so it seems i have about $200 to spend, and its time i got a updated video card. currently i am using a ATI 9550 card. it works fine for all the games out there, but wouldnt mind something with a little more horsepower in it.

i dont have a SLI board, but here are my specs
DFI LP UT 250g
AMD 64 2800+ Oced @ 2.5gmhz
1 gig of PC 2700 2x512 running 2.5-3-3-7 1T
X connect 500 watt
this system is water cooled
i plan on water cooling this new video card as well

so i have been looking around on ebay and newegg. on ebay i can pickup a 6600gt 256 for roughly $230
would this be a good buy, ot should i look into something else?

i dont really care who makes the video card, as long as it runs good and can be OCed if i want/need.

so, lets see some opinions please

thanks

6600GT would be an excellent pick, I've got one myself and it runs all my games at pretty high detail settings flawlessly.
Although I didn't know the 6600GT supported 256 megs of memory?

The AGP 6600GT would hbe your best bet. And they can OC good too

Thanks for the budget advice.

isee the xfx 6600gt go on sale fairly often for about 179.

here: http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=38043

the rebate should still be active and you can use the $15 off coupon too

Quote: Originally Posted by Enko isee the xfx 6600gt go on sale fairly often for about 179. here: http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=38043 the rebate should still be active and you can use the $15 off coupon too

hehe from what i saw they dont accept paypal as payment, and i dont want to use my cc# as then the wfe would find out i was buying more computer stuff.( she absolutely hates computers) so i am trying to buy with just my paypal.

ya i have seen quite a few of the 6600GT for about 189 to 220, i havent checked out ebay yet tho, as im sure i could get it a little lower from there. or not.. who knows

thanks for the help. maybe i will sweet talk the wife and try to work this is during some pillowtalk to increase my budget and then everythign will be ok!

well i just got my new 6600GT in today. too bad i am at work right now, otherwise i think i would alreayd be gaming or OCing the card.


i hope this card turns out to be a great performer.

now all i need to do is find a good aftermarket cooling solution, as i dont want to introduce it to my watercooling loop at this time. mainly due to the cost of $125 for the block.

anyways

thanks again everyone for the advice

Quote: Originally Posted by TCG_Modder well i just got my new 6600GT in today. too bad i am at work right now, otherwise i think i would alreayd be gaming or OCing the card. i hope this card turns out to be a great performer. now all i need to do is find a good aftermarket cooling solution, as i dont want to introduce it to my watercooling loop at this time. mainly due to the cost of $125 for the block. anyways thanks again everyone for the advice

The zalman Vf700 is a great card cooler for 29.99 on www.newegg.com check it out....


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...118-116&depa=0


They work wonders bro.. I have one on my X800Pro and i have it Voltmodded and overclocked it to 600/600 to bench and it keeps the temps around 44C at load!


Matt