New video card
- DarkShadow
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New video card
Asus A7V333
MGE Vigor 450 PSU
Athlon XP 2400+
Micron 512 PC2700
ATI Radeon 9000 Pro 128
Win XP Pro
Got about $150 to spend. Anyone got any idea what is the best video card that will work with that Motherboard.
I was looking at this
or this if that one isn't compatible with the A7v.
Any other suggestions?
MGE Vigor 450 PSU
Athlon XP 2400+
Micron 512 PC2700
ATI Radeon 9000 Pro 128
Win XP Pro
Got about $150 to spend. Anyone got any idea what is the best video card that will work with that Motherboard.
I was looking at this
or this if that one isn't compatible with the A7v.
Any other suggestions?
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Are you under the impression an ATI 9600XT is any kind of match against an nVidia 6600GT? o_O
The 6600GT will annihilate a 9600XT in every situation. It's not even in the same manufacturing generation!
And what on earth do you mean "If its not compatible"? How is it conceivable an AGP card wouldn't work in an A7V? They don't call it the "AGP Standard" for nothing!
Short version: "get the 6600GT".
The 6600GT will annihilate a 9600XT in every situation. It's not even in the same manufacturing generation!
And what on earth do you mean "If its not compatible"? How is it conceivable an AGP card wouldn't work in an A7V? They don't call it the "AGP Standard" for nothing!
Short version: "get the 6600GT".
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?.?.?. he jumped the fence again .?.?.?.Mobius wrote:Are you under the impression an ATI 9600XT is any kind of match against an nVidia 6600GT? o_O
The 6600GT will annihilate a 9600XT in every situation. It's not even in the same manufacturing generation!
And what on earth do you mean "If its not compatible"? How is it conceivable an AGP card wouldn't work in an A7V? They don't call it the "AGP Standard" for nothing!
Short version: "get the 6600GT".
now Mo'BS© is an nVidia fan !
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No but they were the only 2 I could find in the price range I have for a place I trust.Mobius wrote:Are you under the impression an ATI 9600XT is any kind of match against an nVidia 6600GT? o_O
Yes I know that but see above.Mobius wrote:The 6600GT will annihilate a 9600XT in every situation. It's not even in the same manufacturing generation!
Hmmm A7v AGP 2X/4X 6600 4X/8X some only say 8X.Mobius wrote:And what on earth do you mean "If its not compatible"? How is it conceivable an AGP card wouldn't work in an A7V? They don't call it the "AGP Standard" for nothing!
Way out of my price range for the GT.Mobius wrote:Short version: "get the 6600GT".
Thanks I will be getting the 6600 when my wifes check get here Monday or Tuesday. It should kick the crap out of my 9000 Pro.
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Ended up gettingthis one.
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Nice pick.
Just so you know, the 2x/4x/8x thing is just the multiplier of the base clockspeed (or frequency) of AGP. What you should be worried about is only what version of AGP it is, and what version your board has. I can tell you right off the bat your board has AGP v2.0. AGPv3 introduced the 8x multiplier if memory serves. Hey Bubbalou, maybe this would be a good time to post that image of the different AGP slots for future reference.
Just so you know, the 2x/4x/8x thing is just the multiplier of the base clockspeed (or frequency) of AGP. What you should be worried about is only what version of AGP it is, and what version your board has. I can tell you right off the bat your board has AGP v2.0. AGPv3 introduced the 8x multiplier if memory serves. Hey Bubbalou, maybe this would be a good time to post that image of the different AGP slots for future reference.
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Mobius wrote: And what on earth do you mean "If its not compatible"? How is it conceivable an AGP card wouldn't work in an A7V? They don't call it the "AGP Standard" for nothing!
wrong mobius. there are different AGP ports, that are all considered a "standard" in its own way
REFER TO: AGP Compatibility Chart
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I can confirm this. I have a 6600Gt and a guy I LAN with has a 9800 PRO. We get about the same rates, kinda depending on environment as each has it's own "specalty".Bad@sskow wrote:Go Geforce 6600GT or ATI Radeon 9800 Pro, both are about the same speed, 6600GT might be a bit more expensive. Both are right around your price range.
Glad to hear you're please with your choice DS.
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