Can't decide (Nvidia or ATI?)

mehrune · #1 25-04-06, 04:21 AM

Greetings.

Recently (more like three days ago), I was searching Newegg for a new graphics card, and I came across a 6800 GS at $200 US. After a thousand 'omfgs', I realized that they were out of stock. So, I decide to check back now and then. However, it seems that Newegg took down the card from their website just today.

So, now, to the point, what should I get? There are alot of good x800 GTOs and x1600 and 6800s. I need an AGP and preferably, at 200 or less, and I prefer it to be from Newegg. Any recommendations? I don't OC, so I hope these cards can run perhaps FEAR or Oblivion at 1024*768 with decent medium high settings and nice fps (exclude the Soft Shadows).

This will be my first upgrade from a GeForce 5200 FX. Thanks a lot!

Edit: I came up with these two cards....

ATI:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814140070

Nvidia:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102609

Which one of these two are the best?

XinFamousX101 · #2 25-04-06, 04:24 AM

lol i introduced him to this forum.. he needs a new card for his old dell..

i suck at judging cards for other people so i sent him straight to this forum..

hopefully u guys can help

WC Annihilus · #3 25-04-06, 05:40 AM

Welcome man!

Hmm... what's your system? Would help if you could tell us

Personally, I think you should make the move to PCI-E. Not worth staying in the past too long

. Anyways, PCIE cards cost less. That being said, if you wish to remain AGP, I would say the GTO would be the better pick of those 2 cards.

Raven · #4 25-04-06, 05:42 AM

between ati and nvidia i would say ati.

my 9800pro worked much better than the 7800gt in a dual monitor setup for example.

Eguy · #5 25-04-06, 05:56 AM

I agree with WC, its really not worth having an AGP system anymore, the cards just can't perform to what PCI E offers

FarFarAway · #6 25-04-06, 07:38 AM

Well I think undoubtedly out of the two cards you showed me the X800GTO is the best choice. I would say however: if you can get a 6800GT/Ultra/GS then you should go for a card like that

Also the IQ on the newer ATI cards is very nice - better thatn nvidia

FragTek · #7 25-04-06, 10:44 AM

I think the GTO is going to suit you best mate, with a quick flash of the BIOS and some overclocking you can have yourself a true X850XT PE, monster cards.

WC Annihilus · #8 25-04-06, 10:55 AM

Don't think that works for AGP Frag. For that you need a x850PRO

FragTek · #9 25-04-06, 10:59 AM

Get one of those then.

NickS · #10 25-04-06, 07:27 PM

The AGP X850 Pro card's aren't terrible. My buddy has one, pull's nice FPS in CS Source paired with a 3000+ @ 2Ghz

Nick