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$100-200 AGPx8 Video Card?

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by BlindObject, May 7, 2007.

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  1. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    How about a 7600GT?

    Edited by Moderator: Removed quote. There`s no need to quote the post directly above your own, unless you`re only replying to a specific section, in which case you would only quote that section. ;)
    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  2. nickslick74 Newcomer, in training Posts: 885

    The same or less is required for that card.
    nickslick74, May 9, 2007
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  3. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    Awesome, so I came down to two choices...and they both seem good.


    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102093
    That's the Sapphire X1950GT with 256 bit interface. 1200mhz memory clock and 500mhz core clock.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150210
    That's a XFX 7600GT with 128bit interface. Core clock of 580mhz and 1500mhz memory clock.

    The first one has more pipe lines and a 256 bit interface, but XFX has more memory clock speed and core clock speed.

    Suggestions?
    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  4. nickslick74 Newcomer, in training Posts: 885

    No brainer here, the 1950GT will pwn the 7600GT! To match the additional bandwith provided by the 256bit bus the 7600 would have to effectively double the clock speeds of the 1950GT to match up. But you don't have to take my word for it, just check the VGA charts at tomshardwear.com and see for yourself.
    nickslick74, May 9, 2007
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  5. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    1950GT it is. I just need about a week for me to gather the rest of the money. I'm buying more RAM (only 512MB) with this card and MAYBE a PSU. Thanks for all the replies!!

    Edited by Moderator: Removed quote. There`s no need to quote the post directly above your own, unless you`re only replying to a specific section, in which case you would only quote that section. ;)
    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  6. nickslick74 Newcomer, in training Posts: 885

    Yeah, bringing your computer up to 1Gig should help also. If your rig uses 256 x 2 sticks make sure that is what you get so you can keep dual channel memory running. Also try and match the sticks if you can.

    For a power supply look at the FSP 450watt or the Antec 500watt. They are both very good brands.
    nickslick74, May 9, 2007
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  7. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    if you're planning on gaming go with 1gb. 512mb is hardly enough - especially for XP.
    Tedster, May 9, 2007
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  8. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446


    I found this one to have a nice price and reviews...

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027

    I have two 256MB sticks...should I get two more or is it okay to buy two 512MB and have all four slots taken with 1536MB of RAM?

    |512|256|||512|256|
    1----2--------3---4

    EDIT: Of the same brand of course.
    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  9. Mirob TechSpot Paladin Posts: 837

    Mirob, May 9, 2007
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  10. twite TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,083

    Actually, when this thread was started, the card was $200 on newegg. Not only that, newegg is not the only source for prices.
    twite, May 9, 2007
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  11. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  12. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training Posts: 25,949   +16

    Thread tidied and inappropriate quotes removed. ;)

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, May 9, 2007
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  13. Mirob TechSpot Paladin Posts: 837

    Well you need to print and send in the form, two months latter (or so) you get a check. The shipping is not free. BTW Aptiva/Aspire or not very good PSUs. Ultra has made some bad ones too but I believe this one is alright.
    Mirob, May 9, 2007
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  14. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    Two whole months? Damn. it's worth a try....is it guaranteed?
    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  15. Mirob TechSpot Paladin Posts: 837

    It a fairly sure thing but you must follow all of the directions in the rebate form or the will reject it.
    Mirob, May 9, 2007
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  16. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    if they're not hard...then it shouldn't be too difficult.
    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  17. Mirob TechSpot Paladin Posts: 837

    Watch your quotes--the mods are cracking down on them. They don't like quoting the last post for some reason.

    This rebate seems easy, some are not.
    Mirob, May 9, 2007
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  18. Grafficks Newcomer, in training Posts: 454

    Wow, that's a good deal on the Ultra PSU. I am in fact running Ultra X-Finity 500Watt model on my machine, and it has been working superbly. There are plenty of positive reviews for the X-Finity on Google. It's true that some Ultra PSU's are crap (Ultra V-Series, X-Connect), but there are some that are okay, like the X-Finity and X-2.

    It's a great deal getting the PSU for free, but two months is an awful long rebate...don't mind the wait?


    BlindObject, that PSU you linked to would not be a good choice. Aspire/Apevia is on the infamous list of bad PSU brands (just Google "bad PSU brands" or something similar).

    You'll be better off with an Antec, Enermax, Thermaltake, Seasonic, or FSP brand PSU. They are the actual reliable ones (for more, just Google "good PSU brands" or something similar).
    Grafficks, May 9, 2007
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  19. BlindObject Newcomer, in training Posts: 446

    Well, I don't think I can wait two whole months...so I need something cheap. Around 40-50? 500W?
    BlindObject, May 9, 2007
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  20. Mirob TechSpot Paladin Posts: 837

    Mirob, May 9, 2007
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