What is the Best AGP card for around $200...

[gramboh]

Originally posted by: ceolstan
I find myself in a similar boat. My socket A mobo will be replaced in late 2006/early 2007. I'd like to upgrade my video to something that will play Oblivion better than my 126 Radeon 9600, but I don't want to spend the money for something that will ultimately be replaced in less than a year. Money is an object at this point for me. It looks as if the 6800GS may be the best bang for the buck.

--ceolstan

Coming from a 9800 non-pro 128meg to a 6800GS was a HUGE jump in performance/quality in Oblivion. The 9800 I was playing 1024x768 medium detail no AA/no AF and it was playable, a bit choppy outside and mediocre graphics detail. The 6800GS (unlocked to 16 pipelines, 400/1100 rates) I can play everything maxed with HDR on (no AA/AF) at 1024x768 and it's playable, gets choppy in action outside, gonna take off HDR since it's a huge FPS hit and play bloom or AA instead. You will be happy with the card I think. If you play Quake 4/HL2 games it is also great in those engines.

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: SpeedZealot369
Hi, I'm trying to sell my 6800gt in my sig. interested?

Was thinking about it, but won my ebay bid for a 7800gs. Maybe ceolstan would be interested?

 

[urslow]

I have one coming on Monday, I was wondering how you unlock it?

Thanks

 

[gramboh]

urslow if you are talking about unlocking the 6800GS see this thread (note it applies to the AGP version):

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1500237&enterthread=y