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Technical & Scientific => Hardware => Topic started by: ahluka on November 16, 2005, 04:39:36 AM

Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ahluka on November 16, 2005, 04:39:36 AM
My FX5200 isn't cutting it anymore, especially when it comes to newer games. I was thinking about getting an X700 but that's a little below my budget (around £70, I've got £120 max) then I stumbled across the 6600 at ebuyer for £102. Basically, I'm not very hot on hardware and need some advice. I'm pretty sure I need an AGP card (I doubt my 5200 is PCI-E) but I doubt any of the newer cards come in AGP variants.

Help... ?
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ober on November 16, 2005, 08:13:58 AM
To a certain point, you're right.  AGP is on it's way out, but there are still some VERY good AGP offerings on the market.  I'm running a 6600 PCIX card right now and it screams compared to some other AGP cards in the same range.  I'm also going to back up the statement that you have AGP.  The FX5200 wasn't made with a PCIX version.

The 6600 is definately a good buy for the money... hell, I wish you had PCIX because I'd sell you mine.  I just bought a 7800 GT PCIX.  My 6600 was a cheap upgrade at the time I rebuilt my computer last christmas.

I'd personally stay away from ATI cards, but that's just me.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: l33t-5h1t on November 16, 2005, 11:25:11 AM
FYI with agp 6800 Ultra is as high as you can go (but it's not much better than the GT). I don't recommend ATI, they are the bleeding edge in hardware but their drivers suck so bad it doesn't matter how advanced the card is.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: Steve on November 16, 2005, 11:37:20 AM
Ober wat r u looking to get for the 6600
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ahluka on November 16, 2005, 02:30:40 PM
Here's the link I was going to post this morning, but didn't bookmark it:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=94362

Got it bookmarks for when I have the money, although by the time I have the money it'll be pointless buying it judging by the speed at which technology is advancing and the steadily depreciating price tags. I guess.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ober on November 16, 2005, 02:34:17 PM
Quote from: scubasteve
Ober wat r u looking to get for the 6600

I want to get 70-80 out of it.

EDIT:  They're going for about $100 on Ebay right now.  I'd be willing to talk about it.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: Steve on November 17, 2005, 01:06:57 AM
I might no someone who wants it, ill call him up tomm and tell him like 90 shipped and see if he bites
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ober on November 17, 2005, 07:56:30 AM
Sounds good.  Let me know.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: l33t-5h1t on November 17, 2005, 06:56:45 PM
FYI Ahluka the heatsink on that looks pretty wimpy...
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: Steve on November 17, 2005, 10:45:30 PM
get wat u pay for

ober i shot him an email ill let ya know
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ober on November 18, 2005, 08:02:24 AM
Sounds good... just PM me if he accepts.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: Steve on November 21, 2005, 01:29:34 AM
He doesnt have the cash right now but he said hell let me kno ina few weeks when he has it and if its still available all good
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ober on November 21, 2005, 08:07:26 AM
I need to sell it before Christmas, so if he's really interested, he needs to let me know in probably the next 2 weeks.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: Steve on November 21, 2005, 09:37:02 AM
yea i told him if it wasnt within a week or so tell me so u werent waiting on him
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ober on November 22, 2005, 08:02:43 AM
Yeah... because ATI has something that can compete with the 7800 series right now... oh wait... no they don't.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: Steve on November 22, 2005, 09:43:35 AM
ATI cards are great for blind people.
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ahluka on November 22, 2005, 11:58:58 AM
Quote from: scubasteve
ATI cards are great for blind people.


LOL
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: Steve on November 26, 2005, 11:36:55 PM
hes gonna pass obie, wife is hounding at him bout something lol
Title: Need a new GPU
Post by: ober on November 28, 2005, 08:08:34 AM
No prob... I'll just throw it on Ebay.