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RichQ03

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Well, my powersupply went bad last week, and it fried my motherboard (Abit IC7-G). I replaced the powersupply, and then machine wouldn't boot, just kinda beeped at me. I tried most of a day to get it working, but no luck. So I just decided to replace it with the ASrock 939 Dual-Sata2. I had planned a complete upgrade after I had saved up the money, but this was unexpected, and I miss having my computer. I should be fine with my 1 gig of Corsair ram (unless someone can recommend something better that isn't bad ;-) ), the power supply I just got to replace, as well as my optical drives and case. The question is my video card. I currently have a Sapphire X800XL AGP 256 mb card, that quite possibly bit the dust (just the way it was acting before I found out the powersupply was bad).

Now I've been reading the reviews and comments made by people about different video cards and manufacturers, but I'm looking for your opinions and recommendations. do I go with one of the previous generation cards (X800/850, 6800 etc) or do I look at one of the mid range/lower end high cards thats out now (X1600, 7600 etc). I wish I had more I could spend on this build, but this was unexpected. I will still do a complete new build, probably later now that this happened. I'm looking to spend between 100-200$ on the video card, cause I do want performance, unless someone can talk me into spending the extra money on a more expensive card that could be used in my build next year.

I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks!
 
You could buy a 7600GT or X1600 new, but for $200 you should be able to snag a used 7800GT or 7900GT if you look around, that's what I'd recommend. :)


7800GT $175: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1077319&highlight=7800gt
7800GT with some games $210: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1077060&highlight=7800gt


For $20 - $30 more you can get a used 7900GT...


IF you absolutely must buy new then the 7600GT looks to be your best bet:

eVGA 7600GT 256MB PCI-E It's clocked at a nice speedy 580/1500 for $169.99.. BUT it also has a $30 Mail in rebate making it an impressive $139.99. :) Definately the one I'd recommend out of the 7600GT crowd.

Or if you want a different brand:
XFX 7600GT PCI-E 256MB It's clocked at a nice speedy 580/1500 for $179 + shipping


RichQ03 said:
Well, my powersupply went bad last week, and it fried my motherboard (Abit IC7-G). I replaced the powersupply, and then machine wouldn't boot, just kinda beeped at me. I tried most of a day to get it working, but no luck. So I just decided to replace it with the ASrock 939 Dual-Sata2. I had planned a complete upgrade after I had saved up the money, but this was unexpected, and I miss having my computer. I should be fine with my 1 gig of Corsair ram (unless someone can recommend something better that isn't bad ;-) ), the power supply I just got to replace, as well as my optical drives and case. The question is my video card. I currently have a Sapphire X800XL AGP 256 mb card, that quite possibly bit the dust (just the way it was acting before I found out the powersupply was bad).

Now I've been reading the reviews and comments made by people about different video cards and manufacturers, but I'm looking for your opinions and recommendations. do I go with one of the previous generation cards (X800/850, 6800 etc) or do I look at one of the mid range/lower end high cards thats out now (X1600, 7600 etc). I wish I had more I could spend on this build, but this was unexpected. I will still do a complete new build, probably later now that this happened. I'm looking to spend between 100-200$ on the video card, cause I do want performance, unless someone can talk me into spending the extra money on a more expensive card that could be used in my build next year.

I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks!
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don't go with any 7600 series card if you have the opportunity to get a 7800Gt. HUGE performance difference. i used to have a 7600Gt and my 3dmark06 score was 3900, now with a 7800Gt it goes to 5700.
there's just a $50-$80 difference on prices between 7600 and 7800.
 
Whoa... bad scores there. My friend with a stock system running a X2 3800+ and Leadtek 7600GT got 6250 alone in 3DMark05. The 7600GT is marginally stronger than a 6800 Ultra.
 
So the 7600 GT probably isnt worth it?

In the case of the 7800 GT, would it just be worth waiting an extra few weeks and then just buying a 7900 GT, new or used? And then in that case, when I do my upgrade, I can just buy a second 7900 GT and to SLI...probably at a much reduced cost as well...which would be worth the higher cost now. I just dont want to spend too much on a card that will be sorely outdated when I do my upgrade...my 9800 pro (replaced a bad Geforce 2 Ultra) lasted me what, 3 or 4 years? and my X800 XL has lasted for the past 18 months or so.

Again, I'm looking for peoples opinions as well as experiences.

Also, are their any ATI cards people could suggest?
 
Mr. Stryker said:
Whoa... bad scores there. My friend with a stock system running a X2 3800+ and Leadtek 7600GT got 6250 alone in 3DMark05. The 7600GT is marginally stronger than a 6800 Ultra.
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i din't say 3dmark05, it's 3dmark06 and i din't say 7600Gt, i used to have a 7600Gs. my freind used to have 7600Gs and had a score of 10,000. We can say what we want in the internet but until he post his orb project manager then i dont believe it. and i din't spend more than 30mins tweaking my video card to have high results on 3dmark06 as i don't play 3dmark06.

i had my AA and Af forced applied when i run 3dmark06 at WOW.exe settings.

wait few more weeks and get the 7900gt. when it comes to electronics, always get the altest you can afford cuz as u know technology gets old faster than anything else.
 
Yeah, its amazing how fast it becomes "old", which is my delima, cause if I had the money, I'd definately get either an SLI or Crossfire Motherboard, and then, get one if not 2 of the higher end video cards.
 
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