Quick question before I buy this card

[Dr G]

I made this post http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2246858&enterthread=y.

now i'm kinda sure that I'm gonna buy this has a hold over card an x1650 pro: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102781

My question is does this card have a 4 pin connector? because thats what my 9800 pro has as its plug in. I would like a quick response because I dont want to order and get it to only figure out it doesnt plug into my computer.

 

[SolMiester]

No, that card gets its power solely through the PCIe bus

 

[Keysplayr]

Argghhhh... I hate to see somebody buy this card (thinking of what could be bought for 60.00 for PCI-e), but, if that's all that can be done. It should be faster than your 9800pro (I think) with 12 pipes. But it does have 1/2 the memory bandwidth. Being on AGP I understand your are limited with your purchases.

To answer your question, yes, this card does have a 4 pin "floppy drive" power connector in the top right hand corner. It's the white connector at the extreme top right if you look at the newegg photo gallery for this card. No "special" connectors required. Just as long as your Dell system has an extra floppy drive power connector.

 

[Keysplayr]

Originally posted by: SolMiester
No, that card gets its power solely through the PCIe bus

Sol Meister. It's AGP. take a look at the newegg photos in the link he gave us.

taken from newegg photo gallery for this card.

 

[adlep]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: SolMiester
No, that card gets its power solely through the PCIe bus

Sol Meister. It's AGP. take a look at the newegg photos in the link he gave us.

taken from newegg photo gallery for this card.

I wish the OP gives us the model name of his Dell (Like Dimension 4300). This way I can look at the layout in the service manual and see if there is a floppy connector on the PSU for that model...

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003It should be faster than your 9800pro (I think) with 12 pipes.

Yup. X1650pro ~ Nvidia 7600GS.

 

[Dr G]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003It should be faster than your 9800pro (I think) with 12 pipes.

Yup. X1650pro ~ Nvidia 7600GS.

??


Its a Dell dimension 8300

 

[Dr G]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
Argghhhh... I hate to see somebody buy this card (thinking of what could be bought for 60.00 for PCI-e), but, if that's all that can be done. It should be faster than your 9800pro (I think) with 12 pipes. But it does have 1/2 the memory bandwidth. Being on AGP I understand your are limited with your purchases.

How would that effect my gameplay???

Basically I'm looking for a total major awe inspiring upgrade. I'm basically looking for a card that when I play WoW, WC3 and Maxpayne 2 and half life. It will look the same or better than my 9800 pro.

I dont want to buy this card and get a downgrade in experience but if it plays the same or slightly better I will be happy.

I just want a card that works at the 9800 lvl or better and will last me until I can upgrade my system within a year and also work with my older system *spec in the link I gave in first post*

 

[Keysplayr]

Dr G, the card you linked to will be faster than your 9800pro was. I was just thinking out loud and I'm sorry if I confused you about it.
the 1650 would be a good interim card until you do your major upgrade.

 

[Dr G]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003
Dr G, the card you linked to will be faster than your 9800pro was. I was just thinking out loud and I'm sorry if I confused you about it.
the 1650 would be a good interim card until you do your major upgrade.

Ok thanks. I'm a noob and I like to have everything planned out.. Thanks for you help I will be ordering it tonight.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: Dr G

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003It should be faster than your 9800pro (I think) with 12 pipes.

Yup. X1650pro ~ Nvidia 7600GS.

??


Its a Dell dimension 8300

Meant for those more familiar with the 7600GS... the X1650pro performs similarly. Definitely faster than the 9800pro.

Sorry, didn't intend to cause any confusion.

 

[SolMiester]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: SolMiester
No, that card gets its power solely through the PCIe bus

Sol Meister. It's AGP. take a look at the newegg photos in the link he gave us.

taken from newegg photo gallery for this card.

Damn, I checked that while posting....I could swear it said PCI express......& didnt realise the floppy connection was power?.....OMG?...I have seen molex, 6p pcie & 8p pcie


edit...had another look, I had gone to the manufacturer's web site to confirm, and THAT one was PCIe...LOL