FX5700LE vs. 9600

[KoolDrew]

A friend of mine is looking for a cheap video card for his new build. He is planning on justt playing EverQuest 2 and CoD. I was thinking a 9600, but I saw the FX5700LE. It is a 128 bit card while the 9600 is a 64 bit. Which one would you guys choose? He dos not game much so I am looking for something cheap.

 

[Rip the Jacker]

Used 9700 Pro >Both

Used 9700 Pro = $100-125

 

[KoolDrew]

He does not want anything used.

 

[ts3433]

You can get 128-bit 9600s like mine for cheap too (and these will be better than the FX--stay away from all cards in the 5xxx series), but a used 9700 Pro (or even a 9500 Pro, which is about equal to the 9600XT) is a far better option for not much more cash.

EDIT: Just saw you don't want used. Don't expect too much out of the graphics, then.

 

[KoolDrew]

Why exactly should I stay away from the FX series?

 

[ts3433]

They're generally not good at anything using DX9, and ATI has that series beat at every one of its pricepoints.

 

[Rip the Jacker]

9600 if not used.

 

[nick1985]

i would take a used 9700 over a new 9600 any day of the week. slap some sense into your friend.

 

[Appledrop]

yah 9700 off ebay :thumbsup:

 

[RaistlinZ]

9600 if new. But i agree with the others, try to get a used 9700 for about the same price.