so..i want to update my GFs OLD desktop

[flexy]

i would VERY want to go with a 9800 Pro since i had one the longest time myself.

But basically ANY comparable AGP card would do as long as it has video-out and appropriate 3d capabilities.

What about a 6600 GT ?

I am planning to spend a max $55 or so on a refurb or someone from FS/T...but now one question is the PSU requirements. I just checked and it's some generic 200W (ugh) PSU...(Edit: she has a HP desktop and the PSU barnd is "bestec"

Any recommendations ?

 

[F1shF4t]

Well whats the rest of the system? if the psu is enough will prolly depend on that.
If its like a celeron northwood than it will prolly work, if its some high clocked p4 u prolly will blow the supply.
Whats the 12 volt rail current on that thing anyways?

The 6600gt will consume much less power than the 9800pro, thats another thing to consider.

 

[dug777]

I'd suggest something like a x1300pro at this stage, or whatever Nvidia's low end AGP card is.

I loved my 9800 pro to death, but it was extremely heavy on the PSU...

 

[JPB]

That is the exact same PSU I had in my Compaq. A 218 watt Bestec. I used it for a year with a X800 Pro. Never had any problems what so ever. So im sure a 9800 Pro would be perfectly fine.

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

Someone I know used a 9800pro with a 250W bestec, so you could probably be fine. Give it a try, and if it doesn't work, get a new PSU.

 

[RamIt]

That should work fine with the 9800 pro.
I have a shuttle with a 200w ps that has run 3.0 prescott @ 3.4, 9800 pro @xt speeds, 2gigs of ram, dvd-r, 2 hard drives for over 2 years without problems.