upgrading from geforce 6200 to 6600

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holymolyandy

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Well i might do this upgrade. First i want to know how much of a difference it would make. Would it be worth it? Thanks for any help you might have.
 
Since the 6600s go for about $53 I'm guessing no.

I'd prefer this on a tight budget for upgrade but I don't even know if you have PCI-E or AGP.
 
Some 6200s can actually be softmodded to 6600, particularly ones with a pci-e interface. Might be something to try before you buy a new card.
 
WHY?

Don't waste your time. Save up and get a 7600GS or GT. Either would be a noticeable increase.

6200 --> 6600 not worth it
 
As has already been said, an upgrade from 6200->6600 would be a barely noticeable one. Save up some dough and buy something like a X1600pro/7600GS/GT.
 
I upgraded my albatron 6200 128MB to a msi 6600 256MB, and while I was able to play at significantly higher resolutions in all my games, I would go ahead and get a 7600 series card unless your getting the 6600 for way cheap off a friend or something. Also, there are some 6600 cards with cut down clockspeeds, and they are definately not worth it.
 
Ok, I am sure to be flamed but what the heck. I picked up a XFX 6800XT for cheap money and could not be happier. Decent clock speeds 256 bit interface very overclockable. I am running a 20" monitor at 1600 X 1200 and getting 45 - 50 fps in FS2004. Love the card (well not really) :)

LouP

PS. Make sure you look at the model with the 256 bit interface, not the 128 bit interface. They appear very similar if you don't look closely.
 
You should get a used 6800 that can be unlocked to 16pp or has been unlocked already. You will see a huge performance increase between 4pp and 16pp or even 12pp. I had a 6200 and it was bearly a step up from a 5500, and that card was bad.
 
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