Price Drops on ATi HD5000 Series Cards Anytime Soon?

[lauxenburg]

When do you guys think we will see a price drop on the HD5000 series cards? I am dying to get one. I am willing to spend a couple of extra bucks for a good card for my new system, but they seem to be hanging around $150 for 5750, and $180 for 5770.

I am trying to determine whether I should be getting a mid-high end HD4000 series card or a mid/mainstream HD5000 card.

Thanks.

 

[hell_storm2004]

Well Q4 2010 is a long wait! I am planning to get one within the next few months, drop or no drop!

 

[amdfangirl]

Well, nobody knows!

 

[mactronix]

As if.

Anways, non-references are coming out, as I have my eyes on a Vapour X HD 5750.

Im looking at a 5770, must say the Vapour X has had some good reviews. Its quiet im looking for this time around.

Mactronix

 

[hell_storm2004]

As if.

Anways, non-references are coming out, as I have my eyes on a Vapour X HD 5750.

HD5750 is too low in performance. HD5770 is better. I think ATI should get something between 5770 and 5850. There's a huge gap in between.

 

[mactronix]

Guess its take a gamble time folks, Do you want one ? If so you got two choices. Bite the bullet now and pay whats being asked or take a gamble that the price will come down at all.
I think there is a very real possability that if Nvidia dont release competative cards before a few of the better DX11 games are released then there may well be rises never mind drops.
Im happy with what i have for now, if i had not upgraded in june then i would be getting a non referance 5770 as soon as one i liked hit the stores, but as it is i need to justify the outlay and just cant pay what i see as over the odds just for DX11. Thats my personal view from my set of circumstances.
Anyone with a card (ATI) that starts with a number lower than a 4, well than it makes sense but for me not really. If i have to wait for the Northern Islands cards then so be it.

Mactronix

 

[Zinosys]

Well, it's funny. It's not necessarily a supply and demand cure as a increased manufacturing cost. I mean, come on, AMD's MSRP for a 5850 is $259, now you can get one for $315...

Well, for now it looks like I'm stuck with the 5770 instead of the 5850 for now...

The Sapphire 5770 with Vapor-X looks promising...

 

[chronophayze]

My local Fry's started dropping their prices, 279.99 and 379.99 for the 5850 and 5870 respectively.

 

[amdfangirl]

Well, it's funny. It's not necessarily a supply and demand cure as a increased manufacturing cost. I mean, come on, AMD's MSRP for a 5850 is $259, now you can get one for $315...

Well, for now it looks like I'm stuck with the 5770 instead of the 5850 for now...

The Sapphire 5770 with Vapor-X looks promising...

I know, just found out it existed!

Glad I didn't buy the HD 5750... length is the same and price difference isn't that high.