NVIDIA finally released its next-generation graphics architecture late yesterday evening with the GeForce GTX 480 and GTX 470 GPUs. Want to know more about the cards themselves? Check out our in-depth review of the GeForce GTX 480, as well as our SLI analysis.
NVIDIA is promising that
etailers will have decent stock levels on week commencing April 12th,
but it's always worth checking on what they are charging for
pre-order cards, to get a feel for in-stock pricing
Please
note that pricing is correct as of 1am, Saturday March 27.
GeForce GTX 480 1,536MB
UK Market |
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| retailer | product | availability | price |
| scan.co.uk* | Gainward GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £428.99 |
| ASUS GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £449.41 | |
| Gigabyte GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £469.39 | |
| MSI GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £504.64 | |
| ebuyer.com | No products listed | N/A | N/A |
| dabs.com | ZOTAC GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £441.76 |
| Gainward GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £446.50 | |
| Gigabyte GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £446.50 | |
| novatech.co.uk | ZOTAC GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £479.99 |
| ASUS GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £499.99 | |
| Gainward GeForce GTX 480 | Pre-order | £489.99 | |
| *As always, UK-based HEXUS.community discussion forum members will benefit from the SCAN2HEXUS Free Shipping initiative, which will save you a further few pounds plus also top-notch, priority customer service and technical support backed up by the SCANcare@HEXUS forum. | |||
Scan has the best of the pre-order pricing with the Gainward card, dabs is fairly consistent across its trio of GTX 480s, and novatech looks to cash-in on the web surfer who is dying to have NVIDIA's best card.
Whilst you might find the odd card pop up at an etailer, be warned that most etailers will only have stock in two weeks' time. The average pre-order price is £466, including VAT.All cards will be the same, save for a sticker. The differences, if any, will reside with the bundle and warranty.
GeForce GTX 470 1,280MB
UK Market |
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| retailer | product | availability | price |
| scan.co.uk* | Gainward GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £299.00 |
| ASUS GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £320.15 | |
| Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £333.08 | |
| MSI GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £328.38 | |
| ebuyer.com | No products listed | N/A | N/A |
| dabs.com | ZOTAC GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £317.23 |
| Gainward GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £305.50 | |
| Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £331.35 | |
| novatech.co.uk | ZOTAC GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £319.99 |
| ASUS GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £359.99 | |
| Gainward GeForce GTX 470 | Pre-order | £339.99 | |
| *As always, UK-based HEXUS.community discussion forum members will benefit from the SCAN2HEXUS Free Shipping initiative, which will save you a further few pounds plus also top-notch, priority customer service and technical support backed up by the SCANcare@HEXUS forum. | |||
The same shipping notice applies to GeForce GTX 470, as well. The average pre-order price is £325, including VAT, putting it very much in Radeon HD 5870 1,024MB territory.
Tempted?
