D3 ROE Sluggish...Need New 256MB VC

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AdvModDev

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Currently using Radeon 9500->9700 and need something better to play D3 ROE and HL2 Lost Coast (whenever it comes). Anyways, got around $300 to burn. Must be AGP and must have 256MB. Here's what I've found:

1) eVGA 6800GT 256MB -> $295 after $30 rebate

2) ATI Tech. X800XL 256MB -> $315

3) Sapphire X800SE 256MB -> $328

All prices include tax/shipping. Which would you get and why?
 
6800GT...it's faster on the average...and if you can get it for $300...you can't really beat that...
 
Do not get the x800se, complete waste of money. The x800xl is good compared to the 6800gt stock, but the 6800gt will most likely overclock to ultra speeds if you wish, therefore: the 6800gt=best for money.
 
The X800SE is a waste of time. The 6800GT would be best for Doom 3. The X800XL would also be a solid choice.
 
Get the evga of the egg. :D

You could also go with a 6800nu and opt for another stick of ram(just an example, don't know yours system so i really can't comment) or some other thing.

Either way you will be smooth sailing.
 
and 6800GT it is then...you guys make it seem like a no brainer. Normally I'd buy from the Egg but then I'd have to pay Cali state tax so I bought from Monarch this time (they got it for $4 less and the same rebate anyways). BTW, nice sys Sir-Fragalot.
 
ROE plays fine for me on an overclocked 128MB 6600GT.

Having more than 512MB main memory makes a difference.
 
6800gt. The leadtek one is really nice @ newegg :) probably cools better than the stock 6800gt's coolers...but there's also service and support and bundles and stuff too :) your choice :)
 
AdvModDev said:
and 6800GT it is then...you guys make it seem like a no brainer. Normally I'd buy from the Egg but then I'd have to pay Cali state tax so I bought from Monarch this time (they got it for $4 less and the same rebate anyways). BTW, nice sys Sir-Fragalot.
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Thanks. I'm still paying off the credit card bills though. It was the first time I ever built myself a new PC from scratch.

I've had many many machines, but I've always upgraded a part or two at a time, then I would do more major upgrades, but still I always carried some parts over from the last machine.

This time I changed every screw, every fan and every cable. It was fun. It will definatley be awhile before I get to do that again.
 
AdvModDev said:
Currently using Radeon 9500->9700 and need something better to play D3 ROE and HL2 Lost Coast (whenever it comes). Anyways, got around $300 to burn. Must be AGP and must have 256MB. Here's what I've found:

1) eVGA 6800GT 256MB -> $295 after $30 rebate

2) ATI Tech. X800XL 256MB -> $315

3) Sapphire X800SE 256MB -> $328

All prices include tax/shipping. Which would you get and why?
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6800GT is your boy for sure!
 
Ditto for me... Just get it before that post turns into a spamfest on the 6800GT choice.

... or mine is another spam :p
 
My 6800 Gt at 410/1100 will run Doom 3 RoE at or near the 60FPS cap at
1280/1024 High quality, Vsync On, and some filtering... I think 8x.
 
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