Yeah, I agree that the 5850 xtreme would be the better deal at $161, but something doesn't quite add up about the Amazon offer:
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-100282XTREME/dp/B004W75ATI
It says they will take 2-4 weeks to ship, which makes me nervous, and any Amazon or eBay sellers who have them on hand at all are selling them for $200+ (even used).
My guess is that supplies of these cards are drying up overall, and I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that 2-4 weeks
If anyone has seen 5850s elsewhere for around $160 within the last day or so, I'd love to hear about it.
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-100282XTREME/dp/B004W75ATI
It says they will take 2-4 weeks to ship, which makes me nervous, and any Amazon or eBay sellers who have them on hand at all are selling them for $200+ (even used).
My guess is that supplies of these cards are drying up overall, and I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that 2-4 weeks
If anyone has seen 5850s elsewhere for around $160 within the last day or so, I'd love to hear about it.