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    Crossfire more expensive now?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mister mister, Jan 10, 2011.

  1. mister mister

    mister mister Notebook Enthusiast

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    Crossfire +$100, Base Configuration -$100 = $0 savings

    Seems like in the US, the Crossfire option for the 5870's is now $100 more expensive (from $375 to $475) than before. Perhaps, the R2 is not a great deal right now and they've actually increased the prices for some components. They have however decreased the price of the base configuration by $100. Dell is smart and they know how to advertise the same thing for "huge savings". Buyer beware. If you want Crossfire on your rig (which I'm sure you do if you're ordering the R2), then watch out and don't fall for the "savings".
     
    mister mister, Jan 10, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    They finally realised that having the GTX 285Ms more than the CF 5870 and people bearly hitting the 285.
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 11, 2011
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