Worth it to put a geforce 6600gt agp in Athlon XP 2200+ box?
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TurdBurglar
January 3, 2006 5:11:36 PM
Will it be worth me buying a geforce 6600gt w/ agp bus for my old computer? I want it to be able to play some recent game titles like BF2, HL2, & Painkiller. It is for my brother and he wants to game, low resolutions are fine with maybe medium settings. Will this get him through one year, at which point he will build a new one? I have an Athlon XP 2200+ processor, 512 mb of pc2700 RAM (could probably upgrade to a gig, but MB doesn't support dual channel), a 250W power supply (likely have to upgrade it?), & some generic motherboard. Your input would be appreciated.
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the_guru
January 3, 2006 5:23:14 PM
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Will it be worth me buying a geforce 6600gt w/ agp bus for my old computer? I want it to be able to play some recent game titles like BF2, HL2, & Painkiller. It is for my brother and he wants to game, low resolutions are fine with maybe medium settings. Will this get him through one year, at which point he will build a new one? I have an Athlon XP 2200+ processor, 512 mb of pc2700 RAM (could probably upgrade to a gig, but MB doesn't support dual channel), a 250W power supply (likely have to upgrade it?), & some generic motherboard. Your input would be appreciated.A friend of mine plays those games at medium resolutions without any trouble.
He has the following configuration
AMD Athlon XP 2600+
1GB RAM (recommended for BF2).
6600GT
Some Abit motherboard
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TurdBurglar
January 3, 2006 6:14:25 PM
TurdBurglar
January 3, 2006 9:58:48 PM
ChipDeath
January 3, 2006 10:10:24 PM
TurdBurglar
January 3, 2006 10:35:23 PM
Yeah, I'm leaning that direction. I don't have many devices, but a good PSU will be useful in the future as well. What do you guys think of:
Thermaltake TR2 W0070 430W PSU for $37
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153023
or
Ultra X-Connect 500W (has $50 rebate) for $20
http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0230417
I'm liking the Ultra PSU.
In addition, will both of these run an ATI Radeon X850XT for AGP bus with no power difficulties?
Thermaltake TR2 W0070 430W PSU for $37
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153023
or
Ultra X-Connect 500W (has $50 rebate) for $20
http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0230417
I'm liking the Ultra PSU.
In addition, will both of these run an ATI Radeon X850XT for AGP bus with no power difficulties?
TurdBurglar
January 3, 2006 10:43:54 PM
While I'm upgrading this computer, I thought I might do the case as well. Is this one a good choice? I like the price and its looks.
http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_product_results.phtml?product_id=205974
http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_product_results.phtml?product_id=205974
Samsa
January 3, 2006 11:04:57 PM
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It should last you a year or so, maybe even two, with the caveat that you might have troubles in future games that require alot of CPU dependance.You should also consider the X800 GT in the same price range.
While the X800 may be a slightly better card, it runs about $20-50 dollars more. What's more, I can't seem to find one in stock anywhere. Do you have a link to one in stock, Cleeve?
Edit: You may want to do your case shopping in a PC store. You're more likely to get something that suits your needs that way. You should definitely look at the insides of a case to see how its laid out before buying it. Take it from me, I learned the hard way.
TurdBurglar
January 3, 2006 11:07:41 PM
X800 GT in stock at newegg (but in PCI-Express, whoops)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102573
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102573
Samsa
January 4, 2006 2:40:06 PM
*buzzzzzz*
Wrong answer.
That's the PCIe version and we're talking about AGP.
Silly burglar.The X800GT AGP cards at NewEgg.com that were listed as not in stock yesterday aren't even listed anymore.
TurdBurglar
January 4, 2006 2:47:18 PM
TurdBurglar
January 4, 2006 2:49:50 PM
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Edit: You may want to do your case shopping in a PC store. You're more likely to get something that suits your needs that way. You should definitely look at the insides of a case to see how its laid out before buying it. Take it from me, I learned the hard way.
That's probably a good suggestion. I think I will. Things just seem so much cheaper online.
ChipDeath
January 4, 2006 3:07:26 PM
Why bother - Find a case you like, and then find reviews online! If you're planning to keep the case a while, it's worth spending extra on a good one.
One thing I would say, is that cases (especially cheap ones) never look as good "in the flesh" as they do on the photos.
I spent years only buying cheaper cases, until last year I bought an Antec P-160. The difference in quality and design is amazing. Everything thought out properly, nothing feels flimsy, and the cooling is fantastic. I'd modified my old case to improve the cooling (adding fans to cool hard disks, generally improving airflow), but even so in the antec My temps were immediately 5-10C lower, and of course the nice big fans make less noise.
One thing I would say, is that cases (especially cheap ones) never look as good "in the flesh" as they do on the photos.
I spent years only buying cheaper cases, until last year I bought an Antec P-160. The difference in quality and design is amazing. Everything thought out properly, nothing feels flimsy, and the cooling is fantastic. I'd modified my old case to improve the cooling (adding fans to cool hard disks, generally improving airflow), but even so in the antec My temps were immediately 5-10C lower, and of course the nice big fans make less noise.
TurdBurglar
January 4, 2006 3:14:39 PM
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Why bother - Find a case you like, and then find reviews online! If you're planning to keep the case a while, it's worth spending extra on a good one. One thing I would say, is that cases (especially cheap ones) never look as good "in the flesh" as they do on the photos.
I spent years only buying cheaper cases, until last year I bought an Antec P-160. The difference in quality and design is amazing. Everything thought out properly, nothing feels flimsy, and the cooling is fantastic. I'd modified my old case to improve the cooling (adding fans to cool hard disks, generally improving airflow), but even so in the antec My temps were immediately 5-10C lower, and of course the nice big fans make less noise.
That's a good point, but seeing the layout and quality of construction with your own eyes is worth something. Like you said, "cases never look as good in the flesh as they do on the photos."
Samsa
January 4, 2006 3:16:05 PM
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Why bother - Find a case you like, and then find reviews online! If you're planning to keep the case a while, it's worth spending extra on a good one. One thing I would say, is that cases (especially cheap ones) never look as good "in the flesh" as they do on the photos.
I spent years only buying cheaper cases, until last year I bought an Antec P-160. The difference in quality and design is amazing. Everything thought out properly, nothing feels flimsy, and the cooling is fantastic. I'd modified my old case to improve the cooling (adding fans to cool hard disks, generally improving airflow), but even so in the antec My temps were immediately 5-10C lower, and of course the nice big fans make less noise.
Well, yeah, you can almost never go wrong with an Antec.
TB, if you're worried about price. Find the case in a store and then order it online.
But don't forget that often times you'll be paying the difference in prices in shipping. I still think its best to look at the case in person. You get a better feel for how you're going to be putting the thing together.
TurdBurglar
January 4, 2006 3:22:23 PM
TurdBurglar
January 4, 2006 3:25:18 PM
Would an X800GTO be a better AGP choice for an older box such as mine?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102608
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102608
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