Basic Video Card Recommendations - BFG vs. XFX

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v1perfan

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Hi All,

I'm thinking of dumping my ATi X700 video card in favour of a new Nvidia card. I'm not a hard core gamer, so I just need something that is compatible with my LCD panel (if you see my previous post, you'll see what crap I've gone through with it and my X700).

That being said, my budget is pretty low for a new card. Here's the choices I've narrowed it down to:

Choice #1
BFG GeForce 7600 GS OC 420MHZ PCI-E 256MB 800MHZ DDR2 VGA DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card

Choice #2
XFX GeForce 7300 GT 350MHZ AGP 256MB 533MHZ DDR3 Dual DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card

The price difference is about $20.00 between the two cards.

Does anyone have any opinions on either card? Which one would you select? Based on where I'm buying it from (NCIX) those two are probably the best card I can get for my budget.

Thanks!

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with a 7600GT being only 20$ more than a 7600GS, I'd save up another 20$ and grab that instead. The difference would be huge.
 
with a 7600GT being only 20$ more than a 7600GS, I'd save up another 20$ and grab that instead. The difference would be huge.
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Agreed. Don't even consider the 7300GT. Save your lunch money over the next few days, and go with the 7600GT... ...which is relatively on par with a 7800GS. It's considered high-end video solution, even for gaming (especially for those of us on a budget, such as myself!) :)
 
VulturEMaN said:
with a 7600GT being only 20$ more than a 7600GS, I'd save up another 20$ and grab that instead. The difference would be huge.
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QFT.
7600gt will let you play modern games and give you the power you need for your lcd.
 
gurgle said:
get a eVGA - step up ftw
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You know step up is terrible. You can step up manually by selling your card on eBay or here and then use that money to buy a better card. You get more money by selling it since eVGA doesn't exactly give you full retail price on your card.
 
but, evga does allow you to swap your heatsink for a 3rd party cooler (water cooling, zalman etc.) and its still covered under warranty. I know removing the heatsink on a bfg screws you warranty, although i cannot say anything about xfx...
 
Choice #1
BFG GeForce 7600 GS OC 420MHZ PCI-E 256MB 800MHZ DDR2 VGA DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card

Choice #2
XFX GeForce 7300 GT 350MHZ AGP 256MB 533MHZ DDR3 Dual DVI-I HDTV Out Video Card

ok look #1 is PCI-E #2 is AGP :p ;) so v1perfan what is the slot AGP or PCI-E?
 
ahahah rofl I didn't notice that...

but there are 3 or 4 boards out there now that have both on one board...

but DEFINENTLY stick with pci-e
 
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