Graphics is £250 for a zotac gtx 580 a bargain too good to miss

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  1. j4mi3

    j4mi3 What's a Dremel?

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    used ofc but seemingly in fine condition.

    it is still a lot of money for me. but i was just searching around for cards and came across this. it is either a card now or wait until the new series are out next year. is this bargain too good to miss or should i just wait until new cards
     
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    mattyh1995 Minimodder

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    Very good
     
  3. GeorgeStorm

    GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder

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    Tis a good deal indeed
     
  4. j4mi3

    j4mi3 What's a Dremel?

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    ok i shouold probs change the title.

    i know its good, but is it too good to miss?

    i want to play games at max, on my dell 27 inch. (2560x1440). will this be able to do it?

    also, obviously new cards are coming in within the next 4 or 5 months, is it worth waiting around for those do you think
     
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    MikeMK What's a Dremel?

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    It is a very good deal, saves at least £100 over a new one, so if its in good condition its well worth it.

    As for the monitor question, it will likely handle any game at that resolution, with the exception of BF3, where you would have to drop some of the quality settings. As the resolution is pretty high on your monitor, then it may be worth waiting, but remember the new cards will be priced around £400+ based on recent history, so it comes down to how much cash u want to pay.
     
  6. flame696

    flame696 Terminating People Since 1980....

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    where have you seen this card as i want it!
     
  7. j4mi3

    j4mi3 What's a Dremel?

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    guysssssss i dunnoooooooo

    im broke but as you say it is a very good deal

    waiting for the new series of cards will give me time to save up money though

    does anyone know how much performance increase new cards will offer over their old counterparts? about 20%?



    i purposely havent released this information :p
     
  8. bdigital

    bdigital Is re-building his PC again

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    It sounds a little too good to be true. Make sure its from a reputable seller, If its not and from a forum or similar then make sure you exchange the relevant contact details before hand
     
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    flame696 Terminating People Since 1980....

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    i want it and as a respectable member of this forum i deserve that info
     
  10. j4mi3

    j4mi3 What's a Dremel?

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    the guy basically (so he claims) bought it for his son but his son then got a job and bought a gtx 590 for himself lol.. a bit harsh on his dad

    so from your responses, i take it this really is too good to miss? to be honest i would much prefer to wait until the new gen, because it will give me time to acquire more cash.

    but i do have some cash hidden away somewhere if it really is advisable that i do this.
     
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    That's an amazing bargain.
    Even if you waited for the next gen the 680 will probably be about 20% faster but will easily cost £400+ so value for money won't improve. Even if you decide to sell it in a years time and upgrade a 480 will still fetch £150 and I don't see why a 580 would be different.
     
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    j4mi3 What's a Dremel?

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    interesting. i will def think on it. in the mean time more opinions would be great
     
  13. flame696

    flame696 Terminating People Since 1980....

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    Oooohhhh I know which one that is I'm actually watching that one :D

    But it's an auction so it doesn't mean it will stay at that price it has 3 days to go the bidding will get frantic in the last hour so I doubt you'll get it for that price
     
  14. j4mi3

    j4mi3 What's a Dremel?

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    fuuuuuuuu lol

    yeah i was hoping if i left it alone no one would see it ;)

    i dont use ebay much lol

    also you have cf 6870 why do you want a single 580?
     
  15. flame696

    flame696 Terminating People Since 1980....

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    I want to change my mobo so I can sli a couple of gtx 580
     
  16. Parge

    Parge the worst Super Moderator

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    That doesn't happen I'm afraid. It'll go for between £310 and £360.
     

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