another 'which gfx card' question

zxanwulf · 13-November-04, 11:53 PM

I'm actually looking for two opinions. I'm looking at buying an abit k8v pro, an amd64 3700+ (maybe a 3400), and two corsair cmx512-3200xlpt's. So, as you have guessed by now, I need to pick a gfx card yet. My two questions: what would you pick if money was no object and it would not be replaced soon, and what would you pick if you had a budget ($200 or so) and you might replace the card in a year or two?
Thanks for any input... I know these threads must get tiring, but... you guys know so much

.

droeblek9 · 14-November-04, 12:00 AM

can't help you on the vid card, although if you search the forums you should find plenty to keep you busy.
As for the proc + mobo. I strongly suggest you read these before commiting to a socket 754:
http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=27778
http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=27778

good luck with it man

zxanwulf · 14-November-04, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droeblek9


	can't help you on the vid card, although if you search the forums you should find plenty to keep you busy. As for the proc + mobo. I strongly suggest you read these before commiting to a socket 754: http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=27778 http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=27778 good luck with it man

Thanks. The main reason I'm looking at 754, I guess, is price, plus I don't expect to keep the system very long. Also, as an added bonus, the k8v pro would fit in a case I'm strongly considering modding, while a standard 9.6" high mobo would not. 939-everything is so expensive right now

droeblek9 · 14-November-04, 12:28 AM

I went with 754 for the same reasons (well price, that is)

I fully expect to upgrade again next year, just wanted to make sure that you knew the skinny.

Enko · 14-November-04, 12:36 AM

bfg 6800 ultra. wait for a 20% off sale to come up from dell.

WDoG · 15-November-04, 12:09 PM

go with a 9800 pro 128mb
you can find them on sale for under 200 i got mine for 179.99 on sale, also, it can beflashed to a 9800xt!! which i did and it kicks!! good luck

screwcitypunk · 15-November-04, 02:11 PM

$ no object: 6800 Ultra hands down. If you get a mobo with PCI-E, get two of em in SLI.

@ $200.00 : 6600GT They just got released for AGP if you need to go that way and are just a bit over $200.00

Arkangyl · 15-November-04, 02:38 PM

$ no object :: 6800 Ultra; got one and loving it 450 / 1.22 rock stable

stock cooling

$200 ish, 6600GT once its AGP'ed. there is simply no better card for the money

SpikeShot · 15-November-04, 05:44 PM

Is it just me or does your sig say it is running at 470 stable

. O, I don't really care....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkangyl


	$ no object :: 6800 Ultra; got one and loving it 450 / 1.22 rock stable stock cooling $200 ish, 6600GT once its AGP'ed. there is simply no better card for the money

Sk8forMaple · 15-November-04, 06:36 PM

research man.. goto google and look at reviews of video cards you think you'd like best.. if you want some personal experience.. I used to be a Die hard nVidia fan.. but my ATI Radeon 9800Pro owns..

zxanwulf · 16-November-04, 07:29 AM

Ok thanks everyone. I guess I'm more of an nvidia fan... hadn't seen the 6600 gt's though, thanks for that idea.

Enko · 16-November-04, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zxanwulf


	Ok thanks everyone. I guess I'm more of an nvidia fan... hadn't seen the 6600 gt's though, thanks for that idea.

well that's good you're an nvidia fan since the 6600 and 6800s are made by them

13-November-04, 11:53 PM		#1 (permalink)
zxanwulf Apex Techie Lite	another 'which gfx card' question I'm actually looking for two opinions. I'm looking at buying an abit k8v pro, an amd64 3700+ (maybe a 3400), and two corsair cmx512-3200xlpt's. So, as you have guessed by now, I need to pick a gfx card yet. My two questions: what would you pick if money was no object and it would not be replaced soon, and what would you pick if you had a budget ($200 or so) and you might replace the card in a year or two? Thanks for any input... I know these threads must get tiring, but... you guys know so much .

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Video Card question	hikarugo	Hardware Advice Corner	5	26-June-06 12:25 PM
New Sound Card question . . .	hartigan	Hardware Advice Corner	11	27-February-06 03:30 AM
Video card fan question. Need help.	CubanConnectionZ	Heatsinks / fans	4	05-November-05 02:47 PM
nVidia card question	slynger	Video Card OC	4	24-June-05 06:50 PM
TV-Tuner card question	chris200177	Other Hardware	3	17-January-03 10:13 AM

14-November-04, 12:00 AM		#2 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	can't help you on the vid card, although if you search the forums you should find plenty to keep you busy. As for the proc + mobo. I strongly suggest you read these before commiting to a socket 754: http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=27778 http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread.php?t=27778 good luck with it man

14-November-04, 12:28 AM		#4 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	I went with 754 for the same reasons (well price, that is) I fully expect to upgrade again next year, just wanted to make sure that you knew the skinny.

14-November-04, 12:36 AM		#5 (permalink)
Enko Apex Tech God	bfg 6800 ultra. wait for a 20% off sale to come up from dell.

15-November-04, 12:09 PM		#6 (permalink)
WDoG Apex Elite Tech	go with a 9800 pro 128mb you can find them on sale for under 200 i got mine for 179.99 on sale, also, it can beflashed to a 9800xt!! which i did and it kicks!! good luck

15-November-04, 02:11 PM		#7 (permalink)
screwcitypunk Apex Master Tech	$ no object: 6800 Ultra hands down. If you get a mobo with PCI-E, get two of em in SLI. @ $200.00 : 6600GT They just got released for AGP if you need to go that way and are just a bit over $200.00

15-November-04, 02:38 PM		#8 (permalink)
Arkangyl Hoe-lier than Thou	$ no object :: 6800 Ultra; got one and loving it 450 / 1.22 rock stable stock cooling $200 ish, 6600GT once its AGP'ed. there is simply no better card for the money

15-November-04, 06:36 PM		#10 (permalink)
Sk8forMaple Apex Elite Tech	research man.. goto google and look at reviews of video cards you think you'd like best.. if you want some personal experience.. I used to be a Die hard nVidia fan.. but my ATI Radeon 9800Pro owns..

16-November-04, 07:29 AM		#11 (permalink)
zxanwulf Apex Techie Lite	Ok thanks everyone. I guess I'm more of an nvidia fan... hadn't seen the 6600 gt's though, thanks for that idea.