Video Card Reccomendations _AGP slot only!

Sgian Dubh · 09-14-07, 03:14 PM

HI all,

My current card appears to be in its death throes (only a bit over a year old to). It is a 6600 or something like that. It ran SH4 pretty well, so long as I didn't use the transparent water, etc.

What is the best AGP card out there to get right now?

Thanks,

AVGWarhawk · 09-14-07, 03:22 PM

A lot seem to like the ATI X1950 pro.

IrischKapitan · 09-14-07, 03:25 PM

An GF7800GS or ATI X1950Pro will see you good.......

AGP cards are a dying breed these days. I dought ATI or NVidia will make any more AGP cards after these.
You'll need an new PC or an new motherboard to take advantage of PCI Express......

John Channing · 09-14-07, 04:57 PM

I have a 7800GS and am quite happy with it.

JCC

d@rk51d3 · 09-14-07, 05:09 PM

There are specs around for new AGP DX10 cards out there too, if you're that way inclined.

The ATI X1950-XTX is probably the best spec'd card Ive seen though.

Huge BUS speeds, and DDR4 memory.

Zantham · 09-14-07, 05:14 PM

Yep agreed on the ATI card.

Make sure your power supply can handle it.
Also be aware these cards have really really noisy fans (and generate a fair amount of heat).

For SH4 if you can still find a GeForce 7600GT AGP that should be plenty to run it as long as your not running really high resolutions. They are over $200 cheaper too.

Capt. Shark Bait · 09-14-07, 05:40 PM

the minimum card i'ld suggest is a 850XT. i had to reduce a few settings so it did quite well with SH4. they're likely on the cheap side now

09-14-07, 05:50 PM

Ive just picked up a Geforce 7600GT which runs it quite comfortably at 1280x1024 and all settings maxed (post processing and full screen glare are off because I dont like them

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Kapitan_Phillips · 09-14-07, 06:15 PM

I have a GeForce 7300 GT. Does what it needs to do

rls669 · 09-14-07, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zantham

Make sure your power supply can handle it.
Also be aware these cards have really really noisy fans (and generate a fair amount of heat).

For SH4 if you can still find a GeForce 7600GT AGP that should be plenty to run it as long as your not running really high resolutions. They are over $200 cheaper too.

The XTX is the noise offender. A 1950 Pro will be much quieter and cheaper. You can find one for well under $200, same for the Geforce 7900GS. Probably under $150 if you look for rebates.

09-14-07, 03:14 PM	#1
Sgian Dubh Officer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 245 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Video Card Reccomendations _AGP slot only! HI all, My current card appears to be in its death throes (only a bit over a year old to). It is a 6600 or something like that. It ran SH4 pretty well, so long as I didn't use the transparent water, etc. What is the best AGP card out there to get right now? Thanks, __________________ \"One ping to find them all, One ping to link them; One ping to promote them all, and in the darkness sink them.\" with apologies to J.R.R. Tolkien

09-14-07, 03:22 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	A lot seem to like the ATI X1950 pro. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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IrischKapitan Ensign Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Waiting for convoys of the coast of Donegal Posts: 227 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	An GF7800GS or ATI X1950Pro will see you good....... AGP cards are a dying breed these days. I dought ATI or NVidia will make any more AGP cards after these. You'll need an new PC or an new motherboard to take advantage of PCI Express...... __________________ ''Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better'' SAVE U 534!! http://www.atlantik-pirat.com/U-534page.htm

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Capt. Shark Bait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in a convergance zone Posts: 1,186 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	the minimum card i'ld suggest is a 850XT. i had to reduce a few settings so it did quite well with SH4. they're likely on the cheap side now __________________ Leiser und tödlicher edler Ritter der Tiefe Corsair Vengeance M70; ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z; FX 8350; Asus 7870; Samsung SyncMaster 2243SWX; coolmax CUG950B 950w psu; 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR3; Corsair M4 SSD 128GB, WD 1TB; x18 DVR212D; 7SP1

09-14-07, 06:15 PM	#9
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	I have a GeForce 7300 GT. Does what it needs to do __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

09-14-07, 04:57 PM	#4
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	I have a 7800GS and am quite happy with it. JCC

09-14-07, 05:09 PM	#5
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	There are specs around for new AGP DX10 cards out there too, if you're that way inclined. The ATI X1950-XTX is probably the best spec'd card Ive seen though. Huge BUS speeds, and DDR4 memory.

09-14-07, 05:14 PM	#6
Zantham 中国水兵 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 283 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 1	Yep agreed on the ATI card. Make sure your power supply can handle it. Also be aware these cards have really really noisy fans (and generate a fair amount of heat). For SH4 if you can still find a GeForce 7600GT AGP that should be plenty to run it as long as your not running really high resolutions. They are over $200 cheaper too.

09-14-07, 05:50 PM	#8
darius359au Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Ive just picked up a Geforce 7600GT which runs it quite comfortably at 1280x1024 and all settings maxed (post processing and full screen glare are off because I dont like them )