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Tom's Hardware > Forum > Graphic & Displays > Nvidia > Any good $150 AGP cards better than a 5900 Ultra 256meg?

Any good $150 AGP cards better than a 5900 Ultra 256meg?

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MrBeefy   11-28-2005 at 07:31:32 PM

I've got a Leadtek Winfast A350 Ultra (256mb).

I'm not wanting to upgrade my mobo and CPU just yet, I figure in about a year or so. But I'm wondering if there's any AGP cards out there worth spending $150 on until I'm ready? Or would something like that be only a small increase?

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mpjesse   11-28-2005 at 10:52:16 PM
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Yep. newegg.com has a 6800 XT (neutered GT) AGP for $144.50 according to www.pricewatch.com

That'll give you a nice boost in performance.

-mpjesse

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MrBeefy   11-30-2005 at 11:02:06 PM
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thanks mpjesse!

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mpjesse   12-01-2005 at 10:44:58 PM
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Edit: Oh dear, it looks like no one is selling them anymore. Try searching for it at www.newegg.com

No problema mi amigo!

-mpjesse

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MrBeefy   12-01-2005 at 11:25:21 PM
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Further researching your suggestion I've read comparisons saying that a 6600GT is better than a 6800XT?


All of these similar naming conventions make it really confusing... which is I'm sure what Nvidia's plan was. LE, XT, GT, GTX, there really ought to be a chart explaining all of these things.

So, you would recommend the 6800XT over the 6600GT?
Any idea what kind of performance increase these will give me over the 5900?

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mpjesse   12-02-2005 at 01:22:00 AM
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I haven't seen the cards pitted against each other. But if what you've seen makes the 6600GT better- go for it. Just make sure it's available in AGP format. :-)

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MrBeefy   12-02-2005 at 02:29:37 AM
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word. thanks again.

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shata   12-10-2005 at 08:03:32 AM
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They might be a couple bucks more but id get a 6800 256mb card there nice
(its just 6800 nothing behind it i.e. gt xt ultra whatever)

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Samsa   12-11-2005 at 05:05:30 PM
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They might be a couple bucks more but id get a 6800 256mb card there nice
(its just 6800 nothing behind it i.e. gt xt ultra whatever)



Those things are $100 more for 128 MB more Video RAM...if you have a budget that's not worth it, IMO.

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MrBeefy   12-11-2005 at 05:11:38 PM
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Heh, show me where you can find any new card at that price...

Actually, I got the deal of the century on eBay: a BFG 6800 Ultra 256meg for $158 shipped, so I'm pretty happy.

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Samsa   12-11-2005 at 05:13:17 PM
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Heh, show me where you can find any new card at that price...

Actually, I got the deal of the century on eBay: a BFG 6800 Ultra 256meg for $158 shipped, so I'm pretty happy.



Wow, very nice! If its used, I hope it works. :D

Edit: To answer your question, most 6600 GTs are below or around $150 these days. For Example: JATON 3DForce6600GT Geforce 6600GT 128MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X at Newegg.com They're still not a better deal than you got.

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shata   12-11-2005 at 07:04:14 PM
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There all gone but you can get this one. and yes sorry i was thinking 6800s were a little cheaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121206

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