Recommendation to replace GeForce3

[Dfresh]

Ok, I've decided it's time to upgrade from my old GeForce3 Ti200. I just wanna be able to play games with good performance. Max resolution I ever go to is 1024x768. I was looking at the Radeon line, but my brother put a 9600 in his PC and had nothing but problems with it. I'd rather not spend any more than $250, but am willing to go to $300. Any recommendations are appreciated. Here's my basic system specs:

AthlonXP 1700+
512MB PC2100 DDR
Asus A7V266
Soundblaster Audigy

 

[boy_wonder]

Maybe a 9800 Pro? There are also 6800 cards for under 300 bucks.

 

[kick@ss]

You're going to be hitting a barrier with that slow CPU. You could get a 6800 Ultra but your CPU will really be holding you back. Just save up and upgrade your entire system.

 

[sonyman]

At 1024x768 you will be very CPU limited, but you would still get a decent performance boost from a 6800NU.

Scott

 

[chrisf6969]

get the 6800 vanilla its $300, has SM3.0 so it will last you a long while.

awesome performance though your CPU will be holding you back some... unless you OC it some.

http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?Part_Number=128-A8-N343-AX $299 in-stock

 

[Dfresh]

My board will support up to the 2600+, but only a 266FSB. That's a cheap upgrade. Do you think there will be a difference that noticeable if I do that too? Thanks

 

[sonyman]

My board will support up to the 2600+, but only a 266FSB. That's a cheap upgrade. Do you think there will be a difference that noticeable if I do that too? Thanks

I would imagine so, yes. You might consider buying a used motherboard supporting a higher FSB. But before you do that, give OC'ing a go on your 1700+.

Scott

 

[mbmadness]

With your $300 budget limit, I would go with a 6800. It performs much better than the last gen of graphics cards.