PC crash, video card suggestions needed!

MSP · 07-15-2006, 09:43 AM

I woke this morning to find my wife's PC dead, oh joy! Long story short, I had a spare AMD motherboard and am reinstalling Windows now, but the spare motherboard didn't have onboard video. I moved my daughters' video card to my wifes' PC, and since I have to buy new I figure I'll get something for my rig. What should I get? Requirements below:

AGP
Dual DVI outputs
Less than $150

I play 3D games a little, but seeing as how I'm currently using a Geforce 4 4200 anything is going to be an upgrade.

It really burns my ass that I have to buy another AGP card...

Jamsan · 07-15-2006, 10:05 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814241017

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150157

MSP · 07-15-2006, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamsan

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814241017

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150157

Yeah, it's funny you posted the XFX because I was looking at that on NewEgg just now. Seems like a no-brainer, I guess I'll order it. I'm just trying to decide for my uses if it's worth an extra 20 bucks for the 256-bit memory interface versus the 128-bit. For $128 I can get the exact same card with the slower memory interface.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150163

mistawiskas · 07-15-2006, 02:24 PM

got ya beat:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=P450-8576

So sorry, I forgot you mentioned agp.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1323&CatId=318

And you need the memory, believe me.

MSP · 07-15-2006, 03:04 PM

Just bought it! At least some good has come out of me working on my wifes' PC for the last 7 hours...

funkgab · 07-15-2006, 03:16 PM

i bougth that card a couple days ago, the card is loud i guess, but thats because my case is small, and the card is running very hot, if u dont have a big case with good airflow, dont get it.

Jamsan · 07-15-2006, 03:18 PM

go with the 256bit... no doubt.

hans5849 · 07-15-2006, 05:00 PM

pick up the zalman cooler to go with it, that thing rocks.

MSP · 07-15-2006, 08:20 PM

My case is pretty big and cool, so it should fit in OK. Plus I actually bought this too:

The fan on my 4200 has been making some noise so I bought this for it, but I may use it on the 6800 if it runs hot.

mistawiskas · 07-15-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans5849

pick up the zalman cooler to go with it, that thing rocks.

I did that for my 6800gt and it dropped my on-load temps by 15-20 degrees!

hans5849 · 07-16-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistawiskas

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans5849

pick up the zalman cooler to go with it, that thing rocks.

I did that for my 6800gt and it dropped my on-load temps by 15-20 degrees!

I wish i could of used mine for my 7800GS, alas they don't make any aftermarket cooling for AGP 7800GS. So i sold it to my brother a long with my old 6800GT

funkgab · 07-16-2006, 03:53 PM

dont think a zalman fits on my case.. was thinking of getting those vantec things, but their loud as hell, 50+ db @ max speed.

btw, msp how big was that pci fan, if you can, can you please take a picture, because the comments in newegg says its pretty big, and whats your temps with the 6800?

hans5849 · 07-16-2006, 04:50 PM

the zalaman only takes up 1 extra slot.

funkgab · 07-16-2006, 06:05 PM

i need my soundcard though ><

MSP · 07-16-2006, 07:04 PM

Still waiting for the 6800 and the slot cooler to arrive, I'll post pics / comments once it's installed.

mistawiskas · 07-16-2006, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans5849

the zalaman only takes up 1 extra slot.

Yeah, My stock gpu cooler was massive and the zalman doesn't take up as much room as it did. No matter what, the leadtech 6800gt takes up two slots.

The thing weighed a ton.

XEN · 07-16-2006, 09:04 PM

Shit, that's huge, almost Bitchin' Fast 3D huge.

funkgab · 07-16-2006, 09:48 PM

but that card doesnt really exsist:P
msp, what are your temps stock without the pci fan

MSP · 07-17-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkgab

but that card doesnt really exsist:P
msp, what are your temps stock without the pci fan

I dunno, since I'm not overclocking and rarely play in 3D I haven't been checking. I'll take a baseline before I install the 6800. I want to say the CPU temp runs in the up 40s to mid 50s.

MSP · 07-21-2006, 08:46 AM

Well, got / installed the XFX last night and it's pretty impressive. Going from a Geforce 4200 to a overclocked 6800 was quite a leap! Quake 4 at 1024x768 at maximum quality (without AA) runs great. Frankly I haven't had time to do any benchmarks. At idle the video card runs at 50 degrees Celsius though, it that normal? Seems a little high to me.

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	I woke this morning to find my wife's PC dead, oh joy! Long story short, I had a spare AMD motherboard and am reinstalling Windows now, but the spare motherboard didn't have onboard video. I moved my daughters' video card to my wifes' PC, and since I have to buy new I figure I'll get something for my rig. What should I get? Requirements below: AGP Dual DVI outputs Less than $150 I play 3D games a little, but seeing as how I'm currently using a Geforce 4 4200 anything is going to be an upgrade. It really burns my ass that I have to buy another AGP card...

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Jamsan Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,339 (#71 ) My photos: 7 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814241017 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150157

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	Just bought it! At least some good has come out of me working on my wifes' PC for the last 7 hours...

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funkgab Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,202 (#80 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	i bougth that card a couple days ago, the card is loud i guess, but thats because my case is small, and the card is running very hot, if u dont have a big case with good airflow, dont get it.

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Jamsan Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,339 (#71 ) My photos: 7 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	go with the 256bit... no doubt.

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	My case is pretty big and cool, so it should fit in OK. Plus I actually bought this too: The fan on my 4200 has been making some noise so I bought this for it, but I may use it on the 6800 if it runs hot.

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funkgab Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,202 (#80 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	dont think a zalman fits on my case.. was thinking of getting those vantec things, but their loud as hell, 50+ db @ max speed. btw, msp how big was that pci fan, if you can, can you please take a picture, because the comments in newegg says its pretty big, and whats your temps with the 6800?

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	Still waiting for the 6800 and the slot cooler to arrive, I'll post pics / comments once it's installed.

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funkgab Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,202 (#80 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	but that card doesnt really exsist:P msp, what are your temps stock without the pci fan

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,664 (#1 ) My photos: 127 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	Well, got / installed the XFX last night and it's pretty impressive. Going from a Geforce 4200 to a overclocked 6800 was quite a leap! Quake 4 at 1024x768 at maximum quality (without AA) runs great. Frankly I haven't had time to do any benchmarks. At idle the video card runs at 50 degrees Celsius though, it that normal? Seems a little high to me.

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