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Voyeur · Joined: 19 Jun 2003

Is it me, or are GPU prices in Korea - at least for high-end models - insane?

They are nowhere near - remotely near - Newgg prices from what I can see.

9800Gx2 is going for ~820,000 + VAT

8800GTX is around 560,000 + VAT

8800GTS is around 370,000 + VAT

(BTW how much is VAT?)

I'm upgrading to play Crysis with some buddies. I cleared out the change drawers from the last 5 years and it totalled up to 1.1 million lol

So I have some "free money". But still - is it normal for GPUs to be that pricey here? Is it better to order from the states somehow? What about customs, damage & returns, delays, etc... Anyone managed to order from the US?

Anyone know places in Korea with better prices than this?

I basically need about the equivalent of 2 x 8800 GTS G92 512 MB power. But I have a ATI board so I can't SLI unless I use the 9800Gx2. OTOH if buying a new board and 2 lower end nVidia cards is net cheaper than the 9800Gx2 I'd do that.

Anyplace in Korea to *conveniently* trade in older Mobos and GPUs for even chump change cash? I have two 1950XTX GPUs.

Thunndarr · Joined: 30 Sep 2003

I don't know what site you checked but the prices you quoted above are a bit high. And tax is included in the price so you don't have to calculate +VAT.

9800GX2 starts at 725,000

8800GTX starts at 515,000

8800GTS starts at 189,000

And remember, tax is already included in the price.

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

OP is right though. GPU's in Korea tend to run at least 10% more expensive than in the States. Especially higher end ones.

A quick check shows that Newegg is selling an MSI 8800GT for 210usd plus a game plus a 30 dollar mail-in rebate.

The best price for that card in Yongsan is 236,000. 242 dollars. Bundled with nothing. No rebate of course.

Electronics shopping in Korea is an exercise in getting jacked.

Voyeur · Joined: 19 Jun 2003

I got some prices here (someone who speaks Korean provided the link):

http://itempage3.auction.co.kr/DetailView.aspx?ItemNo=A503138521&frm2=through

http://itempage3.auction.co.kr/DetailView.aspx?ItemNo=A502695334&frm2=through

Where would I find the 725,000 price incl. VAT for the 9800GX2? Directions to what part of Yongsan etc...

spliff · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

http://search.danawa.com/dsearch.php?tab=goods&k1=9800GX2&x=0&y=0

Just call the store and order it. Get their bank info and just deposit the cash into their acct.

DCJames · Joined: 27 Jul 2006

I agree with OP...

Computers aren't really cheap here UNLESS you buy Korean parts which are pretty crappy and underperforming.

If you want high performance high quality parts, you're going to pay up the nose... Mad

Voyeur · Joined: 19 Jun 2003

Unclear how Danawa works and don't have a Korean translator to help me.

Anywhere in Yongsan I could go and get a 9800Gx2 for the same prices?

Would these be Gray Market purchases with no warranty?

kprrok · Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: KC

Danawa lists the prices for all of the stores in Yongsan.

You click the item you want, then it will bring up a list of all the stores that sell that item and the prices. You find one that has a price you like and click on it to get to their website. From there, you can order it or find where the store is so you can go and buy it.

Most times, you could try just going to a store in Son-In Plaza with a printout and they might match the lowest price or get close to it even if they don't sell it themselves. They'll get it for you.

KPRROK

Voyeur · Joined: 19 Jun 2003

So those are the prices (the ones on Danawa) I can get at Yongsan and those will be legitimate vendors - not grey market - who have one-year warranties etc....

cool.

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.