Which AGP Card?

[Fons]

I have a budget of $300 no more than that. I would prefer ATI but if the competition's not even close than never mind that. I'm also wondering if i should just wait for UT07 because I can run every game out there with my awesome 9600. So im kinda just looking for your opinions.

 

[BlackTigers91]

I have a budget of $300 no more than that. I would prefer ATI but if the competition's not even close than never mind that. I'm also wondering if i should just wait for UT07 because I can run every game out there with my awesome 9600. So im kinda just looking for your opinions.

eVga or BFG or XFX 7800GS.

Or you can grab an x850xt.

 

[Menelmarar]

read the stickied FAQ maybe?

You completely miss out on PS3.0 if you stick with AGP and ATI.

 

[Fons]

Ps3.0??

 

[ep1taph]

Shader Model 3.0

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NjA5

 

[Menelmarar]

Shader Model 3.0

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NjA5

That's a pretty old article and there's a more concrete benefit these days. Any game that is out now using HDR requires PS3.0 except HL2?

Oblivion and Far Cry that I personally play. But there are others and will be more.

 

[Stugots]

How big of an upgrade do you want? If you want the best get a 7800GS, but it'll cost you all of your budget. If you want something that is just better than your 9600, even a 9800Pro will be a good amount faster and you can find them used for real cheap.

Here ya go, slowest/cheapest to fastest/expensive...

9800Pro/XT
6600GT
6800GT/Ultra
X850XTPE
7800GS

 

[needmorecarnitine]

I'm also wondering if i should just wait for UT07 because I can run every game out there with my awesome 9600. So im kinda just looking for your opinions.

what games do you usually play and at what resolutions?

 

[BriSleep]

Check eBay, I got a BFG 7800 GS OC AGP for $250-, new in original package.

 

[Stugots]

What are the rest of your system specs? Putting an 7800GS on an Athlon XP would not be a good idea, I would hope that you have an P4 or an A64 of some sorts.

 

[needmorecarnitine]

Putting an 7800GS on an Athlon XP would not be a good idea, I would hope that you have an P4 or an A64 of some sorts.

i have a barton and a 7800gs and it works OK

 

[Fons]

Right Now im playing Oblivion,War 3,UT04,BF2,Farcry and some older games.
My System
P4 Prescott 3.0 800Mhz FSB
ASUS P4P800 SE
2xCorsair Value Select 512MB
(Hope Thats a good enough description)

Edit-I was told i need to buy a whole new Power Supply if i get the 7800 GS