Nvidia n AMD accused of conspiracy..

PowerSlide · 9th Dec 2006, 06:20 PM

of keeping graphics prices high

http://theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36258

ChampionLLY · 9th Dec 2006, 08:05 PM

the law is so complicated...

Max_87 · 9th Dec 2006, 08:20 PM

It's true! It's a conspiracy!

Now, lower down the prices

yay

sbrehm72255 · 9th Dec 2006, 10:06 PM

As soon as I heard summons were issued last week, I knew that this was coming.........

It had to happen sooner or later, and I'm glad that it's happening. When video cards start costing more than the system that it's being installed in, something is wrong.

PsYkHoTiK · 9th Dec 2006, 10:56 PM

lol. Well it can only be better for the customer...

Adrian Wong · 9th Dec 2006, 11:19 PM

Hehe.. If it's true, then it's good for the customer.

PsYkHoTiK · 9th Dec 2006, 11:44 PM

Yea, if the DoJ finds proof, they're in trouble.

Horizontal price fixing is a Per Se (NO DEFENSE) violation of Section One of the Sherman Anti-trust law. I guess it would make sense to go after other hardware makers after DRAM makers...

werty316 · 10th Dec 2006, 02:10 AM

Good thing this happen as isn't it quite odd that a video card can cost that much as the G80 is? That a crazy price for them.

Whowalks · 15th Dec 2006, 06:55 AM

If it makes cards cheaper Im all for it
I remember in the v=bad ol days when edo ram was super expencive

lets hope the graphics prices drop

9th Dec 2006, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
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9th Dec 2006, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
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9th Dec 2006, 10:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
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9th Dec 2006, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,296 Reputation: 4003 Rep Power: 59	Yea, if the DoJ finds proof, they're in trouble. Horizontal price fixing is a Per Se (NO DEFENSE) violation of Section One of the Sherman Anti-trust law. I guess it would make sense to go after other hardware makers after DRAM makers... __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb 800MHz Core WIP : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com

9th Dec 2006, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChampionLLY News Writer Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 1,159 Reputation: 716 Rep Power: 11	the law is so complicated...

9th Dec 2006, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
sbrehm72255 Warming up Join Date: 6 Dec 2006 Posts: 90 Reputation: 99 Rep Power: 0	As soon as I heard summons were issued last week, I knew that this was coming......... It had to happen sooner or later, and I'm glad that it's happening. When video cards start costing more than the system that it's being installed in, something is wrong.

10th Dec 2006, 02:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
werty316 Active Join Date: 3 Mar 2005 Posts: 642 Reputation: 138 Rep Power: 5	Good thing this happen as isn't it quite odd that a video card can cost that much as the G80 is? That a crazy price for them. __________________ Guns don't kill people, Chuck Norris kills people!

15th Dec 2006, 06:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Whowalks Newbie Join Date: 2 Dec 2004 Location: Western Australia perth Posts: 23 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	If it makes cards cheaper Im all for it I remember in the v=bad ol days when edo ram was super expencive lets hope the graphics prices drop