• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Poll: Nvidia 6600GT

C

Cheex

Diamond Member
Let's see what you think of this little beast.

BTW: I'm not going to vote in this poll but i would give it a 5.
It has worked extremely well for me.
 
it was a killer midrange card when it came out, beating out the old top end and its competition the 9800PRO X700PRO

still does very well, i enjoy it ... my most expensive card i bought even 😵 (290CDN)
 
Originally posted by: secretanchitman
i made a big thread on it...best video card for the price/performance for AGP under $150. you cant go wrong with it!!!
Click to expand...

That was BITD. Today Newegg has the eVGA 7600GS AGP in stock for $159.
 
Bought a Dell 2005FPW earlier this year. I was also going to get a 7600GT about the same time to upgrade from my PCIe Leadtek 6600GT so I could game at full resolution. However, I decided to just get the FPW and wait a while until 7600GT prices fell under $150 without rebate.

Well I still have my 6600 and don't plan to upgrade soon. It can run HL2, HL2-Episode 1, FarCry, Prey (Demo), and other games in widesceen by only cranking down the settings one notch. Even COD2 can run at 1440x900 with textures set to "High" instead of "Extra". Of course, I don't use AA but do run at 8AF. This might not be "acceptable fps" for everyone, but they run just fine for me!

At this rate I'll wait till Nvidia's next midrange card comes out. Since I have my laptop (see below) I have somewhat similar video power as a 7600GT.

Great card in it's day and still very good for most midrange games (1280x1024)!
 
Was a great card at the time, and now the 7600GT has replaced it as absolutely the best BFB card available. Twice in a row for nVidia, come on ATi! (I'm not an nVidia fanboy, actually this is the first nVidia card I've owned. I'm just stirring the pot 🙂)
 
Difference is of course the interface and the stock speeds.

AGP:
Core - 500 MHz
Memory - 900 MHz

PCIx:
Core - 500 MHz
Memory - 1000 MHz

The reason for the slower memory on the AGP card is due some more complex circuitry than the PCIx version.
Well that's what i read.
 
I had a 6600GT for a while, but decided to sell it and jump ship to PCIE. My new card was the same price, but muchfaster. I give it a 3.
 
Save your money for 7600GS/GT AGP.

Although the 6600GT AGP was indeed a very good card, the new mid range offerings blow away the previous gen. A 7600GT is twice as fast as a 6600GT if not three times in some situations. A 7600GS is twice as fast as a 6600 non GT.

I would rate the 6600GT AGP a 4 back in the days, but now its a 3.
 
I would give the 6600GT a 4, even though I've never owned it. I've seen the benchmarks in games, and I've seen that it can play at 1024*768 in all games, except for oblivion, and that's with all the settings(except for AA and AF) turned up, AFAIK. Turn off some settings, especially shadows, and it performs even better.
 
The Geforce 6600 GT is a good video card but it's starting to struggle with modern games unlike it's ATI rival the Radeon x700 Pro!
 
It was a great little card, and still is if you have a CRT - becuase you can scale back resolution to to play the newest games.
 
It has worked well for me.
That is why i started this poll...I wanted to know what others think about it.

Question: What is AFAIK?
 
Originally posted by: Cheex
It has worked well for me.
That is why i started this poll...I wanted to know what others think about it.

Question: What is AFAIK?
Click to expand...

Stands for As Far As I Know.
 
Originally posted by: nemesismk2
The Geforce 6600 GT is a good video card but it's starting to struggle with modern games unlike it's ATI rival the Radeon x700 Pro!
Click to expand...

you lose?
 
Originally posted by: nemesismk2
The Geforce 6600 GT is a good video card but it's starting to struggle with modern games unlike it's ATI rival the Radeon x700 Pro!
Click to expand...


maybe my sarcasam meter isnt working?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top