X700 PCIe acceptable for gaming?

[cheesehead]

While looking at the BF deals, I saw an ATI X700Pro (256mb) on sale for 100$, down from 200$ normally. I'm looking to build a new budget system; should I spring for this, or pay more to get a 6600GT?

 

[bjc112]

It's on par with a 9800 or so..

For $100 I think it is a nice deal!

 

[Corporate Thug]

i would look for a 6600gt in FS/FT

 

[Nextman916]

except for the fact you can get a 9800pro cheaper.

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

good price imo. strong buy 🙂 imo 6600gt is another 5-10% faster though.

 

[cheesehead]

6600GT it is, then.

 

[Mik3y]

Originally posted by: Nextman916
except for the fact you can get a 9800pro cheaper.

not for pci-e

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Originally posted by: Cheesehead
6600GT it is, then.

for $100 bucks the x700 is well worth it. 6600gt runs about $200 retail

 

[ashishmishra]

Originally posted by: AznAnarchy99

Originally posted by: Cheesehead
6600GT it is, then.

for $100 bucks the x700 is well worth it. 6600gt runs about $200 retail

No way it retails for $200 man, check the real time price engine, it's around $100-$110 with rebates and $130 without any rebates.

 

[Mik3y]

Originally posted by: AznAnarchy99

Originally posted by: Cheesehead
6600GT it is, then.

for $100 bucks the x700 is well worth it. 6600gt runs about $200 retail

$200 retail?? i can get an x800xl for that price. there's no way its $200 retail. retail is about $150 average. try newegg or w/e.

 

[AMDBOY]

Ati Radeon X700 @ BB= $100 after MIR: In your opinion, is the PCI Express far superior to the AGP. If I upgrade, I gotta go new mobo, new ram, plus the X700. I guess I'm asking if I'm a fool to go AGP trying to save $$ for now. When the specs say the PCI Express has dual RAMDACS (2 at 400 MHz each) vs. the AGP's one @430MHz; does that mean the number of pipelines? Tia.

 

[hans030390]

Personally, I'd take the 6600gt...it's a good bit faster in some cases, doesnt cost that much more, and has shader model 3 support.

For $100 though, the x700 wouldnt be a bad choice.

 

[jr9k]

Ramdacs are used to drive monitors, so you can use two monitors with a dual-ramdac video card. It has nothing to do with the number of pipelines.

 

[Sureshot324]

x800 gto >>> 6600gt, and it can be flashed to an x800xl

 

[AMDBOY]

Thanks guys.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Sureshot324
x800 gto >>> 6600gt, and it can be flashed to an x800xl

runs more than a $100 though

 

[jlbenedict]

Its very acceptable.. gaming at 1024x768 with alot of eye candy turned on is very capable with this card...