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Since: Feb 06, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:55 pm
Post subject: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT
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I'm looking to upgrade my AGP video card, currently a Radeon 9600XT.
I'm thinking of either an X1600Pro 256MB or a GF 6800GT 128MB, both about
the same price of $145. Would either of these give me a significant
performance increase? Does anyone have a different recommendation? Not
looking to upgrade my entire system right now, just looking to get another
18 months or so before doing that.
MB is ASUS P4P800 Deluxe.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Klaatu wrote:
> I'm looking to upgrade my AGP video card, currently a Radeon 9600XT.
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> I'm thinking of either an X1600Pro 256MB or a GF 6800GT 128MB, both about
> the same price of $145. Would either of these give me a significant
> performance increase? Does anyone have a different recommendation? Not
> looking to upgrade my entire system right now, just looking to get another
> 18 months or so before doing that.
>
> MB is ASUS P4P800 Deluxe.
>
> TIA
So where'd you find the 6800GT for less than 150? Perhaps you mean a
6600GT, they're excellent cards for the money and run 120-150'ish.
Since I've used a 9600 Pro before (faster than your XT), I can
definitely say the 6600GT is an upgrade. But don't spend too much since
you will likely have all around better performance if you upgrade your
motherboard and CPU. A 1600 isn't going to push a 6600GT very much, let
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Since: Jul 29, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 5:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Just almost did the same.. X1600PRo 512M AGP on a new machine.. went from
2.4Ghz to 3.4Ghz processor thought... Still testing but I can crank up the
AA and AF now.... Doom and Fable look much better and play is smoother..
"deimos" <deimos RemoveThis @localhost.net> wrote in message
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> Klaatu wrote:
>> I'm looking to upgrade my AGP video card, currently a Radeon 9600XT.
>>
>> I'm thinking of either an X1600Pro 256MB or a GF 6800GT 128MB, both about
>> the same price of $145. Would either of these give me a significant
>> performance increase? Does anyone have a different recommendation? Not
>> looking to upgrade my entire system right now, just looking to get
>> another 18 months or so before doing that.
>>
>> MB is ASUS P4P800 Deluxe.
>>
>> TIA
>
> So where'd you find the 6800GT for less than 150? Perhaps you mean a
> 6600GT, they're excellent cards for the money and run 120-150'ish. Since
> I've used a 9600 Pro before (faster than your XT), I can definitely say
> the 6600GT is an upgrade. But don't spend too much since you will likely
> have all around better performance if you upgrade your motherboard and
> CPU. A 1600 isn't going to push a 6600GT very much, let alone the much
> faster 6800GT. >> Stay informed about: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Klaatu" <klaatu RemoveThis @nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:Xns97628F09F7191klaatuburadanikto@63.218.45.20...
> I'm looking to upgrade my AGP video card, currently a Radeon 9600XT.
>
> I'm thinking of either an X1600Pro 256MB or a GF 6800GT 128MB, both about
> the same price of $145. Would either of these give me a significant
> performance increase? Does anyone have a different recommendation? Not
> looking to upgrade my entire system right now, just looking to get another
> 18 months or so before doing that.
>
> MB is ASUS P4P800 Deluxe.
>
> TIA
Best bang per buck at the moment is with 6800GS or X800GTO if you can
stretch to those, substantially faster than 6600GT.
Tony. >> Stay informed about: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:55 pm
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:55 am
Post subject: Re: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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You would be happy with ether the X1600 AGP or 6600GT AGP.
With the 6600GT they have had more time to improve the drivers.
The X1600 comes with better video play back support.
Might want to watch EBay, get the best price on a used 6600GT.
"Klaatu" <klaatu.TakeThisOut@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:Xns97628F09F7191klaatuburadanikto@63.218.45.20...
> I'm looking to upgrade my AGP video card, currently a Radeon 9600XT.
>
> I'm thinking of either an X1600Pro 256MB or a GF 6800GT 128MB, both about
> the same price of $145. Would either of these give me a significant
> performance increase? Does anyone have a different recommendation? Not
> looking to upgrade my entire system right now, just looking to get another
> 18 months or so before doing that.
>
> MB is ASUS P4P800 Deluxe.
>
> TIA
> >> Stay informed about: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:05 am
Post subject: Re: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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TonyC wrote:
> "Klaatu" <klaatu RemoveThis @nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> news:Xns97628F09F7191klaatuburadanikto@63.218.45.20...
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>>I'm looking to upgrade my AGP video card, currently a Radeon 9600XT.
>>
>>I'm thinking of either an X1600Pro 256MB or a GF 6800GT 128MB, both about
>>the same price of $145. Would either of these give me a significant
>>performance increase? Does anyone have a different recommendation? Not
>>looking to upgrade my entire system right now, just looking to get another
>>18 months or so before doing that.
>>
>>MB is ASUS P4P800 Deluxe.
>>
>>TIA
>
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> Best bang per buck at the moment is with 6800GS or X800GTO if you can
> stretch to those, substantially faster than 6600GT.
>
> Tony.
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And, I think if you can wait a couple of months the 6800GS AGP should be
in the $120-$150 range. Just a guess. >> Stay informed about: Sub $150 card to replace 9600XT |
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