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blackstone   07-07-2006 at 06:12:11 PM

Ok I'm sure I'm not the first to ask this. I'm putting together a new build this summer based on Intel's Conroe. My old card is an X800XL AGP in my old system. I need a PCIe card to stand in until the DX10 cards are out. It doesn't have to be a killer card, but I would like to see a little improvement in Battlefield 2 over the X800XL, or at least the same performance. I really don't want to spend much more than 200-250 bucks on a temporary card. My mobo will probably have ATI crossfire.

Any suggestions?

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prozac26   07-07-2006 at 06:38:06 PM
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X1800XT fits that price range. Perfect card for a new build at this time.

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Silver Graphics badge TheGreatGrapeApe   07-07-2006 at 06:44:31 PM
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Yep, X1800XT, solid card, good resale potential.

Wise choice for a temporary solution to tide on over 'til DX10.

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angry_ducky   07-07-2006 at 06:47:27 PM
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Get a cheapo X1300/7300GS to hold you over for a couple of months. Both cards are available for about $50.

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prozac26   07-07-2006 at 06:51:57 PM
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He wanted a card as good as the X800XL.

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Frank_M   07-07-2006 at 07:14:53 PM
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Why not an x850?
They've dropped quite a lot in price - and if it's just a temporary solution...

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MrCommunistGen   07-07-2006 at 08:15:16 PM
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Why not an x850?
They've dropped quite a lot in price - and if it's just a temporary solution...


This would probably be my suggestion as well. A friend of mine got an X850XT for about $130 although that was a while ago.

-mcg

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Anoobis   07-07-2006 at 09:16:03 PM
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Since others have mentioned the X850XT, I will mention the 7600GT which can hold you over until DX10 arrives. Like the X850XT, you can keep the price well under $200 and in turn put that cash towards a better CPU, memory, etc.

However, if money isn't an option then the X1800XT is a damn good buy right now.

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