9700PRO upgrade? Need help deciding

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overclockedpc

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Hey everyone, I'm currently shopping for an upgrade for my 9700Pro (agp) video card. I am obviously going to PCI-E.

Question is....what is a considerable upgrade from this card for about $200 (less is better). I'm willing to go nvidia, but I would like to stay with the ATI brand. I will mostly be using it for gaming (DOD:S, oblivion, Hitman blood money, etc.), some 3D stuff (poser, 3dsmax), and other than that, just browsing and watching some movies. So, please shoot me some suggestions.

Also, I am wondering....how big is the difference between 128-bit and 256-bit mem interfaces?
 
Marvelous said:
Notice his system is AGP... :confused:

I would go with a used 6800GT, X800XTPE, X850XT or 6800GS if you want something new...
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Good luck finding an xt or xtpe for under $200..
I would stick with the 6800gs NEW. the used 6800gts are crapping out.
 
overclockedpc said:
Hey everyone, I'm currently shopping for an upgrade for my 9700Pro (agp) video card. I am obviously going to PCI-E.

Question is....what is a considerable upgrade from this card for about $200 (less is better). I'm willing to go nvidia, but I would like to stay with the ATI brand. I will mostly be using it for gaming (DOD:S, oblivion, Hitman blood money, etc.), some 3D stuff (poser, 3dsmax), and other than that, just browsing and watching some movies. So, please shoot me some suggestions.

Also, I am wondering....how big is the difference between 128-bit and 256-bit mem interfaces?
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First thing first, get an PCI-E motherboard.

Then go for a 7800gt through Ebay, or a X1800XL from the link provided above.

256-bit is faster
 
Thanks for the replies.

Notice I did say that the upgrade will be to PCI-E.

I'm guessing the X1800 series probably outperforms the 7600GT, no? (just guessing...numbers look better). If this is true, how much better is it?
 
Oh, and another thing...what if I were to go with the 7600 right now as a cheaper option, then go SLI later....how much of a performance increase will I see with two of those bad boys?
 
2x 7600GT = 1x 7900GT roughly.

So go with a single X1800XT considering in the long run you'll save cash and then theres also the problem of needing an identical 7600GT when the time comes.

If you wanna save cash get an HIS X1800GTO. Those have a decent success rate for unlocking to X1800XL's.

as far as 128bit vs 256 bit look at it like this. 1000mhz ( 2x500mhz ) effective in 128bit = 500mhz ( 2x 250mhz ) effective in 256bit.

1mhz in 256bit = 2mhz in 256bit.
 
wardozer... I don't believe you will need an EXACT same 7600GT. Any 7600GT should be able to SLI, as long as it is .. an 7600GT, doesn't matter what brand.

Just be sure to update your drivers to the latest..

I would reccomend the X1800XT because they're running pretty low prices but is a pretty strong card.
 
WARDOZER9 said:
as far as 128bit vs 256 bit look at it like this. 1000mhz ( 2x500mhz ) effective in 128bit = 500mhz ( 2x 250mhz ) effective in 256bit.

1mhz in 256bit = 2mhz in 256bit.
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That's not even remotely true. Stop giving out misinformation like that.
 
If u can afford the X1800XT then go for it by all means, best value for money on the market.
 
Go with the X1800XT, I just saw one on newegg for 220 after MIR. These should perform on the level of a 7900GT, except with HQAF and HDR+AA. Cheaper, better features, better IQ, with comparable performance. Definitely worth it, IMO.
 
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