AGP or PCI-E?

[imported_mson]

How do these cards compare to each other? AGP is slightly cheaper but the ability to upgrade with PCI-E in the future would be nice. I probably wouldn't upgrade for a couple of years though. I don't need the latest and greatest frame rates or resolutions, and I want to keep the price of the card below $150.

Sapphire Radeon 9800PRO 128MB

ABIT Radeon X700PRO 128MB

 

[Bateluer]

Performance wise, I believe both cards are close. However, I'd go with X700 Pro, especially since you say you don't need the latest and greatest and will provide you with a viable upgrade path down the line.

 

[imported_mson]

Here we go... My "budget" system is getting more and more expensive... 😀

I'm thinking the 6600GT would be a better buy. Does MSI make a good card? Would I be better off with the Leadtek?

MSI Geforce 6600GT

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
Performance wise, I believe both cards are close. However, I'd go with X700 Pro, especially since you say you don't need the latest and greatest and will provide you with a viable upgrade path down the line.

I agree, the x700 pro is a great budget card for just a little more than a 9800 pro.

 

[imported_Noob]

Originally posted by: mson
Would I be better off with the Leadtek?

Much better off.