Sapphire X1650 Pro 512mb DDR2

AVGWarhawk · 03-20-08, 11:17 AM

ATI seems to be keeping production on the AGP set up. Some of the newer cards are AGP. It is a dying breed though.

Dowly · 03-20-08, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

ATI seems to be keeping production on the AGP set up. Some of the newer cards are AGP. It is a dying breed though.

True that.

Graf Paper · 03-20-08, 12:50 PM

I have that exact same video card, Stev1.

It works just fine in my MSI KT4V mobo but there is one thing you need to be aware of...

ATI driver support for 3D apps and games for AGP cards has been broken since Catalyst Drivers version 7.9 and has still yet to be fixed by AMD/ATI even though the 7.12 drivers have been released.

The 7.8 and earlier drivers still work, but you can patch the newer drivers with the ati3duag.dll file from the older drivers. The 7.2 dll worked best for me but it just all depends on your system. Start with 7.8 and work your way back until you find a dll that works.

Hopefully, ATI will start acting like they care and fix AGP support with future releases but it seems doubtful after three full releases already.

Also make sure you have a good power supply as this card does use an extra power connector. 450w-500w is the range to shoot for but make sure it is rated to supply a steady 24 amps on the +12v DC rail. 32 amps would be even better.

Stev1 · 03-20-08, 01:55 PM

Thanks for all the help guys.
Graf Paper, just to let you know i have a 500 watt power supply fitted,

Graf Paper · 03-20-08, 02:12 PM

It's not so much how many watts your PS has as it is how many amps it can give on each rail, especially the 12-volt rail for the video card since all the fans and drive motors use this as well.

I've seen plenty of 500-watt power supplies that maxed out at 18-19 amps for the 12v rail. Check the sticker on it or do a search for your PS specs on Google.

Hope you enjoy your new X1650 Pro, dude. It's like having an entirely new computer when you're gaming. SH3 with GWX 2.0 looks amazing!

03-20-08, 11:17 AM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,281 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	ATI seems to be keeping production on the AGP set up. Some of the newer cards are AGP. It is a dying breed though. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-20-08, 12:50 PM	#3
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	I have that exact same video card, Stev1. It works just fine in my MSI KT4V mobo but there is one thing you need to be aware of... ATI driver support for 3D apps and games for AGP cards has been broken since Catalyst Drivers version 7.9 and has still yet to be fixed by AMD/ATI even though the 7.12 drivers have been released. The 7.8 and earlier drivers still work, but you can patch the newer drivers with the ati3duag.dll file from the older drivers. The 7.2 dll worked best for me but it just all depends on your system. Start with 7.8 and work your way back until you find a dll that works. Hopefully, ATI will start acting like they care and fix AGP support with future releases but it seems doubtful after three full releases already. Also make sure you have a good power supply as this card does use an extra power connector. 450w-500w is the range to shoot for but make sure it is rated to supply a steady 24 amps on the +12v DC rail. 32 amps would be even better. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

03-20-08, 02:12 PM	#5
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	It's not so much how many watts your PS has as it is how many amps it can give on each rail, especially the 12-volt rail for the video card since all the fans and drive motors use this as well. I've seen plenty of 500-watt power supplies that maxed out at 18-19 amps for the 12v rail. Check the sticker on it or do a search for your PS specs on Google. Hope you enjoy your new X1650 Pro, dude. It's like having an entirely new computer when you're gaming. SH3 with GWX 2.0 looks amazing! __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

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03-20-08, 01:55 PM	#4
Stev1 Medic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 164 Downloads: 205 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all the help guys. Graf Paper, just to let you know i have a 500 watt power supply fitted,