card buying advice

[ishjyot]

hi all
i need some some help from you ppl.i have a xfx fx 5200 256mb card and it has served me well for the last 1 year.but now when i play need for speed most wanted at 1024*768 with medium settings, i get 15-17 frames per second:(.
i have a budget of a 100 $ only.could you please tell me whether xfx 6200 agp(256mb) will give me any performance improve in most wanted.like 25 frames per second.i would be grateful for your advice.also whether xfx 6200 128 mb would be better or the 256mb one because i have heard that the 256 mb is 64 bit whereas 128 mb one is 128 bit.which one should buy????i need to play most wanted at atleast 25 frames per second.:(
plzzzzzz help me in choosing my card.i cant get hold of a ati 9550.so the choice is between 6200 128mb or 256 mb.:)

[suprafreak6]

get a 6600 128...borrow some money from a friend
(GO INDIA! and welcome to filesharing talk)

[lynx]

A 6200 is only a small step up from a 5200. The main reason for bringing out the 6200 was the transition to pci-e. The AGP version was brought oit for backwards compatibility.

You won't see much of an improvement with the 6200, certainly not worth upgrading from a 5200. You should be able to get a 6600 for about $100, but personally I'd recommend raising your budget slightly and getting a 6600GT. Do NOT get a 6600LE, they cost the same as a 6600 but they are totally crippled.

[ishjyot]

wow is that so???????lol
so the 6200 wont help me much.i think i will go in for a 6600 for sure.;)
and yeah what are friends for?????ha ha ha ha ha ha.thanks for your advice lynx and suprafreak6.

[S!X]

Definately go for the 6600GT, its a great budget card.

[Jäger]

6600GT or if you can find a 6800 on clearance (Circuit City had them for $80 after rebate one week)

[suprafreak6]

6600gt! dont get pny i have one and i need to send it in to replace..

[ishjyot]

lmao..............hey ppl i think ya'll have overlooked the fact that i'm from india and the prices here are double the prices in the usa.6600gt.lol.
am reaaaaaaaaly serious, the prices are almost double.ya ppl dont know what we have to go through in india to get a decent card.fuk.

[suprafreak6]

i know what you have to go threw cuz im indian BUT where are you in india (just a sidenote) and also possibly you could just import it...

[clocker]

You don't know what we have to go through to get decent curry.

[Snee]

i know what you have to go threw cuz im indian BUT where are you in india (just a sidenote) and also possibly you could just import it...
India, Illinois.


Right.



Anyhow, I might go for an ATi x1600pro, it's about as cheap a 6600gt, and more recent.

The x700pros are ok too.

[Virtualbody1234]

i know what you have to go threw cuz im indian BUT where are you in india (just a sidenote) and also possibly you could just import it...
India, Illinois.


Right.



Anyhow, I might go for an ATi x1600pro, it's about as cheap a 6600gt, and more recent.

The x700pros are ok too.I think he's looking for an AGP card so that needs to be specified.

[Snee]

There are x1600pro and x700pro agp cards :unsure:

[ishjyot]

You don't know what we have to go through to get decent curry.
lolz........i can have decent curry whenever i want to

[suprafreak6]

same, just ask the mum

[lynx]

Same.

My problem is which to choose. Over 100 Indian restaurants within 10 miles,
and probably 3 times that number which are just take-aways.

[suprafreak6]

haha who knew lynx was brown?

[clocker]

I'll trade ya'll some excellent Mexican for some good Indian food......

[suprafreak6]

we got this place named burrito jalisco, theyre authentic me and my friends go over there all the time

[clocker]

Yup.
Those Menonnites really know their Mexican cuisine.

[fatbobsarmy]

X700 are fairly decent agp cards and you can pick them up cheap i found mine for $180(AU).. so yeah if you are looking for cheap x700 is the way to go..

[ishjyot]

X700 are fairly decent agp cards and you can pick them up cheap i found mine for $180(AU).. so yeah if you are looking for cheap x700 is the way to go..
hey fatbobsarmy
thnx for your advice m8 but i think you didnt read my post.my budget is 100$ or maybe 110.lolzz.sorry m8 the x700 is a wee bit too much.anyway thanx for your advice.am lookin for a 6600 or 9600 or maybe even a 9550 256mb :)

[ishjyot]

X700 are fairly decent agp cards and you can pick them up cheap i found mine for $180(AU).. so yeah if you are looking for cheap x700 is the way to go..
hey fatbobsarmy
thnx for your advice m8 but i think you didnt read my post.my budget is 100$ or maybe 110.lolzz.sorry m8 the x700 is a wee bit too much.anyway thanx for your advice.am lookin for a 6600 or 9600 or maybe even a 9550 256mb :)
oops:O did you say australian dollars??my mistake.yep i think x700 too is an option then.me gonna finalise soon.;)

[peat moss]

X700 are fairly decent agp cards and you can pick them up cheap i found mine for $180(AU).. so yeah if you are looking for cheap x700 is the way to go..
hey fatbobsarmy
thnx for your advice m8 but i think you didnt read my post.my budget is 100$ or maybe 110.lolzz.sorry m8 the x700 is a wee bit too much.anyway thanx for your advice.am lookin for a 6600 or 9600 or maybe even a 9550 256mb :)



The Sapphire 9550 " powered by Ati " card is a good choice @ $78.00 cdn. My friend has one she plays games no problem . Half life mostly but a few others .
http://computing.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/ps_12144180/111601.html

[Appzalien]

You would be well advised to save your money until you can afford a 6800GS ($200 US) which will surely come down by the time you can afford it. This will probably be the last AGP card you will have to buy and it has 12 pixel pipelines possibly 16 if you tweak it. There is also a 7800GS out now for AGP but at $300 US it would be quite some time before you could save your money or it comes down to your level.

[ishjyot]

You would be well advised to save your money until you can afford a 6800GS ($200 US) which will surely come down by the time you can afford it. This will probably be the last AGP card you will have to buy and it has 12 pixel pipelines possibly 16 if you tweak it. There is also a 7800GS out now for AGP but at $300 US it would be quite some time before you could save your money or it comes down to your level.
i know your suggestion is good but am gonna change to pci express in about 3-4 months so this card is jus a temporary solution;).am gettin powercolor 9550 256mb for 90-95$.waddaya fink???????:)

[clocker]

I think you're wasting $100 on a card that will only be used for 3-4 months.

Save the money and put it towards the new build.

[suprafreak6]

i agree with him...(clocker)

[ApacNTS]

i agree as well. if you shortchange yourself now you'll be pissed later. get something worth having for awhile so you arent left behind quicker than you want.