Want to buy video card (pci exp) under $200, need advice

[Dimkaumd]

Please help me decide.

XFX GeForce 7600 GT 256MB PCI Express x16 Video Card - $179

or

ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512MB GDDR3 AGP 8x Video Card - $184

Or if you know of a better deal please let me know. Thanks for your help in advance!!

http://www.buy.com/prod/XFX_GeForce_760...TV_Out_Dual/q/loc/61934/202457453.html

http://www.buy.com/prod/ATI_Radeon_X160...S_Video_100/q/loc/61929/202211950.html

 

[DaveSimmons]

7900GS for $200 after rebate: buy.com courtesy of GottaDeal.com

AnandTech Video tab - fast!!

(Not in stock yet, wait for it or similar deals elsewhere in another week or two)

 

[Brainonska511]

Why would you be looking at the ATI Radeon X1600 AGP version? You need PCI-E.

You can get the BFG GeForce 7600GT for $115AR on Newegg.com: Text


Or you can go for the 7900GS from Newegg for $199.99 with $5 shipping, no rebate: Text.

Edit: That 7900GS linked to at Buy.com has no rebate. It looks like it is a straight $199.99+Free shipping.

 

[Dimkaumd]

crap ur absolutely right, i didnt realize the ATI is agp, gotta keep looking then. thanks brainonska!! and thanks dave for the 7900 link!

any more advice welcome

 

[DaveSimmons]

Take a look at the links Brainonska511 added, he's found what you need. Just look at the benchmarks (in the AT 7900GS review) and decide whether to spend $115 or $200 at newegg.

Even the $115 7600GT is faster than the X1600 so you win either way.

Newegg is a very reputable store with excellent customer service.

 

[brianlam425]

7900gs xfx xtreme version, performs close to the gt

 

[Dimkaumd]

what about http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/XFX-GeFo...atOid/-13043/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

this one seems pretty good no?

 

[Dimkaumd]

i decided to get the 7900 gs thanks guys!

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Dimkaumd
i decided to get the 7900 gs thanks guys!

from the reviews it's a great card for the money, so good choice.