AGP ranked by price/performance

[Trey22]

I know the HD 3850 is king of AGP, but can't stand to pay $220+, so was looking for the next best AGP card.

Looking to upgrade the video card in the box below:

P4 3Ghz
Intel D865PERL
2GB RAM
74GB Raptor
FX5200 128MB, resolution used is 1280x1024

From Newegg:

$65 - X1650PRO
$80 - HD 3650
$85 - 2600PRO
$129 - 7600GT

Are there any other cards (current or discontinued) worth looking at?

 

[BDawg]

Doesn't have the 3650 yet, but it does have the other 3.

Tom's VGA Chart

 

[Denithor]

2600XT $123

If you can track down either a 7900GS or x1900/x1950 GT/PRO (and your power supply is up to the task) you will see pretty decent performance versus any of these other cards.

---or---

IP35-E/e2160/2GB DDR2/9600GT for around $350
Sell your parts for $100-150
Upgrade cost ~$200 for much faster system & graphics

 

[Trey22]

Is the 2600Pro just a downclocked 2600XT?

 

[Binky]

Yes, the 2600pro and 2600xt are basically the same with the exception of memory, core speed, and cooling systems.

My vote would be for the 3650 at $80.