Wasn't trying to mock anyone. I'm just stating the differences.

Maybe the packaging went from Single Wall Corrugated Cardboard to Double Wall Corrugated Cardboard.

HeavyHemi

Sajin

HeavyHemi

SoCalGamer86
Ummmm...why does it say the hybrid is now $180?😡

Good question. Can you spot the difference?
...

I can spot the difference. The difference is this...
 
One kit works for the 1080/1070 without any modifications. The other kit works with the 1080 ti/Titan XP without any modifications.

FattysGoneWild
To funny. Drop big money on a high end gpu and wont pay an extra 50-60 bucks on the kit. Peanuts. So what if they raised the price. 

+1

Yes, too funny. So what if they raise the price by 50%. Lets just mock those of us who don't like gouging.  Thumbs down.

Some people get off on antagonizing others while contributing absolutely nothing themselves. Strangely enough, often those same people will be the ones reacting the loudest when they find themselves in the same position.
 
 
 

Andrewbush1
Maybe the packaging went from Single Wall Corrugated Cardboard to Double Wall Corrugated Cardboard.

lol ..with gold plate?
 
 

Sajin
Wasn't trying to mock anyone. I'm just stating the differences.

 
I guess I took your +1 to  Fatty's mocking as being supportive of his mockery.   That aside, I'd still like to know what improvements, considering they copied the product page from the 5188. justifies a price increase. Whether I can afford the price is irrelevant,  if it is simply gouging then, that needs to be mocked.

Sorry guys that price is an error, after the cost evaluation we had to change the MSRP because it is a small run and not normal volume QTY, but the price input was not right. Correct price is $159.99

TRClark911

FattysGoneWild
To funny. Drop big money on a high end gpu and wont pay an extra 50-60 bucks on the kit. Peanuts. So what if they raised the price. They will sell just fine with or with out people buying that are complaining about it. 

Totally agree.  I'd buy it at $120 and I'd buy it at $180.
 
 

 And that is why we have full $60 games that are freaking bug riddled trash bins,  riddled with microtransactions and $15+ DLC for days rather than a full working game like we did pre-2007.

EVGA_JacobF
Sorry guys that price is an error, after the cost evaluation we had to change the MSRP because it is a small run and not normal volume QTY, but the price input was not right. Correct price is $159.99

In before "So what does the extra $40 get me!?!?!"
 
LOL

EVGA_JacobF
Sorry guys that price is an error, after the cost evaluation we had to change the MSRP because it is a small run and not normal volume QTY, but the price input was not right. Correct price is $159.99

 
In case you missed page 5

TRClark911

EVGA_JacobF
Sorry guys that price is an error, after the cost evaluation we had to change the MSRP because it is a small run and not normal volume QTY, but the price input was not right. Correct price is $159.99

In before "So what does the extra $40 get me!?!?!"
 
LOL

$40 pays for the the guy that had to change the price on the website 3 times because who the hell knows.... $$$$$$$$$$$$   $119.99 to $179.99 to $159.99

Sajin

Ark161 
the point we are trying to make is that the kit was $119.99 until a few hours ago. What happened?

I don't know. I'm waiting for an official response myself.
 

HeavyHemi

Sajin
Wasn't trying to mock anyone. I'm just stating the differences.

I guess I took your +1 to  Fatty's mocking as being supportive of his mockery.   That aside, I'd still like to know what improvements, considering they copied the product page from the 5188. justifies a price increase. Whether I can afford the price is irrelevant,  if it is simply gouging then, that needs to be mocked.

I agreed with fatty as it really is peanuts when you really look at it. EVGA is providing everyone with a kit that doesn't need any modifications when used with 1080 ti's or titan xp's. That in itself could justify the price increase alone.

When I begin to look at a 50% price increase for what their own marketing shows is essentially the same product as peanuts... then I think I have lost perspective and I've become a fan boy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I would pay $40 bucks not to have to pull my dremel tool out. And if we take them at the word, that it is limited run qty, then that is plausible.

HeavyHemi

Sajin

Ark161 
the point we are trying to make is that the kit was $119.99 until a few hours ago. What happened?

I don't know. I'm waiting for an official response myself.
 

HeavyHemi

Sajin
Wasn't trying to mock anyone. I'm just stating the differences.

I guess I took your +1 to  Fatty's mocking as being supportive of his mockery.   That aside, I'd still like to know what improvements, considering they copied the product page from the 5188. justifies a price increase. Whether I can afford the price is irrelevant,  if it is simply gouging then, that needs to be mocked.

I agreed with fatty as it really is peanuts when you really look at it. EVGA is providing everyone with a kit that doesn't need any modifications when used with 1080 ti's or titan xp's. That in itself could justify the price increase alone.

When I begin to look at a 50% price increase for what their own marketing shows is essentially the same product as peanuts... then I think I have lost perspective and I've become a fan boy.

If both kits are exactly the same then they will still require some modification to work with 1080 ti/titan xp. I doubt that is the case here.

Sajin

HeavyHemi

Sajin

Ark161 
the point we are trying to make is that the kit was $119.99 until a few hours ago. What happened?

I don't know. I'm waiting for an official response myself.
 

HeavyHemi

Sajin
Wasn't trying to mock anyone. I'm just stating the differences.

I guess I took your +1 to  Fatty's mocking as being supportive of his mockery.   That aside, I'd still like to know what improvements, considering they copied the product page from the 5188. justifies a price increase. Whether I can afford the price is irrelevant,  if it is simply gouging then, that needs to be mocked.

I agreed with fatty as it really is peanuts when you really look at it. EVGA is providing everyone with a kit that doesn't need any modifications when used with 1080 ti's or titan xp's. That in itself could justify the price increase alone.

When I begin to look at a 50% price increase for what their own marketing shows is essentially the same product as peanuts... then I think I have lost perspective and I've become a fan boy.

If both kits are exactly the same then they will still require some modification to work with 1080 ti/titan xp. I doubt that is the case here.

You're aware that this kit is for all of the blower reference cards from the GTX 1070 to the TITAN (P) right? And you're aware that I used the terms 'essentially the same' and  not 'identical', for a reason.

 
I'd buy it too, but that doesn't mean I'll should ignore the price gouging (assuming that is what this is, since I have not seen EVGA respond to it). This just isn't the sort of thing most of us expect from EVGA - normally that behavior is reserved for EBay and third party sellers on Amazon and Newegg, and certainly people comment on that too, but again people still buy the stuff as well. Capitalism in action, however there's other factors to think of - such as reputation.
 
Hey maybe it's just a typo, or maybe the original price was a typo, or maybe there's a lot more involved in the manufacturing of this kit than we're aware of.. or maybe it's just business and profit, and reputation can go fornicate itself in a dark corner somewhere as far as EVGA is concerned. :D