$100 Budget For A Video Card (PCIe)

Hibiki · 18-November-05, 12:27 PM

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.

Thanks!

RBIEZE · 18-November-05, 01:45 PM

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

PurpleDiamond · 18-November-05, 01:50 PM

How a about a 6600 with a passive cooler? I've seen those go for around $100 incl. shipping.

or try your luck here

musclecars&computers · 18-November-05, 02:10 PM

SE6600 Geforce 6600 128MB $76

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814145097R

The Dragon Reborn · 18-November-05, 04:32 PM

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...

TDR

THE SPHERE · 19-November-05, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBIEZE


	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

Spectrum · 19-November-05, 09:41 AM

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.

Hibiki · 19-November-05, 11:41 AM

Tempting, but I already reported everyone's findings to my dad and he's interested in the AOpen 6600.

Thanks everyone!

LwrS10 · 19-November-05, 11:45 AM

x700 croaked? i would bet that its still under warrenty. ati cards have a 3 year warrenty man. save your money and RMA it....

Hibiki · 19-November-05, 11:49 AM

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.

LwrS10 · 19-November-05, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibiki


	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?

Hibiki · 19-November-05, 11:54 AM

Nope, tossed the noisy bugger after replacing it. That wasn't smart of me now that I find that I actually need it.

The Dragon Reborn · 19-November-05, 02:54 PM

Might be wise to get a pait of these;

These are anti static gloves with copper threads weaved into them...
Own them, love them!

TDR

Hibiki · 19-November-05, 09:42 PM

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.

ncgchlct · 19-November-05, 09:43 PM

Whatever you get, make sure you go nvidia.

Hibiki · 19-November-05, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibiki


	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.

THE SPHERE · 20-November-05, 02:32 AM

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

Hibiki · 20-November-05, 02:52 AM

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.

18-November-05, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hiding in the dark, stealing your secrets... Posts: 1,097	$100 Budget For A Video Card (PCIe) 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. Thanks!

18-November-05, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
RBIEZE Apex Tech Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern Illinois,In the basement ,programing my CnC mill Posts: 1,778	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 __________________ In peace, nothing so becomes a man as modesty and humility, but when the blast of war blows in our ears, then imitate the action of the tiger, summon up the blood, disguise fair nature with rage and lend the eye a terrible aspect. Last edited by RBIEZE; 18-November-05 at 01:54 PM.

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18-November-05, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
musclecars&computers Apex Tech Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pimping in Lancaster, S.C. Posts: 1,965	SE6600 Geforce 6600 128MB $76 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814145097R __________________

18-November-05, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NL Posts: 1,267	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... TDR __________________

19-November-05, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Spectrum Retired GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,679	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. __________________

19-November-05, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hiding in the dark, stealing your secrets... Posts: 1,097	Tempting, but I already reported everyone's findings to my dad and he's interested in the AOpen 6600. Thanks everyone!

19-November-05, 11:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
LwrS10 C-hoe-bra Joe Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Osan Posts: 1,410	x700 croaked? i would bet that its still under warrenty. ati cards have a 3 year warrenty man. save your money and RMA it.... __________________

19-November-05, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hiding in the dark, stealing your secrets... Posts: 1,097	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.

19-November-05, 11:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hiding in the dark, stealing your secrets... Posts: 1,097	Nope, tossed the noisy bugger after replacing it. That wasn't smart of me now that I find that I actually need it.

19-November-05, 02:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NL Posts: 1,267	Might be wise to get a pait of these; These are anti static gloves with copper threads weaved into them... Own them, love them! TDR __________________

19-November-05, 09:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hiding in the dark, stealing your secrets... Posts: 1,097	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.

19-November-05, 09:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
ncgchlct Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: indiana Posts: 322	Whatever you get, make sure you go nvidia. __________________ HP dv9500z amd turion tl-60 2ghz x2 1gb ddr2 160gb hdd 384mb 8400M GS Start Folding for Team PR Today!

20-November-05, 02:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
THE SPHERE Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7	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

20-November-05, 02:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Hibiki Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hiding in the dark, stealing your secrets... Posts: 1,097	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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