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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by 306maxi View Post
    Well it's priced at 399 euros (the X2) so I somehow doubt it will be over £300
    Do you think the currency conversion works that way?
    It never has and never will for UK buyers.

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by TooNice View Post
    399 Euros is already £298. Add your typical UK 'bonus', I'd be surprised if it goes for under £300.
    Except if people were not willing to pay the UK "bonus" they would price the card cheaper.

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Blitzen View Post
    Do you think the currency conversion works that way?
    It never has and never will for UK buyers.
    If you actually read this thread I state that i for some reason was thinking in USD.....

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH View Post
    Except if people were not willing to pay the UK "bonus" they would price the card cheaper.
    I don't think they are asking for a majority, even within the niche enthusiast market, for a flagship product like the X2. The 8800 Ultra still go from £420.59 all the way to £562.68 on Scan. I reckon the 'average' cost is probably closer to £500 than £450. Allegedly, some people are paying that sort of money for a graphic card. So I would find it fairly believable that this card would go for a sum closer to £400 than £300 even if it is marked at just under £300 even if it end up costing 399 Euro elsewhere. But hey, I don't mind being wrong on this.

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by TooNice View Post
    I don't think they are asking for a majority, even within the niche enthusiast market, for a flagship product like the X2. The 8800 Ultra still go from £420.59 all the way to £562.68 on Scan. I reckon the 'average' cost is probably closer to £500 than £450. Allegedly, some people are paying that sort of money for a graphic card. So I would find it fairly believable that this card would go for a sum closer to £400 than £300 even if it is marked at just under £300 even if it end up costing 399 Euro elsewhere.
    I doubt it will go for anywhere near 450.

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Nowhere near 450 is it? Although perhaps OCuk will be selling it for £500

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Obviously someone forgot about the NDA
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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by 306maxi View Post
    If you actually read this thread I state that i for some reason was thinking in USD.....
    I did read it.
    Maybe you shouldve changed your mistake.

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Lets stop the sniping before it goes any further please..
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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Blitzen View Post
    I did read it.
    Maybe you shouldve changed your mistake.
    Meh. It's not a problem.

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Im guessing some one clicked the wrong button as they where shutting down their PC and going home.


    That price is a joke to be honest!
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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    It's not completely crazy, but I'd wait a few days until a few other places start showing stock.
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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Azza View Post
    Im guessing some one clicked the wrong button as they where shutting down their PC and going home.


    That price is a joke to be honest!
    You reckon it's too expensive or you reckon it's cheap? Personally I think it's a good deal. Although I would never buy an MSI product even though it makes little difference with graphics cards.

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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Quote Originally Posted by 306maxi View Post
    You reckon it's too expensive or you reckon it's cheap? Personally I think it's a good deal. Although I would never buy an MSI product even though it makes little difference with graphics cards.


    Its way too expensive.


    I got my two 3870 XTs for £80 less than that.


    Might as well put in some extra an get an x38 with two 3870
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    Re: "ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 - Fastest yet"...

    Exactly my thought.

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