6800 gs

[onebxr]

are the EVGA 6800 gs not made anymore? I have looked on new egg and cannot find another 6800gs for sli. Anyone have any info on this?
thanks,
0ne

[Capper]

Hmmmm, thats a good question.....let me ask them directly. hopefully we'll get an answer and post it back here soon

[onebxr]

thanks man, wow fast response!

[Capper]

no worries, I emailed them right away......but I have to say I'm really not happy with eVGA right now. I submitted an RMA two days ago (they say it takes up to three days just to get an RMA number....which isn't cool if you don't have a backup card and need a replacement asap).....and haven't heard a peep.

[onebxr]

have you gone to the evga forums, they usually get back to you faster on there RMA's if you post something up. I have had good experiences with them so far, they usually bend over backwards for their customers.
-0ne

[Capper]

Got an email back the 6800GS is end of life, they said the replacement is the 7900GTS

[onebxr]

thats about my luck!
thanks for looking into this Capper.
-0ne

[gvblake22]

If all you want is one for SLI, you can mix brands now. But if you're gonna spend ~$170 on a video card for better performance, I would rather invest in a better single card solution than go SLI. Less power, less heat, less cost (since you can sell your current card), and less hassle. Sell your current card to make up the difference and Check out the 7900GS or X1900GT :thup:

[polobunny]

I might be able to sell you a used MSI 6800GS, if you are interested.
However like Blake said you're better spending $200.00 on a brand new card instead of $160.00 on another 6800GS.
Remember that SLI while being twice the hardware isn't exactly twice the performance. ;D
The X1900GT is a good choice, you could also wait a week or 2 for the X1950 Pro to get on market. The X1950 Pro will be like a "enhanced" x1900GT.

[Capper]

heck, why spend $200? I am using a 7600 GT that retails for $140.....and I'm no worse at CS:S