Time for a new graphics card...

2006-10-09 14:19:17

#1

Sgt.Gene: ...; +215|7213

I currently have a Radeon 9600XT, I despiratley need an upgrade. I was thinking something along the lines of http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814102678

But if you guys know any other good AGP 4x/8x cards let me know

2006-10-09 14:22:38

#2

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7050|132 and Bush

Good card, good price.

Last edited by Kmarion (2006-10-09 14:22:48)

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2006-10-09 14:25:31

#3

[BF2s]Connor: The Young One; +20|6920|Wigan---Manchester---UK---

Wait for the DX10 IMO

But yeah decent price for that.

2006-10-09 14:27:06

#4

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7050|132 and Bush

[BF2s]Connor wrote:
Wait for the DX10 IMO

But yeah decent price for that.

Most certainly won't be in his price range but the other card prices will probably drop more when the new tech comes out.. end of Nov I believe.

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2006-10-09 14:40:26

#5

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6972|...

Wait for dx13 ... optical busses should be prevalent then also

2006-10-09 15:18:50

#6

slo5oh: Member; +28|7110

Overpriced for what you get.
You're better off with an x800 series card like this
for $99 instore at compusa.
Also keep your eyes open on "open box" deals at newegg. I got a 6800 vanilla with 512mb of ram for just over $100 not long ago.
Check the charts before you drop your dime:
here. Some cards do better in different games, and I'm pissed that BF2 didn't make toms lineup since BF1942 was, but those charts can give you a good idea of what sort of frame rate you'll get from different cards.

2006-10-09 15:56:44

#7

Sgt.Gene: ...; +215|7213

slo5oh wrote:
Overpriced for what you get.
You're better off with an x800 series card like this
for $99 instore at compusa.
Also keep your eyes open on "open box" deals at newegg. I got a 6800 vanilla with 512mb of ram for just over $100 not long ago.
Check the charts before you drop your dime:
here. Some cards do better in different games, and I'm pissed that BF2 didn't make toms lineup since BF1942 was, but those charts can give you a good idea of what sort of frame rate you'll get from different cards.

Nice card, but it is PCI express, my Motherboard is AGP

:'(

2006-10-09 16:11:37

#8

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7050|132 and Bush

slo5oh wrote:
Overpriced for what you get.
You're better off with an x800 series card like this
for $99 instore at compusa.
Also keep your eyes open on "open box" deals at newegg. I got a 6800 vanilla with 512mb of ram for just over $100 not long ago.
Check the charts before you drop your dime:
here. Some cards do better in different games, and I'm pissed that BF2 didn't make toms lineup since BF1942 was, but those charts can give you a good idea of what sort of frame rate you'll get from different cards.

You gave a price for x800 and showed the comaparison with the x850 xt. The 1600 has twice the memory compared to the $99 x800.

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2006-10-09 16:22:00

#9

MECtallica: Member; +73|6954|jalalabad

get an x800GTO, trust me, the features with the x1600PRO are bad, it does a bad job, its the low end card of today with ATI. the x800GTO, is basically, the near high end card of last gen. I know, I have an x1600PRO, and it doesnt do too good, trust me, do NOT get an x1600PRO, if anything get the x1650PRO, its the x1600PRO, but better. same pricepoint.

2006-10-10 06:04:12

#10

boozie: Member; +0|6914

wait for 1950pro to be released in agp late oct/early november

2006-10-10 07:46:35

#11

[TUF]Whiskey_Oktober: mmmm...Toasty!; +91|7171|Oregon

i would go ahead and get something now that fits your budget...either a x800 or a x1600 would do it for you...its your decision in the end...but i have heard that the 1600s are not quite as good as they appear to be..

2006-10-10 08:06:03

#12

DoctorFruitloop: Level 13 Wrongdoer; +515|6996|Doncaster, UK

What's your budget?

I seem to remember reading thatwhile the 1600 is a good card, it definitely is NOT aimed at gaming and performance is poor.

If you can afford it I highly recommend one of the gainward bliss 7800GS cards. I went from a Radeon 9550 running all low no AA, to a 7800GS+ running all high 2xAA @ 1024x768.

2006-10-10 09:31:45

#13

slo5oh: Member; +28|7110

Sgt.Gene wrote:
Nice card, but it is PCI express, my Motherboard is AGP
:'(

AGP
Where's the confusion???
ATI Technologies Radeon X800 PRO Video Card, 8x AGP, 256MB DDR3

Kmarion wrote:
You gave a price for x800 and showed the comaparison with the x850 xt. The 1600 has twice the memory compared to the $99 x800.

While I was looking at the x850 I switched to the x800 since the x850 for under $100 was PCI-e. You can change the pull down menu in tom's "interactive" compaison to select the cards you're interested in. ---Xtra comments deleted--

Last edited by slo5oh (2006-10-10 09:58:51)

2006-10-10 09:46:45

#14

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7050|132 and Bush

slo5oh wrote:
JEEZ!!! Does someone chew your food for you too???

I was just straightening out the confusion you created, Relax.

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2006-10-10 09:55:59

#15

slo5oh: Member; +28|7110

Kmarion wrote:
slo5oh wrote:
JEEZ!!! Does someone chew your food for you too???
I was just straightening out the confusion you created, Relax.

Ok, ok. I musta woke up on the wrong side...

OP,
If you have the $$ drop a few exta dimes and get the x850 pro from newegg for $130. I still can't believe I'm recommending an ATI card... I love my nvidia cards.

Last edited by slo5oh (2006-10-10 10:03:26)

2006-10-10 18:01:09

#16

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,074|7221|PNW

OP: Honestly, you're better off waiting until you can upgrade to a PCI-e system. But in a pinch, the card slo5oh recommended will do. Mine's a 6800U AGP, but I don't remember that these ever went down in price significantly.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2006-10-10 18:01:27)

2006-10-10 23:55:47

#17

Slayer: ---hates you; +1,137|7206|Hell, p.o box 666

uh, dont go for a X1600, it´s just crap for gaming. Look out for a Nivdia 7600GT 256MB AGP8x for some average settings (depends on your other specs). Also the suggested 7800GS 256MB AGP8x is a fine card and will last for upcoming games too, but it´s a little more expensive. A good 7600GT is around 190€ atm.

Ever thought to upgrade your rig to PCI-E?

Also check this thread...

BF2S Forums Time for a new graphics card...

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