$309 is not bad deal, if you see it under $299.99 then you better grab it.
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With an asking price of $309, online retailer TigerDirect is now listing a total of four HD 4870 models, which are surprisingly all in stock. Newegg are also listing a few models, though stock is quite limited.
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$309 is not bad deal, if you see it under $299.99 then you better grab it.
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RAM: mushkin redline xp2-8000 @ 960mhz 4-4-4-8 1T |
GPU: HIS 4870 Xfire 830/1000 |
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but this 309 is for a card that comes close (sometimes beats) the gtx260 and always spanks the new 9800gtx+ so its still a very good deal.
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Snapshot of UK pricing......you may find better.....
ATI 4850 - £122.95 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146428
ATI 4870 - £179.99 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146415
Nvidia GTX 260 - £261.70 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146007
Nvidia GTX 280 - £399.99 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145888
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