GTX 670 PNY VCGGTX670XPB + 2 free games + filler = $261AR,AC @ newegg

I was able to get the 2 games, v.me $20 off, 2% FW cash back or $6 earlier today when I ordered. Got confirmation.

Sales Order Date: 12/26/2012 3:58:37 PM

1 x ($319.99) PNY VCGGTX670XPB GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $319.99

1 x ($49.99) NVIDIA Gift Game Borderlands 2 $49.99

1 x ($49.99) NVIDIA Gift - Assassin's Creed III Game Coupon - OEM $49.99

1 x ($0.99) Rosewill RCW-570 3ft. /Network Cable Cat 6 White $0.99

1 x ($-20.00) DISCOUNT FOR PROMOTION CODE $-20.00

1 x ($-99.98) DISCOUNT FOR AUTOADD #70462 $-99.98


Subtotal: $300.98
Tax: $0.00
Shipping and Handling: $0.00
Total Amount: $300.98

Plus $40 Rebate
2% FW Cashback $6
New Total $255

Quote from rogeshoe : I was able to get the 2 games, v.me $20 off, 2% FW cash back or $6 earlier today when I ordered. Got confirmation. Sales Order Date: 12/26/2012 3:58:37 PM 1 x ($319.99) PNY VCGGTX670XPB GeForce GTX 670 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card $319.99 1 x ($49.99) NVIDIA Gift Game Borderlands 2 $49.99 1 x ($49.99) NVIDIA Gift - Assassin's Creed III Game Coupon - OEM $49.99 1 x ($0.99) Rosewill RCW-570 3ft. /Network Cable Cat 6 White $0.99 1 x ($-20.00) DISCOUNT FOR PROMOTION CODE $-20.00 1 x ($-99.98) DISCOUNT FOR AUTOADD #70462 $-99.98 Subtotal: $300.98 Tax: $0.00 Shipping and Handling: $0.00 Total Amount: $300.98 Plus $40 Rebate 2% FW Cashback $6 New Total $255

nice. I wish I was able to nab it =(

Yeah the games were available while I was trying to sign up for v.me then they disappeared so I canceled my order. this deal isn't worth getting without the games in my opinion.

aaaaaaaaaaand still no 680 deals.... -.-

Quote from Zephon13 : aaaaaaaaaaand still no 680 deals.... -.-

Compare 670 vs. 680 benchmarks:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Pr...598?vs=555
Compare this deal $260/GTX 670 to $390/PNY GTX 680 [newegg.com]. My conclusion: $130 (50%) price difference does not justify marginal 10%-15% performance increase.

Quote from BubblePoint : I think your comment is retarded. Performance Price Ratios [videocardbenchmark.net]

Hear, hear.

Quote from compsandstuff : nice. I wish I was able to nab it =(

I ended up with 1 free game after chatting with newegg's CSR. Actually, rep repeated few times to me that there will be no free games, and only after I asked for a supervisor, I was offered a voucher for 1 free game.

Quote from BubblePoint : The 670 has about the same performance cost ratio as a 7770 (and is significantly better at $260). A gamer buying an entry level 7770 will be getting the same bang for their buck as someone buying a 670. I think the generalization made by you and KO3bIPb is unreasonable and not applicable to this deal.

Sounds like you don't understand what P/P ratio is. It does not show which card is more powerful or better suited for a gamer... It measures "bang for a buck".

When I gave you comparison of 670 for $260 vs. 680 for $390 and their respectful performance comparison, I used P/P ratio - just without saying the words. And it is a well known fact, the latest models of gfx are always priced disproportionally higher than performance increase they offer.

Looking at GTX 670 and 680: performance is increased by 10%-15%, but price increase is 50%. If P/P ratio stayed the same for 680, it should have been priced $260+15%= $299. But instead it is $390! Hope this helps...

Quote from KO3bIPb : Compare 670 vs. 680 benchmarks: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Pr...598?vs=555 Compare this deal $260/GTX 670 to $390/PNY GTX 680 [newegg.com]. My conclusion: $130 (50%) price difference does not justify marginal 10%-15% performance increase.

I justify it because I game at 2560x1440. I need as much performance as I can get. Also need a 4gb card too if I ever want to use high res texture packs.

I would have gotten the HD 7970 as well... but that only has a single Dual Link DVI... Only ones with 2x DVI inputs are one Single Link and one Dual Link. My monitors don't support single... :c

Quote from Zephon13 : I justify it because I game at 2560x1440. I need as much performance as I can get. Also need a 4gb card too if I ever want to use high res texture packs. I would have gotten the HD 7970 as well... but that only has a single Dual Link DVI... Only ones with 2x DVI inputs are one Single Link and one Dual Link. My monitors don't support single... :c

Then why not go for 690 for a cool $1K?

Quote from KO3bIPb : Then why not go for 690 for a cool $1K?

Because 680's in SLI outperform a single 690.

I did see a deal for the 4gb 670's from a few days ago when I looked this morning, but it was too late. A bunch of jackasses TD'd it so I missed it entirely. I'd have grabbed 2 of those otherwise...

Quote from Zephon13 : Because 680's in SLI outperform a single 690. I did see a deal for the 4gb 670's from a few days ago when I looked this morning, but it was too late. A bunch of jackasses TD'd it so I missed it entirely. I'd have grabbed 2 of those otherwise...

Do you mean to say that P/P ratio of 2x 680 is better than 690?

Quote from FishHeadswg : They will, the new gen should start Q1 2013. Unless you don't care about money, it's never a good idea to buy the top of the line. The performance:cost ratio is retarded.

Yeah, nevermind the fact that a $90 HD 7770 provides about the same playable gaming experience and graphical quality as a $260 GTX 670.

Let's not forget how much Northern Islands and Fermi prices tanked after Southern Islands and Kepler were released.

Quote from KO3bIPb : Do you mean to say that P/P ratio of 2x 680 is better than 690?

No, they flat out win in a performance contest with a single 690.

The better P/P ratio is just an added bonus lol.