Buying an AGP card would be like adopting a 12-year-old dog from the SPCA ... It's old, slow, and will be dead soon ...Dr. Sausages wrote:thanks Jmac for the info and I have one more question...
what is so bad about agp, and how is it different from pci
I apologize for these "n00b" questions
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thanks for the info guys ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Simply put, PCI < AGP < PCI Express 1.0prince1142003 wrote:AGP vs. PCI-E 1
AGP vs. PCI-E 2
Or if you wanted PCI instead of PCI-E, AGP vs. PCI
Probably more info than you want, but w/e.
Most new cards are PCI Express 1.0
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What do ya'll think of this to replace my 7600GT? I'm not looking for something with a tail load of power just something to replace my 7600, and figured this would haul it. ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
Plus S2K said he would buy my old one. XD
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Plus S2K said he would buy my old one. XD
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It's a small upgrade from the 7600GT, only difference is that it supports DirectX 10.
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I thought the 8600 was supposed to be like a 7900? Plus i have vista so that's a plus...
well what about this then?
well what about this then?
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I wouldn't bother unless you get something that's at least double the speed of your 7600 GT, which the 8600 GT is not (it's roughly 20% faster).Carcrazy wrote:What do ya'll think of this to replace my 7600GT? I'm not looking for something with a tail load of power just something to replace my 7600, and figured this would haul it.
Plus S2K said he would buy my old one. XD
I would go w/ at least an X1950 Pro (which is roughly twice as fast) or better.
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I finally overclocked my 7900 GS from 450/1400 to 539/1460. I saw a pretty big difference in Carbon. Yeys!
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The X1950 pro is a good buy but its direct x 9c card, maybe u would want to get a dx10 card like the HD2600XT or maybe a 2900XT. If you prefer Nvidia yo ucould get a 8800GTS.Jmac- wrote:I wouldn't bother unless you get something that's at least double the speed of your 7600 GT, which the 8600 GT is not (it's roughly 20% faster).Carcrazy wrote:What do ya'll think of this to replace my 7600GT? I'm not looking for something with a tail load of power just something to replace my 7600, and figured this would haul it.
Plus S2K said he would buy my old one. XD
I would go w/ at least an X1950 Pro (which is roughly twice as fast) or better.
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DX10 is useless for now, so a previous series top-range is fine.
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This is a slightly n00b question...
I dont PC game much (due to the fact that I run a Dell Latitude C400), so forgive me for this n00b question.
What is the difference between an ATI Radeon and a Sapphire Radeon, or is it like comparing Ford and Mercury? BTW, here are the stats of the computer I ordered (my first computer not borrowed from my dad's job lol and has light gaming capability): an Acer Travelmate 6460-6752
Chipset: Intel Centrino Duo (Napa Platform, Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (Merom, Socket M): (2.0GHz, 667 MT/s FSB)
Memory: 2.0 GB DDR2667 RAM
Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA, 5400 RPM
Graphics Processing Unit: ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 (128 MB dedicated graphics memory, up to 512 MB shared graphics + system memory)
Display: 15.4" widescreen WSXGA+ display, up to 1680 x 1050 Resolution
Optical Drive: Modular 16x DVD+-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW burner
Camera: 1.3 megapixel CMOS Acer Orbicam, 225 degree rotation
Interface ports: 5-in-1 card reader (MS, MS Pro, MMC, SD, xD), 3x USB 2.0 ports,
PCMCIA slot, ExpressCardâ„¢/34 slot, DVI-D port, IEEE 1394 port, S-video/TV-out port, serial port, and standard audio/microphone ports
Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG mini-PCIe Wi-Fi adapter
Weight: 6.4 lb
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (6460-6752)
What is the difference between an ATI Radeon and a Sapphire Radeon, or is it like comparing Ford and Mercury? BTW, here are the stats of the computer I ordered (my first computer not borrowed from my dad's job lol and has light gaming capability): an Acer Travelmate 6460-6752
Chipset: Intel Centrino Duo (Napa Platform, Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 (Merom, Socket M): (2.0GHz, 667 MT/s FSB)
Memory: 2.0 GB DDR2667 RAM
Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA, 5400 RPM
Graphics Processing Unit: ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 (128 MB dedicated graphics memory, up to 512 MB shared graphics + system memory)
Display: 15.4" widescreen WSXGA+ display, up to 1680 x 1050 Resolution
Optical Drive: Modular 16x DVD+-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW burner
Camera: 1.3 megapixel CMOS Acer Orbicam, 225 degree rotation
Interface ports: 5-in-1 card reader (MS, MS Pro, MMC, SD, xD), 3x USB 2.0 ports,
PCMCIA slot, ExpressCardâ„¢/34 slot, DVI-D port, IEEE 1394 port, S-video/TV-out port, serial port, and standard audio/microphone ports
Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG mini-PCIe Wi-Fi adapter
Weight: 6.4 lb
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (6460-6752)
C2D T7500 2.2 ghz| 256 MB NVIDIA Quadro FX570m|160 GB 7200 RPM|2 GB RAM- my laptop
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I'm planning on getting a ATi HD2600Pro, how's that? (I don't really care about high res gaming much, just something that'll give me good FPS)
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That will get the job done even at some hight res, depending on the game.
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ATI is the creator of the Radeon series. There are other brands which make radeon cards but all of them are based on ATI's. So the brands like Sapphire and such just make their versions of the radeon cards and add a few mods here and there.SkeeteRX7 wrote: What is the difference between an ATI Radeon and a Sapphire Radeon, or is it like comparing Ford and Mercury?
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Thanks, how do you think it'll perform in games like TDU, F.E.A.R., and Rainbow Six Vegas?GINIX_2007 wrote:That will get the job done even at some hight res, depending on the game.
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I got an old 9600XT and I can play FEAR at maximum settings at 800X600 No AA
TDU on medium at 800X600 no AA
Not sure about Rain bow six but I can run GRAW on low.
A 2600Pro Can pwn all those games easy. Even better the XT should do even better if you can afford it.
TDU on medium at 800X600 no AA
Not sure about Rain bow six but I can run GRAW on low.
A 2600Pro Can pwn all those games easy. Even better the XT should do even better if you can afford it.
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You mean the HD2900XT will but not the HD2600Pro/XT
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The HD 2600Pro and XT are pretty good cards, and there cheap. The 2900XT will perform far better if you can afford it.
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Well the downside for that cheapness is that the DDR3 XT is about a 7600GT and the DDR4 XT is around a 7800GT(not GTX), 7900GS and they're both around 130Euros but you better put another 30Euros and buy a 8600GTS which is around a 7800GTX, 7900GT, X1950GT.
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Ok man, thanks for the help ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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No, not really. It's better than that (I have the magazine with all the comparisons of all the video cards).Stereo wrote:8600 GTS is around 7300 to 7600 =\
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Yeah, I think it's around 78/7900s
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