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    What are the chances I could find someone to buy my Radeon 6870?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Podunks, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. Podunks

    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    I am wanting to upgrade my GPU, looking at the 6970, should have just got it as an option, but $250 more?!?! really?

    Maybe considering Nvidea if my R3 is compatible.

    But would first have to sell my Radeon 6870. How likely is it that I could find someone to buy this from me?
     
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    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    Man I am the bearer of bad news today for you my friend :(
    You can sell it, but say good bye to your warranty. If you need a replacement Dell wants the original specs back. So, if you sell your card you will lose your warranty.
     
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  3. Podunks

    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    Awww really.... SO i would have to swap it out before returning it?
     
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    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    yah, I would have to do the same with my 4870's (I upgraded to 5870s) that is the only reason I have not sold them. :( Don't want to lose the last two years of my warranty.
     
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  5. Podunks

    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    So now I would have to spend the full $500 for one rather than like 150/200...
     
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    Yup I spent 515 for my 5870's. It's just a matter of how much you want it. def not worth selling you 6870 though as you lose more that way no matter what.
     
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    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmm well I guess I might as well just stick with my overclocked 6870 untill they come out with something better than the 6970, lol other wise ill just feel ripped off =P

    Thanks for the info btw.
     
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    well if you buy the 6970 from dell, then they can add that to your warranty, then you can resell your 6870.
     
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    ^^^ totally forgot about that option
     
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    I doubt you would find a buyer for the 6870M anyway, unless someone with the GTX 260M or GT 240M looks for a cheap upgrade.
     
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    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    ^^^ thats what I was figuring. Who knows its possible. Only problem is I can get the 6970 for $420 off ebay, but not sure how much of my arm and leg Dell will want for it.
     
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    Podunks Notebook Consultant

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    So went to Dells site and cant find the 6970 andywhere?!?! Any help? Or do I have to call?
     
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    You have to call or you can do a chat with the Parts department.
     
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  14. skygunner27

    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    It would be easier to sell your current R3. The Dell outlet has almost maxed out(without SSD) R3's for 1700.00USD.
     
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    Yeah, I agree. I bought my R3 with 1080p screen, 2630QM, 4 GB of RAM and a 6970M for $1282 after tax and $250 discount.
     
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    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    That's more like highway robbery....lol. What a sweet deal.
     
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  17. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's freaking nuts. The graphics card alone is like $450 O_O

    I might buy a second one. Wonder what is causing the price fluctuations so much? The R2 kept its value for a LONG time.
     
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    Yeah, but California pulled a little highway robbery on me with sales tax: it was $1179 before tax. :(

    I did get lucky though. When I pulled the M17x R3 out of the box, I inspected it and it's brand new. There were no blemishes or marks anywhere on the screen or case, even under intense light. Pretty amazing.
     
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    that's about 10% tax...Not too bad, sales tax + disposal fee.
     
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  20. Podunks

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    Not too bad, I got mine with:
    Alienware M17x Soft Touch Nebula Red
    i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    MOD,DIMM,4GB,1333MHZ,DDR3,2X2G
    17.3-inch WideFHD1920 x 1080 60Hz WLED
    1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6870M
    320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD
    Ultimate wireless card
    vizio package
    For a grand total of
    $1457 through AAFES
     
    Podunks, Jun 3, 2011
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