According to Tomshardware, this 7300 GS card isn't as good as the 6200 that has been FAR numerous times before.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-cards,1805-6.html

If I already have a 6200 is there any reason to get this?

userfriendly said:Would this be a good upgrade for an ECS motherboard with the Intel GMA950 onboard video?

Aside from freeing up 256mb of main memoery, will there be a noticeable improvement over the onboard video?

I don't play any video games.

No. The GMA950 is already a fairly capable IGP.

Geez, this Fry's 1 day sale is killin me, as they always do. Just got back with 5 bags of $895 worth of stuff (most FAR) which after rebate will be about $200, including a huge Canon MF6530 duplex laser copier ($99 AR).

I like this new dealio where you don't have to wait 30 mins for the cashier to find, collect, and/or print out all your rebates....they just give you a rebate receipt that has a link to the rebate. Hopefully it works.

tonyj said:How did you choose in-store pickup. I couldn't find this option.It should be on the final checkout page, if available for that item.

not sure about relative performance, but this card has a dvi-out port, if that is of value (it was to me).

nycll said:home123 said:Be Aware!!!

If you jumped in on the eVGA 6200 AGP 8X FAR $45 rebate deal from last week, the promotion #'s are identical to the 7200GS deal, the promotion # are both 08-13833.

Since the rebate specifies one rebate per household, you can only pick one of the two to submit for rebate, the other one will be invalid.

Link to 6200 Rebate Form

I noticed the same, however, it says "limit one rebate per product, per receipt, per...". I guess it should be ok. Could someone confirm?

Edit to add: the per product language is on the 7200 rebate form.

Actually the rebate form for the 6200 says "Limit ONE rebate per product, receipt, houshold, family, or address."
The rebate form I just now pulled off of the 7200GS product page says the same. That "or" means that you can read this as "Limit one rebate per address". Not sure where you're seeing the "per..per..per" verbage. Can you please post a link. I already submitted a rebate for the 6200, so I'm out on this one, unless you can link to the form with the alternate wording.

billrubin said:billbobbins said:The rebate form I just now pulled off of the 7200GS product page says the same. That "or" means that you can read this as "Limit one rebate per address". Not sure where you're seeing the "per..per..per" verbage.I'd strongly recommend calling the rebate center if you want to get the official word on this. Parago can look up the rebate and tell you what the actual maximum is, either # of submissions or dollar amount.
I just got off the phone with parago. The rep confirmed that a person can get one rebate for each product on the list. So I will keep my order alive in the back order status.

I also checked offer number 08-15003, $50 for NAV dvd case w/ any hardware. This one has a household limit of 3. The products have to be on same receipt.

I don't know if it's as good as this one, but they also have the GF 7300GS PCI-E 256 Graphic Card for $4.99 AR ($49.99 - $45). And it's in stock.

In for 1, thanks!

2cheap2eat said:b534202 said:Same promo # again.
Hmm ... should I get this or keep the 7200gs?

The description says "These video cards have passed rigorous testing and take full advantage of all of the features and capabilities of Microsoft Windows XP.", makes me think it's an older card. I went with the other card since FAR also, this one is $5.00 after rebate (plus tax).

Both cards are old. I suppose the 7300gs might be slightly faster, but I am only buying it as a pci-e backup/tester, I really don't care.