AGP Upgrade

[Outrager]

So I have an old computer that still uses AGP. I mostly play TF2 and World of Warcraft, but would like to play some of the newer games (Bioshock, CoD4, Left4Dead). I don't mind playing games with lowered settings at 1024x768 and also only have around $100 to spend.

My current specs:
P4E 3.0GHz with HT, 1.5GB Ram, Radeon 9800

Are the ATI cards the best for AGP? And which should I get? I'm looking at the HD3650, HD3850, HD2600XT.
Is the HD3850 worth getting or is my system a bottleneck and I should just save the money on one of the others. Also, is my Antec 430W PSU enough? I don't know if these new cards draw the same or more power than my old Radeon 9800.

 

[lowteckh]

3650 should play those games ok with low settings and resolution. Your CPU is a major bottleneck, so save the cash from the 3850 and use it towards a complete overhaul.

 

[redbonefish]

hd 3850 should be fine

 

[ClearM4]

The AGP x1950pro is another good choice.

 

[Outrager]

The AGP x1950pro is another good choice.

This card seems to be a little more expensive and harder to find.

 

[lowteckh]

If the 3470 can manage 25 fps at 1024 w/ max settings, a 3650 will do just fine. $70 for the 3650 vs $120+ for the 3850.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/powercolor_hd3450/10.htm

 

[Holy Roman Empire]

I've got an x1950gt with my AXP@2.33ghz and 2gb of ram powered by an antec truepower trio 430 watt. Its probably similar to power drain wise to your p4 rig. It uses less power than my old geforcefx5950. I don't know if the HD series uses less or more power, but I imagine less. If its the same or not much higher than you'll probably be fine with the Antec 430. I'd look for a good deal on a used 3850 in the FS/T forum if it were me.