shall see tho
Thanks for the info, I'm in no rush to buy a graphics card so I may wait like you say.
I may just get a cheap dx9 card for now and then get a decent dx10 card when then become more established.
that wouldnt be a bad idea,
something cheap like
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/118475/rb/26671926538
or something fast like
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/119682
are both very nicely priced now and depending on your needs would do you
Well I was more meaning the problems rumoured with 2d clock speads - there could be a revision update worth waiting for.Quote:
Originally Posted by MadduckUK
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38654
I've heard this too, a bit of competition for when the new ati cards come out.Quote:
Originally Posted by kalniel
Thanks for the links MadduckUK, but if I bought this card wouldn't I get better bang for the buck? http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=481911
Seems like a very fast card for not too many notes.
The other thing I have to consider is the limited space SFF pc's bring - I can only fit a single slot card into my machine.
That's a good price, and it gets a good review from Hexus, http://www.hexus.net/content/item.ph...earch=x1950PRO.
Only beware, X1950 is quite a long card, make sure it fits.
Iv had a look around on the web and the 1950 will fit into my shuttle.
Scans web site says the earliest they can deliver is 11th April... Damn easter holidays!
Any ideas on where the 8600s fit in the GPU order and also rough guide to pricing?
EDIT: Just found some info on other site - looks very good! Might be around £140-£150 for the ultra series. Looks like it'll be an even cheaper way to get onto the DX10 bandwagon.
I also reckon DX9 cards will fall a further 10-20%, maybe more
I'd love to get a X19XX series but I find myself almost Succumbing to the 8800GTS. :confused: Decisions decisions....