Way go to BFG RMA!

[Mrvile]

Well, I RMA'd my BFG6800GT AGP and they sent me back a 6800Ultra...but PCI-express. Wow. How could they do that?

 

[Nocturnal]

LOL, perhaps they ran out of the 6800GT AGP cards?

 

[MobiusPizza]

well congradulations... GeForce 6800 Ultra PCI-e is much more expensive than 6800 Ultra
AGP and 6800GT

6800 Ultra PCI-e ~ $460
6800 Ultra AGP ~ $430
6800GT AGP ~$300

Time to upgrade your motherboard?
think of it as paying $80 to upgrade from 6800GT to 6800Ultra; which is twice the performance gain on games

 

[CraigRT]

I'd seriously be interested in the card.. I have a 6800GT AGP (eVGA) I'd trade to you + cash.

 

[Elcs]

Even though its a bit annoying, Id guess a simple mobo upgrade would be the best use of your assets currently.

 

[Mrvile]

Lol Craig, and Annihilator I know what you're saying.

Craig I'd be glad to, but first of all I'm a huge BFG fan, and secondly I wanna stay on this warranty - it has already saved me 300 bucks.

But I've already stole enough from BFG anyway...shh.

I called up BFG again and the guy said he'd an AGP one (I'm hoping Ultra ) sent out right away. Once I get it I can just put the PCIe one back into the box and send it back.

I mean, it was nice of them to send an Ultra, but...I guess they screwed up lawlz

 

[Waylay00]

Lol, I would sell it and profit.

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: Waylay00
Lol, I would sell it and profit.

Hmm new sig?

1. OC 6800GT AGP
2. Break it
3. RMA to BFG
4. Receive 6800Ultra PCIe in mail
5. ...
6. Profit?

 

[MobiusPizza]

Wouldn't profit much
Ultras sell around $370 in FS forum
brand new AGP 6800GT is around $300

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
Wouldn't profit much
Ultras sell around $370 in FS forum
brand new AGP 6800GT is around $300

I know. That's why I just called the guy. I'll probably receive my real card in like 2 days, which is definately faster than FS/T. But that's still 2 days away from gaming!

I can just stare at this 6800Ultra in the box, drool, and f a p!

 

[MobiusPizza]

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
Wouldn't profit much
Ultras sell around $370 in FS forum
brand new AGP 6800GT is around $300

I know. That's why I just called the guy. I'll probably receive my real card in like 2 days, which is definately faster than FS/T. But that's still 2 days away from gaming!

I can just stare at this 6800Ultra in the box, drool, and f a p!

You could have been luckier if they actually sent you a GeForce 7800 GTX

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
Wouldn't profit much
Ultras sell around $370 in FS forum
brand new AGP 6800GT is around $300

I know. That's why I just called the guy. I'll probably receive my real card in like 2 days, which is definately faster than FS/T. But that's still 2 days away from gaming!

I can just stare at this 6800Ultra in the box, drool, and f a p!

You could have been luckier if they actually sent you a GeForce 7800 GTX

Holy crap *cream cream* but what's the point, they don't even make them in AGP I don't think.

*dreams of selling new 7800GTX for twio 6800GTs + SLI mobo...creamcreamcream*

 

[PerfeK]

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX freom 6800GT to 6800Ultra; which is twice the performance gain on games

What?

 

[MobiusPizza]

sorry, 20%

 

[w00t]

Dude! you should of just bought a new mobo agp is dying that wasnt bad luck that was a sighn from god.

 

[DerelictDev]

Yea... i would have definently bought a new board and moved onto Pci-E. At least it would be the first step in upgrading the comp. and getting rid of AGP.

Looks like a total waste sending back a 6800ultra

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: DerelictDev
Yea... i would have definently bought a new board and moved onto Pci-E. At least it would be the first step in upgrading the comp. and getting rid of AGP.

Looks like a total waste sending back a 6800ultra

Well guys, I wish I had the money for a new motherboard. Don't worry about it, the next time I upgrade my comp (~1.5 - 2 years down the road) I'm upgrading everything.

 

[CraigRT]

dang, I wish I could've traded with ya.
same reason, I need to go PCI-E as well.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
sorry, 20%

uhh have you ever looked at benchmarks?

 

[LiNoX]

Originally posted by: Mrvile

I called up BFG again and the guy said he'd an AGP one (I'm hoping Ultra ) sent out right away. Once I get it I can just put the PCIe one back into the box and send it back.

 

[Sean Maxwell]

I've had my problems with BFG's RMA department. Good overall company.

 

[imported_Pressure]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
Well, I RMA'd my BFG6800GT AGP and they sent me back a 6800Ultra...but PCI-express. Wow. How could they do that?

Well, it was you who broke the card if I remember correctly. You're lucky you got anything back.

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: JBT

Originally posted by: AnnihilatorX
sorry, 20%

uhh have you ever looked at benchmarks?

clearly not.