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marshahu   08-23-2007 at 01:56:32 AM

Am building a new rig and am choosing between these three cards.

Already using AGP version of X1600PRO in my current rig so would be happy with using something of this kind of calibre in new rig.

Is HD 2600 PRO equivalent to X1600PRO in terms of performance? ditto Geforce 8500GT

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San Pedro   08-23-2007 at 02:17:56 AM
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What are you planning on doing with your PC?

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Silver Graphics badge TheGreatGrapeApe   08-23-2007 at 03:29:40 AM
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Pretty much whatever you're doing even just 2D video, the HD2600Pro will outperform the X1600Pro.

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paintball2936   08-23-2007 at 06:09:51 AM
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Sry, but unless you're going for really cheap, I would recommend the 2600 XT or the 8600GT...

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marshahu   08-25-2007 at 11:39:28 PM
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My budget is pretty restricted - hence the choice in cards - if money wants an object I woudl be choosing the 8800!! lol

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SteelZ   08-26-2007 at 12:05:43 AM
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DONT get the 8600GT!! Its useless and ur never gonna play DX10 games on it! i assure you!

 

Get a 7900GS its cheaper than a 8600GTS yet faster in some benchmarks.

 

7900GS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814133186
8600GT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130085
8600GTS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130084


Message edited by SteelZ on 08-26-2007 at 12:13:27 AM
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San Pedro   08-26-2007 at 12:45:05 AM
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If you're gaming, I don't think any of those will really play newer games well. However, if you don't game you could go even cheaper, like a HD 2400 and use it for HTPC.

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smokedyou911   08-28-2007 at 08:00:17 PM
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Why build a new rig and not buy a better video card? The hdpro2600 will be the best of the 3.

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