Sellign a 7800 GT on ebay.

**Gumby** · 04-12-08, 05:46 AM

show me a $50 card on the market today that can beat a 7800GT then and I will agree trigger.

**triggerhappy2005** · 04-12-08, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Gumby

show me a $50 card on the market today that can beat a 7800GT then and I will agree trigger.

Kinda like saying "find me a car under $300 that can beat a Ford Pinto and I'll agree with you". What's the point?

**HeavyG** · 04-12-08, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Anybody who plays those games doesn't use onboard video. It's dumb to buy a card from 2 years ago and it's dumb to endorse such a decision. All you're doing is setting yourself up for disappointment.

I got no problem with his 'business' decision to sell his card. He wants to make a profit. But I'm siding with the consumer on this one. I say to them go mow a couple of lawns and get the 8800GT. You will thank yourself later.

XFX 8800GT 512MB - 179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150252

It's a no-brainer.

Back at ya Heavy.

Easier said than done. Bottom line is, an aged 939 or P4 system with a 6800 or 7600 series PCI-E card would get some use out of this card.

Let's see, $30-40 and an increase of 25FPS in source games? Why the hell not? There are some people that cannot afford $180-200 for a graphics card, and if they "mowed a few lawns" they may need to put that money elsewhere.

And I will argue you to the grave on your statement of "its not worth $10"...

http://search.ebay.com/7800GT_W0QQfb...mtsZ1QQsascsZ1

Several 7800GT cards at auction... average price about $35.

You saying you are "siding with the consumer" is an absurd statement at best. You have no idea what the consumer wants. Maybe the consumer wants a 2nd 7800GT card to run in SLI. Maybe they burned up their old card and cannot afford to drop a few hundred on a new card, so this one will get them by. Maybe they are not a hard core gamer, but want to play Source and BF games.

A no brainer? Far from it. Go ahead and tell all of the people bidding on those cards to "just spend $200 on a newer/better card" and see what they say. They will more than likely tell you to fuck off.

**HeavyG** · 04-12-08, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Originally Posted by Gumby

show me a $50 card on the market today that can beat a 7800GT then and I will agree trigger.

Kinda like saying "find me a car under $300 that can beat a Ford Pinto and I'll agree with you". What's the point?

If its dependable and gets the job done, why the hell not? Especially if it can do what most of other cars can do.

Oh, I forgot that trigger is everyone's financial advisor. Why buy used when you can buy new? Who cares about money... just mow some lawns, and you will get more.

Well, mowing lawns wont pay mortgages/homeowners insurance, car payments/insurance, gas, food, electricity, internet and whatever else comes as a priority before graphics cards. Maybe the consumer does not want to spend a lot and is just looking to get by.

Eh... just tell him to mow a lawn... everything will be fine.

**Gumby** · 04-12-08, 05:58 AM

Trigger,
that is not a correct compairison. You are assuming that everyone is a hard core gamer who is just dying for some more fps in Crysis. The fact is that a 7800GT will play every Source game great, all current BF games great, and will do great at WoW. MMORPGers need to save their hard earned dough for those monthy fees so a card that is less than $50 that can do their game at good detail and resolutions would be a great option for lots of those folks.

**Gumby** · 04-12-08, 06:00 AM

BTW, I just bought an $800 car that is completely street legal and will pwn most peoples $40,000 cars so your car thing is not really relevent.

**triggerhappy2005** · 04-12-08, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Gumby

BTW, I just bought an $800 car that is completely street legal and will pwn most peoples $40,000 cars so your car thing is not really relevent.

I need a good laugh. Post a pic b/c it probably looks like your avatar.

**PASHA** · 04-12-08, 07:04 AM

Goodluck selling. ebay is the best place for that, you will make the most money. Word of advice people really rely on the picture you present, I suggest to get a higher price and more people involved you should retake that picture.

The card is worth it to many people.

**triggerhappy2005** · 04-12-08, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by HeavyG

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Originally Posted by Gumby

show me a $50 card on the market today that can beat a 7800GT then and I will agree trigger.

Kinda like saying "find me a car under $300 that can beat a Ford Pinto and I'll agree with you". What's the point?

If its dependable and gets the job done, why the hell not? Especially if it can do what most of other cars can do.

Oh, I forgot that trigger is everyone's financial advisor. Why buy used when you can buy new? Who cares about money... just mow some lawns, and you will get more.

Well, mowing lawns wont pay mortgages/homeowners insurance, car payments/insurance, gas, food, electricity, internet and whatever else comes as a priority before graphics cards. Maybe the consumer does not want to spend a lot and is just looking to get by.

Eh... just tell him to mow a lawn... everything will be fine.

Heavy do you pay on a motgage?

**HeavyG** · 04-12-08, 01:04 PM

Actually, yes. I pay almost $800 for my half of an investment property that was purchased a year and a half ago. And unfortunately, due to the shitty housing market, we will be keeping that house for quite some time, or end up moving into it. On top of that, I have an apartment lease that costs me $1050/month.

And I am sure that a lot of people on this forum pay more for where they live. But regardless, I pay almost $3000/month on bills. I also chuck a portion of my income into two savings accounts every month. One for actual "savings" and one for buying toys.