need new AGP video card

[Stonesoldier]

I am getting ready to upgrade my Evga 5700le
any suggestions on what AGP card will give me the best playabliity for the price

trying to stay under $300 if i can

 

[Bateluer]

Probably an X800XL. Around 6800GT performance for a 300 USD price tage.

 

[Munky]

For agp the x800xl and 6800gt are almost the same price, you might as wel take the 6800gt - it has sm3, for all it's worth. (just ask hans)

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: munky
For agp the x800xl and 6800gt are almost the same price, you might as wel take the 6800gt - it has sm3, for all it's worth. (just ask hans)

LoL

 

[Stonesoldier]

whats sm3?

also
i was thinking more along the lines of recommendations like
what chipset AND maker

like

get the BFG 6800 oc
or the x800 made by sapphire
or stay away from chaintech ect ect

 

[Fern]

They should all have the same "chipset" (core) and DDR3 vid ram.

Diff between brands is cooling, service, and maybe warranty. OCing too, but that's always a gamble anyway, if you're into that.

 

[peleejosh]

I have a BFG 6800 GT OC for sale in the forums 290 shipped to your door. Lifetime warranty. Retail box. Pm me if you are interested.
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=45&threadid=1481434

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: Stonesoldier
whats sm3?

also
i was thinking more along the lines of recommendations like
what chipset AND maker

like

get the BFG 6800 oc
or the x800 made by sapphire
or stay away from chaintech ect ect

Stay away from XFX.

Get either a BFG 6800GTOC or an eVGA 6800GT on the Nvidia side
Get either a Sapphire X800XL or a Built by ATI X800XL on the ATI side.

 

[doublejbass]

Outpost has a BFG 6800OC for $199, Best Buy has a BBATI X800XL AGP for $299, and newegg has a Leadtek 6800GT for $299.

Personally, I've heard questionable things about Leadtek's current support (I can't confirm that with evidence, but I'm fairly sure it only has a one year warranty), so I'd pick the X800XL for the BBATI 3-year warranty.

It depends on what res you run games at. If you have an LCD that limits you at 1024x768 or 1280x1024, get the BFG and try to unlock. If you can and do run at 1600x1200, the X800XL might be a worthy move up.

 

[Stonesoldier]

I am currently useing a LG Flatron 17" LCD at 1280x1024 for games

typical games played are

Half-life2
Far-Cry
Joint ops typhoon rising / Escalation
Battlefeild