ANOTHER Video Card q

rANCOR hUNTER · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:01 pm Post subject: ANOTHER Video Card q

I'm shopping around for a new video card. I currently have a geforce 5500 and am finding that its just not cutting it. My pricerange is $150-$200. What do you guys think?

PS I know some of you guys have connections. Maybe you could get me a good deal.

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Mike · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:27 pm Post subject:

i would wait till the new 512mb cards come out and the price drops on other cards. im guessing thatll b in like 10 months i donno i heard ati would show off thier new one at E3 so im not shure how long it would take after that.
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EvilGenius · Ville Supporter Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 394

Here's what I would consider:

Leadtek nVIDIA 6600GT 128MB $222 - found to be best overclocking 6600GT by Anandtech test
eVGA nVIDIA 6600GT 128MB $189
Powercolor ATi X600XT 256MB $157

Advantage of ATi: lower price, more video RAM.
Advantage of nVIDIA: <EDIT>slightlyMUCH</EDIT> better frame rates on most games, easier overclocking.

Advantage of NewEgg: your item will ship quickly and cheaply, you'll know that your warranty support will be there for as long as it's supposed to be, and you won't have to waste time at ResellerRatings and gamble with your purchase budget.
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Clay Pigeon · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 12:01 am Post subject:

The nvidia cards have 2x the pixel pipelines of the ati card (x600 = 4 pipes, 6600 = 8 pipes).

rANCOR hUNTER · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 5:50 am Post subject:

Simpleman · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 7:24 am Post subject:

ah Just go with the dual 6800 SLI Ultras and all your worries will be over

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squidly · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:36 am Post subject:

Without any doubt,, for that price range, one of the best buy (if not THE best) is the 6600GT!!!

It is the best card (price/performance) on the market now!!! And I don't tell you this because I own one... I did a lot of shopping before I bought mine a month ago and I compare the performance on many review and this card rocks!!!! (for the price!!!) Yeah, you could have better card (like Simpleman said, a 6800U in SLI

), but I dont think you wanna pay 1000$ for that!!!

And I have to disagree with Mike who told you to wait for the 512mb card. Yeah, I heard that they will released such a card soon but I don't think that it worth it to have that much memory!!! First, because the price will be ridiculously high and second, because today biggest game (Doom3, far cry, half life2...) are still not limited by a 128mb card (look at most of the benchmark comparing a 128 or 256mb card, the difference is very little). But if you absolutely want a card with more memory, a 256mb should do the job... and more!!! You'll probably have to change your card again before a game will need of 512mb of mem...

You should tell us what kind of computer do you have if you want some advice about which card is the best for you!!! It is not worth it to have a "monster" card if the CPU is "bottlenecking"!!! Which motherboard??? Do you have AGP or pci-e slot???

Have fun!!!
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rANCOR hUNTER · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:37 pm Post subject:

Yea I just wanna know the good cards for the prices. I'll figure all the technical shtuff out later. I was looking at those 6600s. What manufacturer would you suggest? There are so many. I don't know if the cheaper ones will be of lower grade or if theyre all the same card or what. I'm the hardware n00b.
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Mike · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:07 pm Post subject:

squidly · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:31 pm Post subject:

Clay Pigeon · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:35 pm Post subject:

I own an eVGA 6800, which is rock solid and a good overclocker.
My friend has an eVGA 4400 (geforce 4 series) and has never had any problems with it.

rANCOR hUNTER · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:43 pm Post subject:

What's the difference between PCI-e and AGP/ How can you find out?

EDIT I don't see the 6600GT in 256MB is it worth it. Is the 256 worth it?
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Rebel_Rouser · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:45 pm Post subject:

i guess it is outta your price range but this is simply the best ccard for your money IMO.
Geforce 6800
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rANCOR hUNTER · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:47 pm Post subject:

Well of course I'd get one if I had the money for one hands down. Thats why I'm trying to be a little more cautious heh
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Simpleman · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:52 pm Post subject:

The ? is do you have a PCI-express slot ???????? If you don't have a PCI-express slot then there is no reason to buy a PCI-express card otherwise you will have to buy a new MB and probably many other things to be able to use it

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Listing your system specs would be the best place to start that way we know what type of card to recommend

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