Would my CPU be a big bottleneck for a 6600 GT?

[brigden]

Here are my current specs. I want to replace the 9700 Pro.

 

[keeleysam]

No. Get the MSI version.

 

[Sentential]

It would depend on the game. Im inclined to say yes it will. Knowing you have an A7NX I know you probably dont have the FSB higher than 430 so by that rite I would say to look at upgrading your CPU/mobo before the vcard just yet.

 

[SneakyStuff]

No, go for it. I vote for the leadtek version, people say that they've gotten some good overclocks out of them.

edit: better yet, yowza!

 

[Concillian]

IMHO, you will still see a benefit in most games.

 

[stevty2889]

Err, your link isnt working..what are your system specs? I have a leadtek 6600GT, it's running at 550/1025 from the default of 500/1000. I haven't even tried going higher yet, but it's be great.

 

[kmmatney]

You will see an improvement over your 9700Pro, but not a massive one. I think the upgrade from a 6600GTfrom a 9700 Pro isn't worth it. I'd wait until the next generation cards come out, and either get a 6800GT cheap, or whatever the next main stream card is.

 

[chinkgai]

for the lazy:

Rig Name: My System


CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2700+ Thoroughbred 2167MHz


Motherboard: ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe


Memory: 1024 MB of Corsair Value Select (VS1GBKIT400) PC3200


Video Card: ATi 9700 Pro Radeon


Hard Drive: Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 (6Y080P0) 80.0 GB @ 7200 RPMS


Monitor: 17" Dell E770s


DVD Manufacturer & Model: Lite-On SOHC-5232K


CDR/CDRW Manufacturer & Model: Lite-On SOHC-5232K


Storage Interface: IDE


Sound Card: nForce SoundStorm


Speakers: Logitech Z5300


Internet Connection: Rogers Hi-Speed Internet Cable @ 2.8mbps up / 350kbps down


Operating System: Windows XP Professional


Other Components: Antec SLK3700-BQE Quiet Black Super Mid Tower Case
Enermax EG365P-VE FM 350 Watt ATX PSU
10" Vantec Premium ATA 133 Rounded Copper IDE Cable
18" Vantec Premium ATA 133 Rounded Copper IDE Cable
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0A
Microsoft MultiMedia Keyboard 1.0A


Notes: 3DMark2001 SE score: 15,200
3DMark03 score: 5,061
3DMark05 score: 2,235

 

[imported_rod]

I wouldn't upgrade. There wont be a huge benefit (maybe 25%) going from the 9700Pre to the 6600GT(AGP). The PCI-E 6600GT runs the memory a little faster than the AGP version.

Wait until the next gen cards come out, and get a 6800GT once the price drops.