9800 Pro dying... I think. Temporary replacement ideas?

[Jeriko]

Seems my 9800 Pro has decided it's time to slowly drift off into the here-after. I'm starting to get artifacts and distortions all over the screen and my system won't even reboot unless I hold F8 and use a previous configuration (graphics are still corrupted even then).

Problem is I wasn't really planning on upgrading until late in the year, around the time Vista comes out.

So... can anyone suggest a replacement card until then? Whether nVidia or ATI, it really doesn't matter. I'd like it to be at least the same power level as the 9800 Pro, to keep cost down.

 

[kenrippy]

scour the forums for a used 6600gt AGP. you should be able to find one for under 100. or buy another used 9800p for less than that.

 

[essasin]

a used 9800 pro goes for around 75 bucks

 

[Jeriko]

I'm trying to avoid the hassle of buying used. I'm looking more for something I can NewEgg and have arrive next day.

 

[kenrippy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130220

 

[Matthias99]

Originally posted by: Jeriko
I'm trying to avoid the hassle of buying used. I'm looking more for something I can NewEgg and have arrive next day.

A 6600 or X700Pro would be comparable, and a 6600GT or X800/X800GTO (if you want to stick with ATI) would be somewhat faster. If you want something cheaper you'll probably have to go used or refurb.