looking to upgrade from 9700pro

[combustion]

Dont wanna spend $500 but want something to hold me over til I get my PCIe machine.. any recommendations?

 

[I3roknI3ottle]

XFX GeForce 6600GT (128MB / 128Bit) $199 + 4.99 S/H

eVGA GeForce 6800 (128MB / 256Bit) $244 + 4.99 S/H

 

[combustion]

XFX GeForce 6600GT (128MB / 128Bit) $199 + 4.99 S/H

eVGA GeForce 6800 (128MB / 256Bit) $244 + 4.99 S/H

Thanks for the links!, how much better will these be than my 9700? I'm playing games with large environments like Galaxies and bf1942.

 

[I3roknI3ottle]

Toms Hardware Review

Theres a link to a review of a eVGA 6600GT which is 100MHz less on its memory then the XFX. They compare the: 9800PRO, FX5950 Ultra, 6600GT, 6800.

 

[Kckazdude]

If your PCIe machine is in the works for the next 6 months just hang on to the 9700. The 9700 is still a good card in DX9 based games for an AGP platform. Also will see spring refreshes of current hardware that will further extend your video card dolar.

 

[Blinkme323]

6600 Gt. It is lightyears better. My friend has one and I can't believe how well it runs Doom 3 and the rest of his games. If you are light gamer like my brother though who only plays games like Unreal 2004 and Warcraft 3, I would keep it though. Actually that would be a nice upgrade for him. If you do buy a new card, I will buy your old one to help pay for it. How about $75?

 

[kirbyrj]

If your PCIe machine is in the works for the next 6 months just hang on to the 9700. The 9700 is still a good card in DX9 based games for an AGP platform. Also will see spring refreshes of current hardware that will further extend your video card dolar.

I second that motion. If you're going PCI-E within 6 months or so, no need for a new card. Just sit tight with that one.