Im limited on my video card

Post by **JooKed** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:49 pm

I don't have a job yet, so I'm very limited on money. I can't go above $150 and I want a video card that will last me at LEAST 1 1/2 years.
I was thinking a Geforce FX 5600 XT (I heard it can play d3 on high quality with 20-30 fps) would be good, but I was wondering if there were any better choices. I'm not allowed to order off the internet, and I assume that makes me even more restricted.

Oh yeah, I also have 512 mb ram, 2079 mhz, 120 gig drive, and a current Geforce 4 Mx (lol) and I have a AGP 8x slot waiting to be owned.

Post by **DiscoDave** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:57 pm

JooKed wrote:I can't go above $150 and I want a video card that will last me at LEAST 1 1/2 years.

I dont want to sound harsh, but that will be quite hard to do. Tbh, if i was in the same situation I would wait until i get a job and then get a decent card.

Or you could try getting something second hand... But $150 converted to the Queen's english pounds leaves pretty much nothing I can find.

Post by **JooKed** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:01 pm

I hope they have a special down here :icon23:

My friend got a x800 for $70 from somewhere that had a special. I doubt I'll be that lucky though.

Oh yeah, my other friend is getting a freaking geforce 6800 ultra, and he might give me his old Raedon 9600 se for a low low price. So, I might take your advice and use that card as a substitute untill I can get myself something better.

Post by **Dr_Watson** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:23 am

you can get a 9800 pro for ~$150 and it will destroy an FX 5600
probably the best "bargain card" you're going to find at that price.
mine pulls 40-60 fps in doom3 no problem... havn't played a new game that wasn't enjoyable on it yet.

Post by **JooKed** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:38 am

Dr_Watson wrote:you can get a 9800 pro for ~$150 and it will destroy an FX 5600
probably the best "bargain card" you're going to find at that price.
mine pulls 40-60 fps in doom3 no problem... havn't played a new game that wasn't enjoyable on it yet.

Is there much difference from a 9600 pro? Cause cheepest is the best here.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:04 am

JooKed wrote:
Dr_Watson wrote:you can get a 9800 pro for ~$150 and it will destroy an FX 5600
probably the best "bargain card" you're going to find at that price.
mine pulls 40-60 fps in doom3 no problem... havn't played a new game that wasn't enjoyable on it yet.
Is there much difference from a 9600 pro? Cause cheepest is the best here.

Huge difference

Post by **JooKed** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:34 am

k ummm....

I might be able to get my dad to order off newegg.com.

But should I wait till Chrismas to get me a Geforce 6800?
Will that set me back seeing how I only have 8x agp?
Is it worth the wait?
Should I just keep upgrading my cards yearly by buying cheaper ones?

Post by **SOAPboy** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:44 am

JooKed wrote:k ummm....

I might be able to get my dad to order off newegg.com.

But should I wait till Chrismas to get me a Geforce 6800?
Will that set me back seeing how I only have 8x agp?
Is it worth the wait?
Should I just keep upgrading my cards yearly by buying cheaper ones?

my 6800gt is 8x agp.. and honestly, its worlds better than my 9800pro was..

now, a 9800pro is a great card.. prolly last you a year.. but bth the 6600gt is right around the same speed and the a few bucks cheaper..

If you do wait until christmas, 6800s will be cheaper..

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 073&depa=0

what i just bought..

id try to gather a bit more money. shoot higher.. dont waste your money on anything lower than a 9800pro or 6600gt

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