New Video Card Purchase

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kryan711

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My current XFX 6800GT crapped the bed earlier this week so I am now in the process of researching a new video card. I am looking for a new AGP card that either matches or betters the performance of the 6800GT in the $100-$150 price range. I am pretty simple when it comes to computers so needless to say I am a bit overwhelmed with the options. After spending a lot of time on newegg, I have narrowed it down to:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143045

So which of the above would be the best purchase? I keep reading that the ATI x800 series has "older technology" so I am hesitant to chose them. I play mostly MMOs (WOW and soon Vanguard) and would like to play future adventure/rpg games (NWN2 etc). I have no desire to go out and build a pci-e computer at this time. Thanks for the help.
 
You could always check the forum to who is selling what. I just sold a X800XTPE for $150 shipped. It has enough raw power to compete with the 7800GS. Look around before you buy. The BFG is a good card with a great warranty, but the X850pro will take the performance lead by a little.
 
7600 GT if you can afford it (and if they have them back in stock yet), 7600 GS if you can't. Alternatively, you can go with an X800/850 series card for better raw performance, but much higher heat and power requirements and much less futureproofing (no Shader Model 3 support).
 
You really cannot go wrong with either an x850pro, 6800gs or 7600GT or GS. The 76GT is the top dog amongst those four and the priceiest. I debated amongst these four myself and did opt for th 76gt as in theory it might last me into Crysis [maybe].
kryan711 since you play most MMO's all cards will perform nearly on par with each other in that aspect.
 
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