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EatFresh
09-18-05, 02:43 AM
Hello, I could use some advice please. I would like to upgrade my video card. I don't plan to go to pci-e for a while so the card needs to be AGP. I use a 21inch monitor, but I only play at 1024x768 resolution *I have a hard time playing at higher resolutions*. I'm not sure which way I should go on this one. I have around 350.00 to spend, but if I don't have to spend it all that would be nice.

While searching, I found someone selling an ATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition for 250.00. After visiting ebay this seems like a pretty good price, but i'm not sure if I should go for it or spend some more and get something faster.
any suggestions?


thanks

p4 3.06 533fsb
1gb corsair xms pc3500
ga-8inxp mobo
ati 980 pro 128
PSYCHODAD
09-18-05, 04:40 AM
If it were me, I would use the money to buy a new card from a reputable dealer like EVGA or Newegg. Something like a 6800gt.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150102
j0j081
09-18-05, 08:44 AM
agreed. if you don't want a 7800 or 520 because they are so damn expensive get a 6800gt or ultra. at least they support sm 3 unlike ATI's comparible cards.
Mr_LoL
09-18-05, 10:05 AM
x800 pe for 250 dollars. I would take that deal now if you don't mind not having sm3.
anzak
09-18-05, 11:17 AM
x800 pe for 250 dollars. I would take that deal now if you don't mind not having sm3.

...and FP16 blending which looks great in AoE III
OWA
09-18-05, 11:18 AM
Personally, I'd go with the 6800GT but if you want to go with an ATI card, the X800 XL is a good one.

Edit: That is, assuming you can find either one for less than $250. $250 seems like a pretty good price for the XT PE. Also, there is a guy selling 2 6800 Ultras in the for sale forum. I think he's selling them for $250 each.
MrSavoy
09-18-05, 11:34 AM
Just a heads up for ya. While checking out some hardware on newegg I came across this refurb BFG 6600GT for 158. I know its not as high end of a card as you want but I'm wondering if at that res you play at if it even makes sense to get such a powerful card. You might be wasting alot of the power. Just a thought. The price certainly is right and might fit your needs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143027R