6600GT or 6800

[Nightfang]

Ok, so I finally got the money together for my video card upgrade. I have waited long enough, and I am tried of my MX4000 POS. Anyway, I can afford a 6600GT or a 6800 card (AGP) and I was wondering which one I should go with. My mind tells me 6800, but at the same time, I am wondering if the performance increase over the 6600GT is worth the extra $40 or so.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Well, what monitor do you have and what resolution do you game at? Generally I would just go ahead and recommend the 6800 over the 6600GT anyway though (unless you're severely monitor-limited).

 

[Munky]

The agp 6800 can often be unlocked to a 16-pipe card, which will make it close to a 6800gt, especially if you OC it also. Ofcourse there's no guarantee it will work, but I'd say it's worth a shot for $40. Anyway, if you do OC the 6800, it will be significantly faster, even if you can't unlock it.

 

[Nightfang]

I have a 17" monitor that I pray will be replaced in a year or so. I have had it a long time (screen burn has set in on one spot), but it does just fine for me right now.

I think I will go with the 6800 and open up those pipes. Reviewers on NewEgg are good about letting people know what cards that have that ability.

 

[richardrds]

The BFG 6800OC seems to have a good track record for unlocking the 6th Vertex Shader and the extra 4 pipes. And as a bonus it comes out of the box with the core OCed 25M.
I am very happy with mine!!!

 

[BillyBobJoel71]

bfg is great mine came oced to to 375. but i oc it no further since i don't want to take the risk and i really don't need to. im perfectly fine now. but yes, the 6800 is better wit hsuperscalar gpu architectuer and 256 bit gpu.

 

[ddogg]

ya go for teh 6800....u have the opportunity to unlock it to 16pipe card which would then pretty much slaughter the 6600GT.