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Karoum
24 Oct 2006, 3:11pm
They only got slightly different specs, the big one being the ram (256VS512) and cathegory (GS vs GT). With the most expansive one, could I expect good graphical settings while running FEAR for example?



http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=7600+AGP
muddocktor
24 Oct 2006, 3:47pm
I imagine the biggest difference between them is like you say; the amount of memory on the cards. From what I know, the 512 MB card will allow the card to handle bigger texture files onboard, which should improve speeds with the newer games. BTW, all the cards in your link are GS cards; I didn't see a GT card listed.
Sledgehammer70
24 Oct 2006, 4:01pm
Also the cheapest card listed does not support HDTV it only has a TV out. You should see great performance in FEAR... not to sure as I have never owned a 7600GS. But benchmarks show it to be a solid performer :)
Karoum
24 Oct 2006, 8:18pm
Thanks guys.

-Ya, it did not list GT, my mistake.
hatty
24 Oct 2006, 10:36pm
I do not believe there is a 7600GT for agp.
Karoum
25 Oct 2006, 12:35am
I know.
Sledgehammer70
25 Oct 2006, 3:48am
Yes there is a 7600GT for AGP, It caught me off guard as well...
hatty
27 Oct 2006, 3:07am
When did they release the 7600gt for agp? I have never seen one on newegg
Datsun 1600
27 Oct 2006, 11:16am
How about an X1950 Pro AGP (http://www.powercolor.com/global/main_product_detail.asp?id=137), AGP isn't quite dead yet?

Datsun 1600
muddocktor
27 Oct 2006, 2:37pm
How about an X1950 Pro AGP (http://www.powercolor.com/global/main_product_detail.asp?id=137), AGP isn't quite dead yet?

Datsun 1600

Yep, I've been thinking of that in the near future for my Epox rig. Even if it's a backup machine by then I can still use the sucker to fold with too. :D
Sledgehammer70
27 Oct 2006, 2:43pm
How about an X1950 Pro AGP (http://www.powercolor.com/global/main_product_detail.asp?id=137), AGP isn't quite dead yet?

Datsun 1600

with people still buying AGP I don't think it will ever be dead "all the way" I mean PCI is still found, maybe not in high range models but they are there.
mirage
27 Oct 2006, 4:02pm
How about an X1950 Pro AGP (http://www.powercolor.com/global/main_product_detail.asp?id=137), AGP isn't quite dead yet?

Datsun 1600
:wow2: I will definitely keep an eye on this one.
Sledgehammer70
9 Nov 2006, 4:42pm
Or you can keep an eye out for a good deal on a 7800gs :) (http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51334)
shwaip
9 Nov 2006, 4:45pm
Also the cheapest card listed does not support HDTV it only has a TV out. You should see great performance in FEAR... not to sure as I have never owned a 7600GS. But benchmarks show it to be a solid performer :)

DVI -> HDMI converters exist, so they both can output to a hdtv.
Sledgehammer70
9 Nov 2006, 4:59pm
Very True... So I guess if you want to drop more cash and if your TV supports HDMI than you can go this route.
mirage
9 Nov 2006, 5:02pm
Or you can keep an eye out for a good deal on a 7800gs :) (http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51334)

Thank you Sledge, I had just placed the order for X1950Pro. I have not noticed the card you pointed out before, and it looks like a good opportunity too.