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Lion · 27-October-05, 10:59 AM

What's up everyone?

I have been playing more FPS in the last year and am realizing that my PC now needs to be beefed up to keep up. So with my greeting, here is my first question: I am looking to purchase a 256MB DDR AGP video card but I want to spend < $100. I was considering a Procolor Radeon 9600 but I'm starting to think that I may get more for my money if I go with NVidia (say a GeForce 6600). Anyone have any advice for a decent card within my budget? Recommendations on specific manufacturers are also appreciated. Thanks.

TimberWolf · 27-October-05, 12:20 PM

Welcome to Pimprig.

As far as your question...I'll have to let someone else answer that...I'm not up to date on video cards.

Jager · 27-October-05, 12:49 PM

.6600s are not bad but 99% are 128 meg mem. tis fine for most dx9 gaming but dont expect all high res everything.

my 6600gt gets bent over and spanked hard on q4 when i run it 1024x768 on med settings with 2x AA when im playing it for too long, it gets too hot and slows, otherwise tis fine. does hl2 on max settings with 50-70 fps though i dont run anything above 4aa and ansio set to 2x when palying css its not supposed to look great in css.

Nerdz · 27-October-05, 01:31 PM

hi welcome tp PR

Hibiki · 27-October-05, 01:41 PM

Welcome to PimpRig

I'm not sure, but I remember hearing that 256MB RAM on a video card isn't very useful unless tied to a 256 bit memory bandwitdth. If this is true then you won't easily find such a card below $100 retail.

BTW, did you take a visit to the deals and steals forum or the trading forum?

THRASHER2 · 27-October-05, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion


	What's up everyone?

Kick back and enjoy the show....its gona have Games in it.....

Please check out the Sweeet Pimp Links..

The first link is the Best!!!
http://team.pcapex.com/
http://gallery.pcapex.com/
http://articles.pcapex.com/
http://forums.uberw00t.com/
http://www.stanford.edu/group/pandegroup/folding/
BF2 Game Sever for Pimps

If you any dealsjust let me know..........

MasterP · 27-October-05, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by THRASHER2


	Kick back and enjoy the show....its gona have Games in it..... Please check out the Sweeet Pimp Links.. The first link is the Best!!! http://team.pcapex.com/ http://gallery.pcapex.com/ http://articles.pcapex.com/ http://forums.uberw00t.com/ http://www.stanford.edu/group/pandegroup/folding/ BF2 Game Sever for Pimps If you any dealsjust let me know..........

Hi Lion,

WELCOME TO PIMPRIG!

Listen to the T2 - he's the MAN when it comes to deals and links to almost ANYTHING!
(Check out the links, you won't be sorry!)

Also check out the trading post - pimps helping pimps is all good! You might even pick up a super bargain!

Good luck on your search!

SpikeShot · 27-October-05, 04:56 PM

Someone mentioned a 6600 GT which would be a good bye for you. Don't worry do much about the 128 or the 256 meg cards, like he said, all about higher res's anyways and with games geting more and more complex a budget card won't be able to scale past 1024 anyways.

But, a great buy would be if you could someone afford a 6800 GT, that would last you alot longer and would be much better value.

Welcome to PR, best online PC community, period

ranger1033 · 27-October-05, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion


	What's up everyone? I have been playing more FPS in the last year and am realizing that my PC now needs to be beefed up to keep up. So with my greeting, here is my first question: I am looking to purchase a 256MB DDR AGP video card but I want to spend < $100. I was considering a Procolor Radeon 9600 but I'm starting to think that I may get more for my money if I go with NVidia (say a GeForce 6600). Anyone have any advice for a decent card within my budget? Recommendations on specific manufacturers are also appreciated. Thanks.

Welcome to PimpRig, Lion

RBIEZE · 27-October-05, 08:16 PM

Hey Lion welcome to PimpRig.dont go with a plain 6600 .Spend a few $ more and get a 6600gt w/128Mb ram it'll spank any 6600 made.I've seen them around for $139 online

heres one its $124 US http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814135186

Lion · 27-October-05, 09:44 PM

Thanks for all the replies everyone. After poking aroung this morning, I was really leaning towards a 6600GT like many of you said. I don't think I can afford the 6800GT right now but I will also check out the deals and steals and trading forums.

27-October-05, 10:59 AM		#1 (permalink)
Lion Apex Techie Wannabe	What's Up? What's up everyone? I have been playing more FPS in the last year and am realizing that my PC now needs to be beefed up to keep up. So with my greeting, here is my first question: I am looking to purchase a 256MB DDR AGP video card but I want to spend < $100. I was considering a Procolor Radeon 9600 but I'm starting to think that I may get more for my money if I go with NVidia (say a GeForce 6600). Anyone have any advice for a decent card within my budget? Recommendations on specific manufacturers are also appreciated. Thanks.

27-October-05, 12:49 PM		#3 (permalink)
Jager Apex Tech Fanatic	.6600s are not bad but 99% are 128 meg mem. tis fine for most dx9 gaming but dont expect all high res everything. my 6600gt gets bent over and spanked hard on q4 when i run it 1024x768 on med settings with 2x AA when im playing it for too long, it gets too hot and slows, otherwise tis fine. does hl2 on max settings with 50-70 fps though i dont run anything above 4aa and ansio set to 2x when palying css its not supposed to look great in css. Last edited by Jager; 27-October-05 at 11:28 PM..

27-October-05, 08:16 PM		#10 (permalink)
RBIEZE Apex Tech Demi-God	Hey Lion welcome to PimpRig.dont go with a plain 6600 .Spend a few $ more and get a 6600gt w/128Mb ram it'll spank any 6600 made.I've seen them around for $139 onlineheres one its $124 US http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814135186 Last edited by RBIEZE; 27-October-05 at 08:21 PM..

27-October-05, 09:44 PM		#11 (permalink)
Lion Apex Techie Wannabe	Thanks! Thanks for all the replies everyone. After poking aroung this morning, I was really leaning towards a 6600GT like many of you said. I don't think I can afford the 6800GT right now but I will also check out the deals and steals and trading forums.

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27-October-05, 12:20 PM		#2 (permalink)
TimberWolf Apex Tech Fanatic	Welcome to Pimprig. As far as your question...I'll have to let someone else answer that...I'm not up to date on video cards.

27-October-05, 01:31 PM		#4 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	hi welcome tp PR

27-October-05, 01:41 PM		#5 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Welcome to PimpRig I'm not sure, but I remember hearing that 256MB RAM on a video card isn't very useful unless tied to a 256 bit memory bandwitdth. If this is true then you won't easily find such a card below $100 retail. BTW, did you take a visit to the deals and steals forum or the trading forum?

27-October-05, 04:56 PM		#8 (permalink)
SpikeShot Probationary User	Someone mentioned a 6600 GT which would be a good bye for you. Don't worry do much about the 128 or the 256 meg cards, like he said, all about higher res's anyways and with games geting more and more complex a budget card won't be able to scale past 1024 anyways. But, a great buy would be if you could someone afford a 6800 GT, that would last you alot longer and would be much better value. Welcome to PR, best online PC community, period