Needing a new video card

[Tullphan]

I'm not trying to start an nVidia vs. ATI thing, but wondering what the best all-around video card will be for less than $150. I'm in no hurry as i'm awaiting Intel to verify employment...so if there's a black friday deal on the horizon, then that's fine.
Ideas? Suggestions?

 

[Piuc2020]

Hmm what do videocards have to do with anything Intel vs ATI?

In any case, the best card for 150$ would be a 7600GT or something along those lines, maybe a X1800GTO.

 

[Tullphan]

My bad...I meant nVidia vs. ATI.
Edited.

 

[lyssword]

Yeah @ your price range best bet would be 7600gt, its equal or better to x1800gto, unless u wanna play oblivion, then x1800gto is faster.

 

[Tullphan]

Any rumors as to Black Friday specials or Christmas specials?
Also, is one brand preferred over the other when it comes to the 7600 series?

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: Tullphan
Any rumors as to Black Friday specials or Christmas specials?
Also, is one brand preferred over the other when it comes to the 7600 series?

Most of us love EVGA very very much.

 

[LW07]

Originally posted by: lyssword
Yeah @ your price range best bet would be 7600gt, its equal or better to x1800gto, unless u wanna play oblivion, then x1800gto is faster.

His motherboard is an Asus K8V SE, which has an AGP Slot. X1800GTO and 7600GT is PCI-Express.

I would recommend this X850pro 256mb AGP:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606

 

[Tullphan]

Originally posted by: LW07

Originally posted by: lyssword
Yeah @ your price range best bet would be 7600gt, its equal or better to x1800gto, unless u wanna play oblivion, then x1800gto is faster.

His motherboard is an Asus K8V SE, which has an AGP Slot. X1800GTO and 7600GT is PCI-Express.

I would recommend this X850pro 256mb AGP:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606

My current motherboard is, yes, but i'm getting the Intel motherboard that's part of the Retailedge package. I'm looking for a videocard for it.

 

[LW07]

Originally posted by: Tullphan

Originally posted by: LW07

Originally posted by: lyssword
Yeah @ your price range best bet would be 7600gt, its equal or better to x1800gto, unless u wanna play oblivion, then x1800gto is faster.

His motherboard is an Asus K8V SE, which has an AGP Slot. X1800GTO and 7600GT is PCI-Express.

I would recommend this X850pro 256mb AGP:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606

My current motherboard is, yes, but i'm getting the Intel motherboard that's part of the Retailedge package. I'm looking for a videocard for it.

Then I would go for this X1800GTO:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102021
Sapphire X1800GTO 256mb PCI-Express for $160.

 

[BlizzardOne]

Originally posted by: LW07

Originally posted by: lyssword
Yeah @ your price range best bet would be 7600gt, its equal or better to x1800gto, unless u wanna play oblivion, then x1800gto is faster.

His motherboard is an Asus K8V SE, which has an AGP Slot. X1800GTO and 7600GT is PCI-Express.

I would recommend this X850pro 256mb AGP:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606

7600GT is available in AGP flavour, too.

 

[Tullphan]

I'm getting the Intel® Desktop Board DG965WH motherboard w/the E6300 cpu. I'm looking for a PCI-e video card.
Now, with that settled, what's this talk about Direct X 10? If I go the ATI route, will I be ok?
I'm also dual-booting w/Ubuntu Linux, so i'll need a Linux-friendly video card as well. So I assume drivers might be an issue.

 

[benplaut]

If you're going for Linux, stay FAR AWAY from ATI. Their drivers frankly suck (understaffed in that area, but we have mighty respect for the few writers). I'd go for a nice 7600GT

 

[LW07]

I would save up and get this 7900GS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130056
EVGA Geforce 7900GS for $185($165 after Rebate).

 

[Tullphan]

Is there a noticeable overall performance difference between the 7600GT, the 7900GS & the 7900GT?
Can any/all be modded easily/successfully?

 

[happy medium]

Originally posted by: Tullphan
Is there a noticeable overall performance difference between the 7600GT, the 7900GS & the 7900GT?
Can any/all be modded easily/successfully?

Hers the card for you for 129.00$ plus 20.00 rebate. 7600gt pci-e for 109.00$.
This beats any deal on the net.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130062

 

[memories2002]

Im in the same situation, trying to choose a good card...was chosing between the x850xt and 7600GT...the x1800GTO doesnt seem worth it, the x1650XT isnt here yet, and though the 7900GS and x1950Pro are very tempting i just dont have the cash....

 

[KBTuning]

x1950pro seems to be the uber deal right now for just keeping up untill DX10 cards come out... if i wasnt more concerd w/ making my car nicer i would have me a pair w/ a E6400 setup.

 

[Maxspeed996]

Originally posted by: KBTuning
x1950pro seems to be the uber deal right now for just keeping up untill DX10 cards come out... if i wasnt more concerd w/ making my car nicer i would have me a pair w/ a E6400 setup.

do you know who's eclipse that is on the webpage? I was checking out the header that he put on it.....looks like an MMR racing....and curious as to how he likes it.