Nvidia or ATI?

[Ghost02]

I tend to go for whatever offers the most bang per buck.

I got my HD4870 for R2500

512mb or 1gb?

 

[phoenix]

I got the 512Mb version. Should be fine given that I tend not to max everything out.

 

[SpoOkie]

What you are all forgetting is the cards here are expensive. Buy them internationally and ship it here.

GTX 260 core 216 55nm Refresh for R2800 incl shipping

 

[Ghost02]

What you are all forgetting is the cards here are expensive. Buy them internationally and ship it here.

GTX 260 core 216 55nm Refresh for R2800 incl shipping

I rate graphics cards are big enough that you would have to pay vat and customs charges. Would be very difficult to sneak though.

 

[lilDeath]

I dunno hey, isn't there a rule that you can import electronics and pc equipment without having to pay charges / taxes? Maybe VAT, but not customs.

 

[Ghost02]

It would save me with my system if I could import without problems.

 

[lilDeath]

I am sure I saw someone say that.
Ask stefan9, he imports quite a bit of stuff and I think he said something to that affect. I am speaking under correction.

 

[Ghost02]

Stefan9 on this forum?

 

[Deceptor]

I've only ever had Nvidia cards but my next purchase might be a ATI.

 

[SpoOkie]

Why? Nvidia performance is still better and the cards cost exactly the same...

 

[SpoOkie]

I rate graphics cards are big enough that you would have to pay vat and customs charges. Would be very difficult to sneak though.

VAT = R250. you don't pay customs.

 

[SpoOkie]

Well you can now buy a BFG 260 Maxcore for R1727.62 then add shipping and VAT.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4151772&CatId=3775 @ R9.60 to the dollar

average price of a GTX 260 is between $180-$200 now. Much cheaper than an ATI 4870 1GB which retails for about $250.

 

[lilDeath]

Stefan9 on this forum?

Yes, indeedie

 

[Ghost02]

Thanks, I'll send him a PM