Upgrading Graphics Card

**wipeout140** · July 06, 2006, 06:55 AM

At the minute i have this system:

AMD XP 3000+
1024Mb PC3200 - 400 MHz
Geforce FX 5900xt 128MB

I have £125 to spend on new graphics card as i wondering what you all though about this card

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s....html?XFX-68XT

Any Ideas, Thanks

**Kaweh** · July 06, 2006, 06:57 AM

I would say: Buy it.
I have a card which is abit older, the GeForce 6600 GT, and it's really good.

K.K

**wipeout140** · July 06, 2006, 07:11 AM

Thanks K.K

Here are the specs:

General
Compatability PC
Device Type Graphics Adapter
Enclosure Type Plug in AGP Card
Interface Type AGP x8

Expansion/Connectivity
Compatible Slots 1x AGP x8

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 Year Waranty
Service and Support Details Limited Waranty - 1Year

Miscellaneous
Cables Included 1x DVI-VGA Adapter

Software
Software Included Drivers & Utilities
Operating System Requirements Windows XP, 2000

Processor / Memory
Chipset nVidia Geforce 6800XT
Ramdac Clock Dual 400MHz
Memory Clock 700MHz
Core Clock 420MHz
Video Memory Installed 256MB DDR3
Memory Interface 256-bit
Pixel Per CLock (Peak) 8
Features Shader Model 3.0, UltraShadow II Technology, Intellisample 4.0 technology

Video
Max Resolution 2048 x 1536
Analogue Video Standard S-Video, Composite Video
Digital Video Standard DVI
Max Monitors Supported 2
API Supported DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 2.0
TV Inteface TV Out

**Kaweh** · July 06, 2006, 07:15 AM

Hm, I'm not an expert, but I'd say that sounds quite good.
However, I have more memory and core clock with my overclocked 6600 GT, but I think that's just because it's overclocked.

K.K

**Boudicca** · July 06, 2006, 07:29 AM

With 125 pounds (as a german I don't know how to make a good old british pounds sign) I'd say that would serve you well. I myself own an AMD 3400+ and have just shifted from an ATI Radeon 9600XT to a GeFoce 7800GS which changed my 3DMark 2003 score from 3400 to 13400....

Other than that, I also have one gigabyte of ram. That's all I can tell you. Perhaps it will help.

**wipeout140** · July 06, 2006, 07:27 AM

Its £122.19 total including next day delivery, K.K did you overclock it??? or was it pre-overclocked

**Kaweh** · July 06, 2006, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by wipeout140

Its £122.19 total including next day delivery, K.K did you overclock it??? or was it pre-overclocked

Yeah, I overclocked it.

And I dunno if that was what Boudicca meant (Grüß dich!), but I prefer nVidia Cards alot over Radion cards.

**wipeout140** · July 06, 2006, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by Kaweh K.

Yeah, I overclocked it.

And I dunno if that was what Boudicca meant (Grüß dich!), but I prefer nVidia Cards alot over Radion cards.

What programs do you use to overclock?

**Kaweh** · July 06, 2006, 07:46 AM

The ForceWare nVidia drivers support overclocking, you just have to unlock this feature.

And the "Optimezed ForceWare drivers" (you posted the link some time ago) have this feature included anyway, I think.

I'll post you the .exe to unlock the overclocking feature (it's legal).

Using nVidias own drivers for overclocking is best, I think, especially because it has a "choose best settings" button...

I think I have over 600 Mhz Core clock and over 900 Mhz Memory clock now.

K.K

**wipeout140** · July 06, 2006, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Kaweh K.

And the "Optimezed ForceWare drivers" (you posted the link some time ago) have this feature included anyway, I think.

K.K

I know but optional install so did not

Originally Posted by Kaweh K.

Here you go: Coolbits

K.K

Thanks Again

Just had go at overclocking and i got to

3D:
Core Clock:464
Memory Clock: 777

2D:
Core Clock:462
Memory Clock: 777

If i go any higher then the above i get this message

**Kaweh** · July 06, 2006, 07:54 AM

Here you go: Coolbits

K.K

**Simon total war** · July 06, 2006, 08:57 AM

3 questions...... 1.what is better.

Radeon x1600 pro 512mb or Nvidia 6600gt 128 mb

2. what is the best graphic card for AGP 8x
3. Can I change my computer from AGP 8x to PCI EXPRESS

my computer: motherboard asus p4s800
graphics card nvidia 6600 gt
pentium 4 2.80mhz 1.00 GB

thank you for reading !!!!

**Kaweh** · July 06, 2006, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Simon total war

3 questions...... 1.what is better.

Radeon x1600 pro 512mb or Nvidia 6600gt 128 mb

2. what is the best graphic card for AGP 8x
3. Can I change my computer from AGP 8x to PCI EXPRESS

my computer: motherboard asus p4s800
graphics card nvidia 6600 gt
pentium 4 2.80mhz 1.00 GB

thank you for reading !!!!

The only question I'm sure I can answer:

Yes, you can change to PCI express, but you have to change the whole motherboard of your PC

@Wipeout: That's why I use the "automaticly find best settings" option. It's usually really the best option to choose.

K.K

**wipeout140** · July 06, 2006, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Kaweh K.

@Wipeout: That's why I use the "automaticly find best settings" option. It's usually really the best option to choose.

K.K

I did use the auto at first but I got it a lot higher doing it manual. I think I got it to the maximum on my card, any higher even by 2mhz it goes to that error

**Kaweh** · July 06, 2006, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by wipeout140

I did use the auto at first but I got it a lot higher doing it manual. I think I got it to the maximum on my card, any higher even by 2mhz it goes to that error

Ah, ok. Well, usually, if you manage to get as high as possible while getting a positive test result, you have found the best settings.

However it's suggested to turn this settings a bit lower (ca. -5 MHz) from the maximum, to avoid your card from overheating.

K.K

**wipeout140** · July 06, 2006, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Kaweh K.

Ah, ok. Well, usually, if you manage to get as high as possible while getting a positive test result, you have found the best settings.

However it's suggested to turn this settings a bit lower (ca. -5 MHz) from the maximum, to avoid your card from overheating.

K.K

Thanks for all the help