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    Eurocom is selling the 8800M GTX and 9800M GT for different prices

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by smood, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. smood

    smood Notebook Evangelist

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    Its selling the 8800M GTX as a $370 upgrade while the 9800M GT is a $305 upgrade. Aren't these cards the same? Is it price versus supply issue thats causing the price difference?
     
    smood, Apr 20, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    the gt has like a 2% increase and its cheaper :eek:

    not really a difference its the same card ....Nvidias nameing game yay :)
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 20, 2009
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  3. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    The same exact card for $65 cheaper. Lol I lol.

    8800M GTX + BIOS flash = 9800M GT
     
    Kevin, Apr 20, 2009
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  4. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    Pretty sure EC bought the 8800Ms with a higher price.
     
    Nirvana, Apr 20, 2009
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  5. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    yeah i flashed a few 8800's with the 9800gt bios and they are now 9800's.. same card
     
    zfactor, Apr 20, 2009
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  6. BMonk

    BMonk Notebook Consultant

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    im assuming there is no benifit by flashing 8800's to 9800's, right?
     
    BMonk, Apr 20, 2009
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