Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB or BFG 6600?

[vmacman]

Well wsup guys, Im getting a new computer:
AMD 3200+ 939 Socket
1 gig of ram (dual channal)


and im wondering which graphic card will do best in Counter Strike Source. Its either a Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB or BFG 6600 GT OC 128 MB.

Thx in advance guys!

 

[cjbee]

The 6600GT, but only marginally.

 

[cjbee]

Double post, sorry.

 

[bocamojo]

Although I have the Radeon 9800 Pro and love it, I do have to agree that the 6600 GT is the better card for gaming. Here's a link with a few benchmarks comparing the two cards:

http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-x-1120-x-x-x

 

[dguy6789]

6600GT is faster than the 9800Pro. If you have a choice between the two, get the 6600GT.

 

[biostud]

get a nForce4 motherboard and a 6600GT PCIe

 

[eLux]

yep, 6600GT is best card for 9800Pro price

 

[Sqube]

6600GT, no question. The fact that it's BFG will only mean superior performance.

You don't necessarily have to get the PCI-e version though; my understanding is that (for all intents and purposes) there's no performance difference between AGP and PCI-e. Obviously that'll change in the future, but for right now you're fine with either version.

 

[KayKay]

the BFG will leave you happy. I play CS 1280x1024 All High Quality, smooth even in big matches

 

[devilfish]

personally, i love my 9800 pro... but looks like im in the minority... I play CS:S on highest settings too without a hitch...

both good cards... i just got a thing for radeon i guess

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Sqube
6600GT, no question. The fact that it's BFG will only mean superior performance.

You don't necessarily have to get the PCI-e version though; my understanding is that (for all intents and purposes) there's no performance difference between AGP and PCI-e. Obviously that'll change in the future, but for right now you're fine with either version.

There's a great deal on an XFX 6600gt if you want to go for the AGP version. (price raised $8 today to $158 after rebate, used to be $150)

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: devilfish
personally, i love my 9800 pro... but looks like im in the minority... I play CS:S on highest settings too without a hitch...

both good cards... i just got a thing for radeon i guess

I also love my 9800 Pro.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: bocamojo
Although I have the Radeon 9800 Pro and love it, I do have to agree that the 6600 GT is the better card for gaming. Here's a link with a few benchmarks comparing the two cards:

http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-x-1120-x-x-x

Wow, what the heck is up with their color choices for those graphs?

 

[NiKeFiDO]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42

Originally posted by: bocamojo
Although I have the Radeon 9800 Pro and love it, I do have to agree that the 6600 GT is the better card for gaming. Here's a link with a few benchmarks comparing the two cards:

http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-x-1120-x-x-x

Wow, what the heck is up with their color choices for those graphs?

was just thinking the exact same thing. thats a horrbly made graph in how they chose to label everything to.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: NiKeFiDO

Originally posted by: Chaotic42

Originally posted by: bocamojo
Although I have the Radeon 9800 Pro and love it, I do have to agree that the 6600 GT is the better card for gaming. Here's a link with a few benchmarks comparing the two cards:

http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-x-1120-x-x-x

Wow, what the heck is up with their color choices for those graphs?

was just thinking the exact same thing. thats a horrbly made graph in how they chose to label everything to.

omg, it's horrible. How could anyone not notice the incrediblt sh!ttiness of it?

 

[dguy6789]

Yes, I also love my 9800 Pro. But that does not change the FACT that the 6600GT is a superior card. It is faster AND cheaper, so getting the 9800Pro nowadays is pointless.

 

[biostud]

Originally posted by: dguy6789
Yes, I also love my 9800 Pro. But that does not change the FACT that the 6600GT is a superior card. It is faster AND cheaper, so getting the 9800Pro nowadays is pointless.

exactly, and if you choose a PCIe solution your mboard will be ready for next generations of videocards.

 

[shoRunner]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: NiKeFiDO

Originally posted by: Chaotic42

Originally posted by: bocamojo
Although I have the Radeon 9800 Pro and love it, I do have to agree that the 6600 GT is the better card for gaming. Here's a link with a few benchmarks comparing the two cards:

http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-x-1120-x-x-x

Wow, what the heck is up with their color choices for those graphs?

was just thinking the exact same thing. thats a horrbly made graph in how they chose to label everything to.

omg, it's horrible. How could anyone not notice the incrediblt sh!ttiness of it?

its almost funny its so bad.