my current graphics card ati 9600 just went bust, I am currently looking into getting a new. However I have a very limited budget, could you folks recommend any good cards? I have a budget or say around 200 euros. Did some search on ati x1600, came up with some mixed reviews, and get some good reviews for 6800/7800.
First question : do you have access to PCI-E or only AGP?. The 7900 series should be out in less than a week, the 7900 GT is expected to cost just a few quid more than the 7800 GT but perform better and if nothing else will likely cause the 7800 prices to drop even further. But thats all PCI-E.
Well i'm pretty sure you can't get a 9600 on PCI-e so i'll assume your using AGP. I beleive there is no point buy new tech for old platforms, take the 7800 GS, It is a complete waste of money TBH, on your next upgrade your bound to go PCI-e thus there is no point spending loads of money on a AGP card. I think a X800GT(O) would suite your budget very well as this card is very for its preformance and price of just £130/~150E. Hope this helps. -Fr4nk
sorry I forgot to mention, i need an agp card. Did some seach on the x800, seems like a good card. I am however more tempted to get the 7800 after having a look all these graphs http://techreport.com/reviews/2004q4/geforce-6600gtagp/index.x?pg=8 . Btw frank, you have a good point there
The 7800 is a good card if you're planning on staying with your AGP-based system for a while... grab that.
7900GT costs $300 and performs better than a 7800GTX Oh nvm, you need AGP. IMO you should save your pennies and move to Socket 939/PCI Express
