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sellsolid
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_ 		30. September 2006 @ 15:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi guys,

Heres my problem only 6 months ago I brought a ATI Radeon 9250, basically its just a poor graphics card. At the time I went for it as it was a 256mb card.

1.) I heard alot of good things about the NVidia 6600 GT, but there are so many by different companies. Which is the best to get? My budget is £80

2.) Would you guys recommend an AGP card or a PCI?

3.) Is there any other specifications I should look out for?

Cheers,
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sellsolid
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_ 		30. September 2006 @ 16:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Edit: Sorry forgot to mention it must also have (hardware T&L including Pixel Shader 1.1 or higher support)
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Deadrum33
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_ 		30. September 2006 @ 16:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am not an expert on vid cards but do know this.
AGP is better than PCI. The newer motherboards have PCI-E which is better than AGP.
If looking at the AGP direction maybe get an EVGA 6800 and do this
http://firingsquad.com/hardware/geforce_6800_unlocking/page2.asp

Others like ATI though and know whats good for your price. Thats old technology you are talking about so you can only do so much.

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sellsolid
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_ 		30. September 2006 @ 19:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for your response.

My PC Specs are Pentium 4 3ghz, 756mb RAM... I brought it around 4 years ago so i'm assuming it does not support PCI Express therefore AGP may be the path to take.

I do think I can get one which is overclocker, as my PC has cooling problems (I have a Dell and can't change the standard fan, but can add additional PCI fans etc.)

And eVGA 6800 does not seem available in most computer hardware vendors in the UK.

What do you think of the following:
http://www.itcomputer.co.uk/product.php?ID=03675
or
http://www.itcomputer.co.uk/product.php?ID=01788
or
http://www.itcomputer.co.uk/product.php?ID=01890

Are they overpriced?

Should I stick to getting a 128mb 256mb are under £100 but they are the same price as the 128mb cards...

Thanks in advance

cheers
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sellsolid
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_ 		1. October 2006 @ 08:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
....According to other posts GeForce GT is advised over GS. I have also looked at 7600GT, again I want to spend between £80 to £100 max.

Also does matter what company makes the cards e.g. BFG etc.

Which is better for my price range a 7600GT or 6600GT, should I go with a 128mb or 256mb.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Deadrum33
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_ 		1. October 2006 @ 08:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I didnt know there were 7600's for AGP. As far as 128 vs. 256 more is usually better.
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marsey99
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_ 		1. October 2006 @ 08:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you wont get a 7600gt agp on your budget, had the same problem, £150 for one or £142 for 7600gt pci-e and a new mobo. not that hard of a choice realy. you might find it hard to get an agp card full stop as they know that people want them they can charge what they want. of those you have high lighted the top one is the best

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you can get a 7800gs on agp for £200

or you could look for a x800 gto for about the same price
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sellsolid
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_ 		1. October 2006 @ 14:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for all your input, I was going to purchase the following:
http://www.itcomputer.co.uk/product.php?ID=03675

but I noticed that its a 6800xt and not a gt what is the difference between them?
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