[geeks] Sun to adopt newest Intel Xeon chips for upcoming servers (link)

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Phil Stracchino wrote:
> Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
>> If it comes below $175 for a 7950GX2, then I can probably justify it.  I 
>> would pay it off over a couple of months and I wouldn't have any problem.
>>
>> But not that much money for a lesser card (for example, a 7950GT).  And 
>> even if I spotted an 8800GTX for 50% off sale price, I still don't think 
>> I could justify that.  Especially since the processor is an Athlon 64 X2 
>> 3800+.
> 
> Right now, 7900GTs are going for $220 used on eBay.  Meanwhile, 7950GT
> cards start at $220 *NEW*.  512MB 7950GT cards can be had, new, for $250.
> 
> I can only put it down to the bidding frenzy at work.

Indeed, but I've already seen a 7950GX2 or two go for roughly that much. 
  You just have to find an out-of-the-way auction.

I figure in a few weeks, I'll be able to pick one up.

Peace...  Sridhar