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StevenMara

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Right now I have an nvidia 5200 something or other, and with Direct X 9 with CS:S and DoD:S I average about 10 fps. That's with all the lowest settings. With DX8.1 and medium-low settings, I get about 20-40 fps.

Sooo... I just made some money selling stuff on eBay, and I could use a new card. But it has to be AGP because I am not buying a new mobo. I would like to get 30 fps with medium settings with Direct X 9 in CS:S and DoD:S. So I would like to spend $100, but up to $150 is ok. Are there any cards that can do this? Maybe someone is selling a used one?
 
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dug777

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A used 9800 pro or 6600GT would suit you fine it sounds (and for CS:S/hl2 purposes there's very little between them IIRC).

Look in the FS/T forum on AT :)
 
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6600GT if you don't plan to do any overclocking. 6800le or 6800 'vanilla' if you want to try unlocking pipes and overclocking it.
 
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You could also wait to see how the X1300 benches, as it's rumored to be available in AGP form. It'll probably be slightly slower than a 9800 or 6600, but may draw less power when idle because of newer tech. I'd wait a week, if you can.
 
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StevenMara

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Originally posted by: lifeguard1999
9800Pro
6600GT
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So which is better? The ATi has 256 bit memory interface while the nvidia has 128. But the nvidia runs at 500/1000MHz while the ATi runs at 380/680. Also the OpenGL for ATi is 1.4 and for nvidia 1.5.
 
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Tyrant222

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i would take a 6600gt for pci express

i would go with a 6800 NU "vanilla" for AGP.

i would not go used either. spend 10-15 bucks for something new from newegg.
 
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StevenMara

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Originally posted by: MasterChief AP
Originally posted by: lifeguard1999
9800Pro
6600GT
Click to expand...

So which is better? The ATi has 256 bit memory interface while the nvidia has 128. But the nvidia runs at 500/1000MHz while the ATi runs at 380/680. Also the OpenGL for ATi is 1.4 and for nvidia 1.5.
Click to expand...

Come on, someone answer before I go buy one and find out I should have gotten the other.
 
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6600 GT if you dont OC

6800 LE if you OC/Unlock Pipes

Those are 2 definite answers there
 
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orangat

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Get the 6600gt if you need to make your mind now. The 9800pro is slower. Maybe the 6800 has rebates to push the price under $150.
 
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StevenMara

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Actually I think I am going to get a 9800 for $85 from someone here on the forums. Nobody is selling their 6600s for that cheap.
 
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Rather than start a new thread I think i'll just jump in here if the OP doesn't mind a slight but not complete hijack. :)

I'm running a 9500 Pro and just upped my system ram from 512 -> 1.5gb. The ram increase was immediately realized when hopping into Orgrimmar in World of Warcraft but one thing I'm considering is doing one more upgrade to this PC before I build a brand new one.

Do you guys think the jump from a 9500 Pro to a 6600GT for around $150 is worth it if I'll use it for around a year? I guess it will net out at less than that since I will end up selling the 9500 Pro for $50-$75. Will I notice a massive improvement? BTW, are there any particular 6600 manufacturers that you would suggest to definately avoid?

Thanks!
 
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Munky

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Originally posted by: MasterChief AP
Originally posted by: MasterChief AP
Originally posted by: lifeguard1999
9800Pro
6600GT
Click to expand...

So which is better? The ATi has 256 bit memory interface while the nvidia has 128. But the nvidia runs at 500/1000MHz while the ATi runs at 380/680. Also the OpenGL for ATi is 1.4 and for nvidia 1.5.
Click to expand...

Come on, someone answer before I go buy one and find out I should have gotten the other.
Click to expand...

The 6600gt is usually a bit faster in most games, so for the same price I'd get a 6600gt.
 
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