Help picking PCI-E Graphics Card

Kweli · 4th Apr 2006, 01:26 AM

Hey Guys,

I currently have a ATI 9800pro (128) but i have upgraded my desktop....currently it doesnt have any AGP slots so i must upgrade my card...

Ive been looking at 6800gs and/or 7600gt

Is it wrong for me to assume that the 7600gt is better then the 6800 based on the newer series model?

Im looking to get a good card for about 200-220$US

Anyone have suggestions on which one is better...if not a totally different card?

Also..... Would it be better to buy two cards for 250US and have them run SLI....or wiser to buy 1 card for 250US? Hows the performance differences?

Chai · 4th Apr 2006, 07:12 AM

What is the current system specs?

ALstonLoong · 4th Apr 2006, 08:17 AM

humm..seems like u are looking for mid range videocard... why not consider sapphire x800 gt02 ?

Papercut · 4th Apr 2006, 05:20 PM

1 high-end card is generally more worthwhile than 2 for the same price.
I've got a 6800GS and it's great but for around the same price the 7600GT is slightly better.

Chai · 4th Apr 2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papercut

1 high-end card is generally more worthwhile than 2 for the same price.
I've got a 6800GS and it's great but for around the same price the 7600GT is slightly better.

A lot better from my experience...

ALstonLoong · 4th Apr 2006, 10:56 PM

humm... isnt 7600Gt only have 128bit bus width ? compare to Gs with 256 bit bus width.

Chai · 4th Apr 2006, 11:06 PM

I have tested 7600GT and 6800GT. (Yes, review coming up!

)

ALstonLoong · 4th Apr 2006, 11:13 PM

chai do you have review for 7600gt with x800 gto2 ? these 2 cards are in the same price range jsut wonder how different those 2 can be.

Chai · 4th Apr 2006, 11:43 PM

Sorry, no ATI cards...

Please beg ATI to borrow us...

Kweli · 5th Apr 2006, 05:19 AM

System Specs:
Processor Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz
Chipset Intel 915G Express
Installed Memory 1000 MB (DDR SDRAM)

Motherboard
Bus Speed 800 MHz
Video Output Interface PCI Express
Supported RAM Speeds 400 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 1 MB

Thats the best i can do while at work.....Its a nice machine..

I was looking at the BFG 7600GT

4th Apr 2006, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kweli Newbie Join Date: 4 Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Help picking PCI-E Graphics Card Hey Guys, I currently have a ATI 9800pro (128) but i have upgraded my desktop....currently it doesnt have any AGP slots so i must upgrade my card... Ive been looking at 6800gs and/or 7600gt Is it wrong for me to assume that the 7600gt is better then the 6800 based on the newer series model? Im looking to get a good card for about 200-220$US Anyone have suggestions on which one is better...if not a totally different card? Also..... Would it be better to buy two cards for 250US and have them run SLI....or wiser to buy 1 card for 250US? Hows the performance differences?

4th Apr 2006, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,992 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	What is the current system specs? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

4th Apr 2006, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
ALstonLoong Getting there Join Date: 6 Dec 2002 Posts: 196 Reputation: 32 Rep Power: 7	humm..seems like u are looking for mid range videocard... why not consider sapphire x800 gt02 ? __________________ P4 2.8ghz @3.5 Ghz Abit ic7-G ; 1G ocz ddr400 Geforce 6800

4th Apr 2006, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,009 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 34	1 high-end card is generally more worthwhile than 2 for the same price. I've got a 6800GS and it's great but for around the same price the 7600GT is slightly better. __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

4th Apr 2006, 10:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
ALstonLoong Getting there Join Date: 6 Dec 2002 Posts: 196 Reputation: 32 Rep Power: 7	humm... isnt 7600Gt only have 128bit bus width ? compare to Gs with 256 bit bus width. __________________ P4 2.8ghz @3.5 Ghz Abit ic7-G ; 1G ocz ddr400 Geforce 6800

4th Apr 2006, 11:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,992 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	I have tested 7600GT and 6800GT. (Yes, review coming up! ) __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

4th Apr 2006, 11:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
ALstonLoong Getting there Join Date: 6 Dec 2002 Posts: 196 Reputation: 32 Rep Power: 7	chai do you have review for 7600gt with x800 gto2 ? these 2 cards are in the same price range jsut wonder how different those 2 can be. __________________ P4 2.8ghz @3.5 Ghz Abit ic7-G ; 1G ocz ddr400 Geforce 6800

4th Apr 2006, 11:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,992 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	Sorry, no ATI cards... Please beg ATI to borrow us... __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

5th Apr 2006, 05:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kweli Newbie Join Date: 4 Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	System Specs: Processor Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz Chipset Intel 915G Express Installed Memory 1000 MB (DDR SDRAM) Motherboard Bus Speed 800 MHz Video Output Interface PCI Express Supported RAM Speeds 400 MHz Installed Cache Memory 1 MB Thats the best i can do while at work.....Its a nice machine.. I was looking at the BFG 7600GT