Getting a new card

**Shazbot** · August 31, 2006, 12:42 AM

Now I know that this is just another, getting a new GFX card need advice, but I just want to get my moneys worth with my card...

I am buying a card 150$ - $200 and want some advice on what to get.

I know that Lee will say the 7600 GT, but what are some ATI alternatives, because I like ATI more...

**sunsmountain** · August 31, 2006, 10:22 AM

$500: GF7950 GX2 (X1950 XTX performs less well)
$350: X1900 XTX 512 MB (GF7900 GTX costs $400)
$280: X1900 XT 256 MB (GF7900 GT performs less well)
$200: X1900 GT (GF7900 GT costs $250)
$140: GF7600GT (X1600XT/Pro perform less well)
$80: X1600Pro (if you really want to spend only $80)
below $80: Don't bother.

**Shaun** · August 31, 2006, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by sunsmountain

$500: GF7950 GX2 (X1950 XTX performs less well)
$350: X1900 XTX 512 MB (GF7900 GTX costs $400)
$280: X1900 XT 256 MB (GF7900 GT performs less well)
$200: X1900 GT (GF7900 GT costs $250)
$140: GF7600GT (X1600XT/Pro perform less well)
$80: X1600Pro (if you really want to spend only $80)
below $80: Don't bother.

Out of this list I would choose the X1900GT. Unless, ofcourse, you pick up a second hand card, you might pick up an X1900XT, or even an X1900XTX when the X1950XTX comes out, from some guy who's swapping upgrading.

**Shazbot** · August 31, 2006, 05:41 PM

So, would this work?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102022

**Shaun** · August 31, 2006, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Shazbot

So, would this work?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102022

Yes. Unless you dont have a PCIe mobo.

**Shazbot** · August 31, 2006, 05:58 PM

I do :)

**Shaun** · August 31, 2006, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Shazbot

I do

Good. Then off you go and buy your new GPU, nd play games the way they were meant to be played.

**Incinerate_IV** · August 31, 2006, 07:39 PM

Good luck with that then, its a good card. And make SURE you turn all the settings up to highest! I find a lot of people always forget to do that, such a waste of graphics power.