Which one of these AGP card would you choose?

KaroumKaroum
edited November 2006 in Hardware
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

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  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited October 2006
    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.
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited October 2006
    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 :)
  • KaroumKaroum
    edited October 2006
    Thanks guys.

    -Ya, it did not list GT, my mistake.
  • hattyhatty
    edited October 2006
    I do not believe there is a 7600GT for agp.
  • KaroumKaroum
    edited October 2006
    I know.
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited October 2006
    Yes there is a 7600GT for AGP, It caught me off guard as well...
  • hattyhatty
    edited October 2006
    When did they release the 7600gt for agp? I have never seen one on newegg
  • Datsun-1600Datsun-1600 Sydney.au
    edited October 2006
    How about an X1950 Pro AGP, AGP isn't quite dead yet?

    Datsun 1600
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited October 2006
    Datsun 1600 wrote:
    How about an X1950 Pro AGP, 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
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited October 2006
    Datsun 1600 wrote:
    How about an X1950 Pro AGP, 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.
  • miragemirage
    edited October 2006
    Datsun 1600 wrote:
    How about an X1950 Pro AGP, AGP isn't quite dead yet?

    Datsun 1600
    :wow2: I will definitely keep an eye on this one.
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited November 2006
    Or you can keep an eye out for a good deal on a 7800gs :)
  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited November 2006
    Sledgehammer70 wrote:
    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.
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited November 2006
    Very True... So I guess if you want to drop more cash and if your TV supports HDMI than you can go this route.
  • miragemirage
    edited November 2006
    Sledgehammer70 wrote:
    Or you can keep an eye out for a good deal on a 7800gs :)

    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.
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