Argh! AGP

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Obi_Kwiet

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It looks like I might have to get a new AGP card. I'd like it to be at least as good as a 9800 pro, and I don't want to spend much more than 100$. 125$ is about max maybe a tad more if there's something really good. I just can't find much in the way of AGP lately. Anyone here seen any good deals or anything?
 
A used 6800gt would be good check the FS/FT forums. If I were you I'd sell that 9800pro so u have more money to work with. If you sell that 9800pro you might be able to find a x850xt on the FS/FT forums.
 
I'd say your best bet would be either a 6600GT or 6800nu, or POSSIBLY a used 6800GT, though I doubt it'd go for less than ~$150. X800 series is also something to look into though they'd probably be going for more than what you're looking to pay. Another obvious choice would be a 9800XT, but I don't think it'll offer much of an improvement over a 9800pro.
 
All I can say is good luck.. its hard finding AGP cards for cheap now a days.. I just upgraded to pci-e and its a LOT easier finding good cheap cards.
 
I traded my 9800 pro to a friend for his 9600 pro, as the 9800 pro was just in my secondary system, and he needed something better. However the 9600 pro isn't working (Anyone heard of a Zero Service Display Error?). I figure if I'm going to sink money into this thing I'll want to get something half way decent because my sisiter will inevitably want to play UT 2007 with me on the LAN. I figure a 6800 or greater should do the trick on med-low settings, but stores are absolute jerks about selling AGP cards. Zero selection crap prices.. it's terrible.
 
Obi_Kwiet said:
I traded my 9800 pro to a friend for his 9600 pro, as the 9800 pro was just in my secondary system, and he needed something better. However the 9600 pro isn't working (Anyone heard of a Zero Service Display Error?). I figure if I'm going to sink money into this thing I'll want to get something half way decent because my sisiter will inevitably want to play UT 2007 with me on the LAN. I figure a 6800 or greater should do the trick on med-low settings, but stores are absolute jerks about selling AGP cards. Zero selection crap prices.. it's terrible.
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I know.. I got fed up and finally took the plunge. My headache of looking for good videocards at GOOD prices was over.. all of a sudden, my window was opened to ALL kinds of good deals ATI x850xt's for $160, X800's for less than $100, 6600gt's for as much as $60 cheaper than their EXACT agp counterparts.. its a dream come true. I suggest you do the same and get a new motherboard. You can find a good one in almost any slot for about $50.. couple that with an x800 and you have already beat your original choice of 6800 by a longshot, you dont have to worry about upgrading to pci-e anymore and you spent the same amount as you would have on that crappy 6800.
 
lloose said:
I know.. I got fed up and finally took the plunge. My headache of looking for good videocards at GOOD prices was over.. all of a sudden, my window was opened to ALL kinds of good deals ATI x850xt's for $160, X800's for less than $100, 6600gt's for as much as $60 cheaper than their EXACT agp counterparts.. its a dream come true. I suggest you do the same and get a new motherboard. You can find a good one in almost any slot for about $50.. couple that with an x800 and you have already beat your original choice of 6800 by a longshot, you dont have to worry about upgrading to pci-e anymore and you spent the same amount as you would have on that crappy 6800.
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QFT. there simply is no need to continue the agp route. you'll get a much better card for less money. sure swapping a mobo is a pain but the benefits outweigh the cons.
 
lodingi said:
QFT. there simply is no need to continue the agp route. you'll get a much better card for less money. sure swapping a mobo is a pain but the benefits outweigh the cons.
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I will NEVER look back to my agp system.. The market is swamped with pci-e cards right now.. there are ALL sorts of good deals.. I got my x850xt for $164.. exact same card in AGP = $239.00 (keep in mind that mine wasn't a refurb.. it was a retail card.. the $239 agp card is a refrub).
 
lloose said:
I will NEVER look back to my agp system.. The market is swamped with pci-e cards right now.. there are ALL sorts of good deals.. I got my x850xt for $164.. exact same card in AGP = $239.00 (keep in mind that mine wasn't a refurb.. it was a retail card.. the $239 agp card is a refrub).
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agreed. i was considering a 7800gs agp. it was selling for $299.00 at the time. i purchased an abit nv8 mobo and an evga 7600gt co for $250.00 shipped. it's a no-brainer.
 
I just bought a X800XL at newegg about a month ago and I am very happy with it. I paid 183 with shipping was 100% better than my 9800pro.
You know you guys crack me up just get a new MB well you also need a new cpu new memory and the video card shit that's practically a whole new system. Don't fall for it. I am holding out until next year. I still have 3.75ghz in my old agp system ;)
 
kennyc28 said:
I just bought a X800XL at newegg about a month ago and I am very happy with it. I paid 183 with shipping was 100% better than my 9800pro.
You know you guys crack me up just get a new MB well you also need a new cpu new memory and the video card shit that's practically a whole new system. Don't fall for it. I am holding out until next year. I still have 3.75ghz in my old agp system ;)
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Umm, I had an AMD socket 939 +3000.. Even if you have a socket 754, the only thing that would change would be your motherboard.. thats right.. the new motherboard has 400mhz ddr and my current amd chip fit nicely in the slot. :rolleyes:

yea.. dont fall for the hype.. in fact, if you buy a new motherboard, get PCI bus!!! yea! fx5500 cards pwn!! omgomgomgfasdrfl1k2j31!!!11!1! :rolleyes:
 
that's only if you already have that setup not everybody has AMD. dasfha;lshfsa' AMD :rolleyes:
 
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