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Old 18-November-05, 12:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I just upgraded my dad's computer from a POS P4 system to an Athlon 64 system when I discover that the X700 Pro croaked, I'm guessing due to ESD. Also this system was supposed to be the third most powerful rig in my F@H farm.

Right now I need a new card and I want to spend about $100 though I can stretch it to $120 maximum. Since this is my dad it doesn't have to be gaming powerful (nice option though), it has to be silent, and hopefully it can output to a TV using component cables.

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Old 18-November-05, 01:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Heres a nvidia 6600 silent.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814135183
wow even better an x800 for $139.00.Its not silent though but check it out,very nice for the price http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127176
And another ,a 6600gt., Again not silent, but for the price id buy a zalman heatpipe cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150098
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Old 18-November-05, 01:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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How a about a 6600 with a passive cooler? I've seen those go for around $100 incl. shipping.

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SE6600 Geforce 6600 128MB $76

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814145097R
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I'd go for the cheapest 6600GT you can get... even if it means you'd have to wait a couple of weeks
for the best deal... it's one of the best cards, at the moment, if you look at price vs. performance per watt...

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Heres a nvidia 6600 silent.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814135183
wow even better an x800 for $139.00.Its not silent though but check it out,very nice for the price http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127176
And another ,a 6600gt., Again not silent, but for the price id buy a zalman heatpipe cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150098

that x800 looks like a good deal its too bad the gto's that would likely be better ocers are 150+

its also too bad that that card comes with ddr1
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If you just need a silent low end video card with TV output, how about a X300? I have a new OEM passively cooled X300SE 64MB PCI Express card that I'll let go for $30 shipped. Has DVI and S-Video out.
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Tempting, but I already reported everyone's findings to my dad and he's interested in the AOpen 6600.

Thanks everyone!
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x700 croaked? i would bet that its still under warrenty. ati cards have a 3 year warrenty man. save your money and RMA it....
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The card was originally mine and I already replaced the heatsink with a VF700. Instant void.

Come to think of it I probably hit it with ESD when I cannibalized the VF700 for my 6600GT a few months back.
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The card was originally mine and I already replaced the heatsink with a VF700. Instant void.

Come to think of it I probably hit it with ESD when I cannibalized the VF700 for my 6600GT a few months back.

do you still have the origional cooler?
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Nope, tossed the noisy bugger after replacing it. That wasn't smart of me now that I find that I actually need it.
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I got myself a grounding strap from Fry's, and this time I'll be sure to take precautions before completing my dad's system and boosting my own.
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Tempting, but I already reported everyone's findings to my dad and he's interested in the AOpen 6600.

Thanks everyone!

Roger that, a quiet 6600 should keep him over for a while.
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i've never used a esd strap infact i shock my parts all the time lol i haven't fried one of them in 5 years of doing it lol

imo it wasn't esd but it is possible

and another imo those esd straps knock more electronics on the ground breaking them in the fall then they save by protecting them from esd lol
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It depends on what part you strap it to (which wrist or ankle) and where you anchor it. A little caution and common sense with it can help you eliminate a potential and costly source of problems.

At least that's what I hope when I can order the part.
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