Video card confusion

[silver_nations]

Hey guys, Im really at a loss here. Im looking for a nice AGP video card thats under $100(Some stuff came up and I just cant spend more). Here are a few I was thinking about and Im open to any suggestions. Lemme know.

SAPPHIRE 100131 Radeon X800GTO

SAPPHIRE 100158L Radeon X1600PRO

SAPPHIRE 100197L Radeon X1650

BIOSTAR V6802XA52 GeForce 6800XT

Thanks guys

 

[digital_exhaust]

Only suggestion I'll offer is to remove the X1600pos from your list.

It's a horrible card.

 

[silver_nations]

Only suggestion I'll offer is to remove the X1600pos from your list.

It's a horrible card.

Yeah, Ive heard that from some others as well. Thanks

 

[silver_nations]

Im leaning towards the X1650...anyone disagree?

 

[Rage_3k_Moiz]

The X800GTO is better, because it has faster DDR3 memory and a 256-bit memory bus, compared to the X1650's DDR2 memory and 128-bit bus. They have the same number of pipelines, but the only disadvantage of getting the X800GTO that I see is that it can't do AA and HDR at the same time, which the X1650 is able to do.

 

[pfunkman]

The X800GTO is better, because it has faster DDR3 memory and a 256-bit memory bus, compared to the X1650's DDR2 memory and 128-bit bus. They have the same number of pipelines, but the only disadvantage of getting the X800GTO that I see is that it can't do AA and HDR at the same time, which the X1650 is able to do.

I may be wrong but i dont think the x800 supports SM3.0 either otherwise its the fastest of those listed.

 

[Rage_3k_Moiz]

You're right but SM3.0 isn't used by too many games and there's not much difference in image quality either, the only small advantage being from a performance viewpoint.

 

[tazman4]

the only disadvantage of getting the X800GTO that I see is that it can't do AA and HDR at the same time

And don't overlook that the X800GTO is open box, you get the card ONLY, no cables as in the pictures.
And...
* Return for refund within: 15 days
* Return for replacement within: non-replaceable

 

[silver_nations]

Well it looks like the open box X800GTO is no longer available...so should I go with the X1650?

 

[silver_nations]

Im about to order the X1650 but the only thing Im worried about is the power cable. Im not too positive if I have the connection for that(pretty sure I do, just wondering). What can I do to make sure? Im not currently using a floppy drive and I know the card and those drives use the same plug.

 

[Endurancevm]

That card doesn't require an external power connection, you're fine.

 

[silver_nations]

That card doesn't require an external power connection, you're fine.

Then do you know why it comes with the cable? Thanks

 

[pfunkman]

That card doesn't require an external power connection, you're fine.

Yes it does... The X1600's take a floppy type power connector as opposed to the 4 pin molex or 6 pin PCI-E connectors.

 

[silver_nations]

Yes it does... The X1600's take a floppy type power connector as opposed to the 4 pin molex or 6 pin PCI-E connectors.

I figured. So chances are I will deff have that available. Especially if I dont use a floppy drive.