Recommended DX9 AGP Cards?

[AndyD2k]

Apparently his machine can't handle Flight Simulator X but doesn't have enough money to build a new machine. He's hoping vid card upgrade will help till he has the money to upgrade

 

[Kromis]

6600GT

 

[LW07]

What's his budget?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606
I would recommend this X850pro for $140($130 after instand rebate) if he can afford it.

The X850pro is equivelant to the performance of a 6800GT, and I think it would be a much better choice than a 6600GT.

 

[AndyD2k]

Around $200. Anything better?

 

[Athena]

If $200 is his limit, you may also consider:

connect3D 6071 Radeon X850PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO

BFG Tech BFGR78256GSOC GeForce 7800GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3

But why spend more than you have to?

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: Athena
If $200 is his limit, you may also consider:

connect3D 6071 Radeon X850PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO

BFG Tech BFGR78256GSOC GeForce 7800GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3

But why spend more than you have to?

What's the difference between that X850PRO and this? The ability to unlock pipes on that one?

 

[LW07]

Originally posted by: Kromis

Originally posted by: Athena
If $200 is his limit, you may also consider:

connect3D 6071 Radeon X850PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO

BFG Tech BFGR78256GSOC GeForce 7800GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3

But why spend more than you have to?

What's the difference between that X850PRO and this? The ability to unlock pipes on that one?

I don't know the difference between those, but if I was choosing, I would either go with the $140 X850pro or get the 7800GS.

 

[Captante]

If his budget is $200, I'd say it pretty much comes down to either an AGP 7600GT (If you can find one in stock) or the 7800GS which is the fastest AGP card available.

7600GT: http://www.3gplaza.com/estore/control/Computer3G/productdetails?id=49053

 

[SpeedZealot369]

I would upgrade his system, and get a 7600gt PCI-e with the remaining money.

 

[Craxen]

Which is exactly what I want to do, but I wonder if my sempron 3100+ will hold me back and bottleneck a 7900GT?

 

[SpeedZealot369]

Originally posted by: Craxen
Which is exactly what I want to do, but I wonder if my sempron 3100+ will hold me back and bottleneck a 7900GT?

How far can you oc that chip?

 

[Craxen]

I honestly have no clue since I'm a newb and don't know much about ocin, I hear it's a good ocer. I might be better off with an x850xt or 7600gt, but I see a lot of great deals on 7900gts.

 

[Rottie]

Originally posted by: Kromis

Originally posted by: Athena
If $200 is his limit, you may also consider:

connect3D 6071 Radeon X850PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO

BFG Tech BFGR78256GSOC GeForce 7800GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3

But why spend more than you have to?

What's the difference between that X850PRO and this? The ability to unlock pipes on that one?

you can unlock x850 pro 12 pipes to 16 pipes (X850XT) with modded software

 

[Captante]

Originally posted by: Craxen
Which is exactly what I want to do, but I wonder if my sempron 3100+ will hold me back and bottleneck a 7900GT?

If this is a viable option for you, then of course its a much better idea then throwing money at another AGP card.

 

[wazzledoozle]

I second the $130 X850pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606

 

[fliguy84]

Probably a 7600gt agp

 

[t73]

Why ppl alway say the 7800GS is the best AGP card, while reviews shows same performance to the 7600GT.

However, how the x850xt ( or ulocked X850pro ) is compared to 7600GT / 7800GS , that I do not know..

And there's always the option to wait for the coming X1950PRO, which sould be released soon.

 

[AndyD2k]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814141026

What do you guys think of that? His power supply is actually just 250 - will that be enough for any of the cards in the 7 series? Or that X850pro?

 

[mindless1]

Originally posted by: AndyD2k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814141026

What do you guys think of that? His power supply is actually just 250 - will that be enough for any of the cards in the 7 series? Or that X850pro?

No, some very good 350W may suffice but 400W & higher is a good target, 250W is already marginal before the upgrade.

6800xt is crippled (though that better than some if it has 256bit bus), better to get 7600%% for similar price but the psu first.

 

[AndyD2k]

i'm trying to work around the psu...buying a new one isn't really an option. if i had any say, i would just have him buy a new pc

 

[AnonymouseUser]

You haven't said what graphics card is currently in the system, and that could be useful info (especially concerning PSU requirements).

 

[AndyD2k]

sorry, its a integraded nvidia - mx 4200. something like that

 

[happy medium]

Grab a 7600gt agp for 170 .00$ and grab a ulta cheap 2nd psu to run just the card for 30 bucks.

Heres the card http://www.3gplaza.com/estore/control/Computer3G/productdetails?id=49053

Heres a psu for the 7600gt for 30 bucks ( 350 watts with 18 amp 12v rail) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104901

200.00 $ budget and one of the fastest avalable agp cards.

Edit; The 850 pro is also a good consideration like others have suggested

 

[AndyD2k]

one other thing - its a dell pc. dimension 4550. Can I actually replace that psu? Isn't it custom fitted? Sorry for leaving out all the specifics. Link to review...

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,662400,00.asp

 

[happy medium]

I had a dell 250 in the system below with no overclock for a month and I got a new psu and case before it blew. I still have it and it still works. A x850 pro would work with that power supply. A Dell 250 watt power supply has a peak rating of 350 watts. They are good Psu's.