01-15-2006, 01:47 AM
Roland,Jan 14 2006, 07:35 PM Wrote:I would go with one of the ATI 9600's, or an X700. The 6600 is outdated at best, was designed as a middle-of-the-road card, and is WAY overpriced for what it's offering you. Pass on it.
Above all else, go with what you can afford. The X700 will give you added longevity, but depending on when you upgrade next, that may not be needed. If, for example, you plan to upgrade by the end of this year, chances are it won't be necessary to get the extra "oomph" out of the card. On the other hand, if your upgrade is a ways off (halfway into next year), or if you really seek better performance, the X700 may be worth the minor extra dough.
All up to you and what you're seeking.
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Hmm - I went with a Nvidia 6600 recently (non-GT, just standard - with 128MB RAM). It produced a very nice upgrade from my previous card - Nvidia 5700 - and chalk and cheese compared to my ATI9550).
Having said that, Deebye made a good choice in the 9600 IMHO. Probably fairly equivalent to the 6600 and priced well. I still have the kids playing on an Athlon 1700+ with a Radeon 9000 - and it is only a little slow on some games (tad laggy on WoW, I'm told - but playable).
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