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Offline Dago

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« on: July 08, 2005, 05:48:50 PM »
Looking to pick up a better video card, my son wants to run a game or two that dont make it on my current card.

Truth is I need to rebuild the system pretty soon, but would rather just get a decent card until then.

Looking to spend maybe $150.

If anyone can make a suggestions, I would be glad to hear it.

thanks

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Offline 68DevilM

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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2005, 07:36:00 PM »
have you looked at newegg

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Offline 715

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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2005, 01:34:01 PM »
Tomshardware just recently put up a review of AGP graphics card performance for various games: http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20050705/index.html.  (Assuming the mobo is AGP).  

You'll note that most games run fine on cheaper mid range cards as long as you don't go to very high resolution or turn on FSAA or AF.  (AH2 is in that category- it benefits more from increased CPU power than graphics card power.  For example: with my 2.8GHz P4 system, AH2 graphics performance is essentially the same from a 9600XT at 1600x1200 4X FSAA 8X AF to an X800XT at 800x600 no FSAA or AF and every combination in between.)
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Offline buzkill

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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2005, 05:51:59 PM »
go for the best you can and swap it when you build your new one....unless you're planning on pci-e
btw...my sapphire 9600xt was $138 when i got it and less than $100 the last time i checked newegg.com
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2005, 06:42:34 PM »
I just ordered a 6600 GT 128mb AGP from NewEgg for 130bucks, plus 12 buckeroos for 2 day delivery.

Great prices.
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2005, 03:25:04 PM »
My man its I have the ATI X850XTpe PCIe & it cost a chitload. I know your not looking at top end stuff but if you where then its between the one I have & Nvidia 6800 Ultra, soon to be demoted by the new Nvdia 7***.

The Nvidia 6200-6600-6800/maybe should be right up your street. I love Nvidia as there a great make. !
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2005, 03:46:48 PM »
BTW why dont you try OCing your old card (overclocking) It can work wonders but can only go so far, BTW keep it cool.

P.S you can find some software on the net but dont go too far as you may damage it. Oh & the ATI 9800 is mean to be real good for the price !
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Offline 68DevilM

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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2005, 03:58:35 PM »
ive been looking at the ati xt800 xt
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2005, 08:48:02 PM »
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Originally posted by 68DevilM
ive been looking at the ati xt800 xt

a friend of mine has a x800xt on the lanparty board....and it is the best running rig i've ever personally used:aok
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Offline 68DevilM

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« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2005, 08:56:32 PM »
great!!!

now im even closer to dropping the bucks!!!


thankx buzkill


:rolleyes:

:rofl

:aok

have to blame someone right?:lol
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Re: Video Card recommendation needed
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2005, 09:57:25 PM »
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Originally posted by Dago
Looking to pick up a better video card, my son wants to run a game or two that dont make it on my current card.

Truth is I need to rebuild the system pretty soon, but would rather just get a decent card until then.

Looking to spend maybe $150.

If anyone can make a suggestions, I would be glad to hear it.

thanks

dago



What are the system specs for your machine, its hard to make a suggestion without knowing what your putting it in, 38
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« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2005, 09:10:05 PM »
715 that link gives a 404 error.

I would like to check out that article in Tom's but can't find the one you were talking about.
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« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2005, 09:14:33 PM »
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Offline AmRaaM

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« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2005, 09:29:15 PM »
get a used 9800

lotta techno geeks gettin rid of 9800's opting for 800's
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« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2005, 12:46:43 AM »
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/index.html then click on "VGA Charts VII: AGP".  Apparently tomshardware.com is flaky when it comes to direct link URLs; they probably don't want you going straight to the article and passing up all those wonderful advertisements.
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