Finding a new gfx card

[SubKamran]

Hey guys, my graphics card isn't dead yet, but I am getting artifacts (red and white) and it's very annoying. I will be getting a nice check soon but I'd like to keep the price below $200 if possible.

Now, when I bought my 9800 Pro a few years ago, I was all "up in it." I knew what was the best card and I did a lot of research. Now that I have so much school work to do, it's hard to keep up.

I don't really know if nVidia is as horrible as it was when ATI was coming out with their 9800 series, but I've only ever used ATI chipsets.

Oh, and I can support AGP 4x/8x cards only, no PCIx. I need something new, but affordable, and something which can give me a boost in performance from my current card.

Any help?

 

[Asus]

6600GT and X700 pro are a little faster than the 9800Pro. They retail for 250$ and 200$ so you should find them online for less.

 

[JellyWorld]

The 6600GT should cost around $150.

 

[SubKamran]

Does this look okay?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102585

I've used Sapphire before, my card right now is a Sapphire 9800 Pro, and it is horrible at OC'ing. And now after a year and a half it is getting artifacts. I just bought another 9600XT from Sapphire and it works perfect in my brother's computer.

 

[DrDevin]

eVGA 128-A8-N343-AX Geforce 6800 128MB 256-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130202

$182

Many people seem to be able to unlock the extra pipelines or OC. If you are into that.

If not I suggest you spend a bit more for a 6800gt or x800xl as they will last you a lot longer.

 

[SubKamran]

eVGA 128-A8-N343-AX Geforce 6800 128MB 256-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130202

$182

Many people seem to be able to unlock the extra pipelines or OC. If you are into that.

If not I suggest you spend a bit more for a 6800gt or x800xl as they will last you a lot longer.

Not bad, the most I got was 5913 in 3dMark03. That's almost double if unlocked.

The 6800GT is only PCI-express it looks like from NewEgg. I don't have PCI express.

 

[Freemanator89]

I'd recommend this, It'd last you quite a while.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130220

 

[SubKamran]

I think I will wait until I finish a site I am working on, and get a very nice paycheck, and then just buy a X850XT.

 

[DEATH eVADER]

I've got a BFG 6600GT OC for about £120, which is probably just under $200 over there. Like evryones saying, go online but stick to a well known brand

 

[giant384]

6600gt and x700pro arent worth it go with a 6800gt or x800xt

 

[duffers20]

6600gt and x700pro arent worth it go with a 6800gt or x800xt

They are coming down in price and are good cards, but they are still alittle over his budget..

 

[DrDevin]

6800 GS wins (the entire rest of the 6800 line is going away and only the 6800 GS will remain) but it is PCI-E only.

The x850xt would be good but a 7800gt is your best bet for around that price range but again it's PCI-E so I think you will be happy with the x850xt (or save for a new system!).

 

[SubKamran]

6800 GS wins (the entire rest of the 6800 line is going away and only the 6800 GS will remain) but it is PCI-E only.

The x850xt would be good but a 7800gt is your best bet for around that price range but again it's PCI-E so I think you will be happy with the x850xt (or save for a new system!).

My SATA RAID bios died... I think I will just wait to upgrade my CPU, video and mobo. Jeez... my luck.