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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:29:00 -
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Must be:
o AGP 8x
o At least 128mb RAM
o Better than a Geforce 6600GT
o Preferably nVidia
o Cost under ú150 including VAT.
If you fancy winning 10m isk, provide me with the card and the website to buy it from. If I pick that card and site, you get the isk :).
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Kurren
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:34:00 -
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Don't think we're allowed to do this, but I'll anyways... or at least until the thread gets locked...
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Berak FalCheran
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:44:00 -
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Edited by: Berak FalCheran on 24/05/2006 15:44:49
asus
biostar
xfx
apollo
evga
very happy with my eVGA card, btw
edit: hell, i think that eVGA one might actually BE my card 
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Raven Aure
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:49:00 -
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Here we go:
Sapphire X1800GTO 256mb Dual DVI VIVO PCI-E -> ú129.95
HIS X1800GTO IceQ3 Turbo 2x Dual Link DVI VIVO 256MB 256bit GDDR3 PCI-E -> ú154.98
Gainward BLISS GeForce 6800 GS Goes Like Hell 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out VGA + DVI PCI-E -> ú154.93
XFX 7600GT XXX Edition 256mb DDR3 590mhz clock Dual DVI PCI-E -> ú146.74
I'd be looking at the 7600GT out of that lot.
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Kurren
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:54:00 -
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 Originally by: Berak FalCheran
Edited by: Berak FalCheran on 24/05/2006 15:44:49
asus
biostar
xfx
apollo
evga
very happy with my eVGA card, btw
edit: hell, i think that eVGA one might actually BE my card
Damn you! I was gonna link that XFX!!
/runs off and cries
I don't really like the low Core Clock on the XFX, but it can be over clocked most likely... unless it has been already in factory. Which would suck, but that was the only that had me skeptical.
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Kurren
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:55:00 -
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Originally by: Raven Aure
Here we go:
Sapphire X1800GTO 256mb Dual DVI VIVO PCI-E -> ú129.95
HIS X1800GTO IceQ3 Turbo 2x Dual Link DVI VIVO 256MB 256bit GDDR3 PCI-E -> ú154.98
Gainward BLISS GeForce 6800 GS Goes Like Hell 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out VGA + DVI PCI-E -> ú154.93
XFX 7600GT XXX Edition 256mb DDR3 590mhz clock Dual DVI PCI-E -> ú146.74
I'd be looking at the 7600GT out of that lot.
He needs AGP 8x.
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:59:00 -
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holy crap those were some quick responces.
don't forgot this is ú150, not $150 so the company/site needs to be based in the UK (added to rules just in case people didn't make the connection)
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Onubis
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:59:00 -
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Im lookin for a fgx card for around the same budget but, my motherboard only supports AGP. Will i need to get a new motherboard in order to get some of those fancy PCI-E cards?
Oh and iv got a 9800pro atm, any better AGP cards around ofr a reasonable price?
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Raven Aure
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Posted - 2006.05.24 15:59:00 -
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Originally by: Kurren
Originally by: Raven Aure
Here we go:
Sapphire X1800GTO 256mb Dual DVI VIVO PCI-E -> ú129.95
HIS X1800GTO IceQ3 Turbo 2x Dual Link DVI VIVO 256MB 256bit GDDR3 PCI-E -> ú154.98
Gainward BLISS GeForce 6800 GS Goes Like Hell 512MB GDDR3 TV-Out VGA + DVI PCI-E -> ú154.93
XFX 7600GT XXX Edition 256mb DDR3 590mhz clock Dual DVI PCI-E -> ú146.74
I'd be looking at the 7600GT out of that lot.
He needs AGP 8x.
Toast.
Let's try that again.....
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Raven Aure
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:01:00 -
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Round two:
Gainward 6800GS 512mb GOLDEN SAMPLE DDR3 DVI AGP -> ú159.95
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Kurren
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:05:00 -
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Originally by: Onubis
Im lookin for a fgx card for around the same budget but, my motherboard only supports AGP. Will i need to get a new motherboard in order to get some of those fancy PCI-E cards?
Oh and iv got a 9800pro atm, any better AGP cards around ofr a reasonable price?
If you want to upgrade to PCI-E (PCI Express) then yes, you'll need a new motherboard. I would recommend getting one SLi/Crossfire capable. You don't have to set the SLi/Crossfire up immediately, but at least you'll be able to in the future without having to buy another motherboard.
As for something better than your ATi card... ummm... anything with nVidia painted on it  . Seriously though, for reasonable price/niceness... I would go with the XFX listed in the third post. Or the eVGA.
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Berak FalCheran
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:09:00 -
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Originally by: Sarmaul
holy crap those were some quick responces.
don't forgot this is ú150, not $150 so the company/site needs to be based in the UK (added to rules just in case people didn't make the connection)
google tells me ú1 = $1.8 (for the record)
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ParMizaN
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:20:00 -
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personally im going to wait until dx10 is out before doing anything drastic..
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:22:00 -
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Originally by: ParMizaN
personally im going to wait until dx10 is out before doing anything drastic..
I would do, but I just got off the phone from misco and they are refunding what I spent on the 6600GT that fried, and I can't bare to use a GF4 any longer 
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Gumpy Nighthawk
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:22:00 -
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Edited by: Gumpy Nighthawk on 24/05/2006 16:24:14
Here's one for you:
ASUS N6800/TD - 512 MB DDR II for an amazing ú121.99.
This one isnt as fast as the gainward one for 159. But with this one you'll have some money left that you can spend on something else.
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Kurren
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:32:00 -
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Originally by: ParMizaN
personally im going to wait until dx10 is out before doing anything drastic..
Any info on when its supposed to come out? I can't even find info on the WindowsVista site... about Vista. It's driving me crazy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Raven Aure
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:34:00 -
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Originally by: Kurren
Originally by: ParMizaN
personally im going to wait until dx10 is out before doing anything drastic..
Any info on when its supposed to come out? I can't even find info on the WindowsVista site... about Vista. It's driving me crazy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I might suggest this site...
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Erebus Ganmar
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Posted - 2006.05.24 16:37:00 -
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Check this bad boy out, I bought one myself not long back
RADEON X1600PRO, 512MB DDR 2, AGP 8X, AVIVO Edition
VPU RV530PRO (90nm)
Memory 512MB DDR2 Graphics memory
Bus support AGP 8X / 4X
HDTV
Buggered if I can remember where from though! Try www.aria.co.uk, i've used them before
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Tarquin Tarquinius
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Posted - 2006.05.24 18:23:00 -
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Edited by: Tarquin Tarquinius on 24/05/2006 18:23:24
If you're willing to overlook that last criteria, TigerDirect has some really good prices. They had several nVidia 7800s that were right at ú150 (or ~$280), but after shipping it would be a bit more. I found one that fit all criteria (even after shipping probably) except the last one.Linkage
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keepiru
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Posted - 2006.05.24 22:44:00 -
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These guys used to have bad customer service but its been quite good lately, ive been getting stuff off them for the last few months with no issues.
Linkage
Thay have a few 6800GS for 150-170ú.
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Jarra
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Posted - 2006.05.25 00:20:00 -
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Radeon 9800 pro 256mb AGPx8,works very nice for me in many games:)
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FireFoxx80
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Posted - 2006.05.25 07:23:00 -
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Just picked up an AGP 512Mb x1600 Pro.
It's over on eBuyer:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/105773
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/102409
I can easily use it to drive HL2 at 1280x1024, with full HDR, AAx2, etc.
And both Under your puny earthling ú150 notes. ú93 and ú80 respectively.
Make any gratuity in ISK please :)
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Blood Redd
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Posted - 2006.05.25 10:30:00 -
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I would recomend a Gainward card as they are very fast compared to the reference design and are very quiet. They come pre overclocked with more memory.
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Sarmaul
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Posted - 2006.05.25 11:25:00 -
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Originally by: FireFoxx80
Edited by: FireFoxx80 on 25/05/2006 07:26:22
Just picked up an AGP 512Mb x1600 Pro. It's over on eBuyer:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/105773
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/102409
I can easily use it to drive HL2 at 1280x1024, with full HDR, AAx2, etc.
And both Under your puny earthling ú150 notes. ú93 and ú80 respectively.
TBH, the thing is a bit loud, but the ATI-Tool can change the fan-RPM based on temp. *bear in mind that a bit loud to me is based on the PC being silent before, it's inaudible from other side of the room.
Make any gratuity in ISK please :)
I'm going to check the performance tests on tomshardware and the like, but I think my love affair with nvidia maybe coming to an end
Originally by: General Apocalypse
the game is very well balanced
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keepiru
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Posted - 2006.05.25 11:54:00 -
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Edited by: keepiru on 25/05/2006 11:54:13
Originally by: Sarmaul
I'm going to check the performance tests on tomshardware and the like, but I think my love affair with nvidia maybe coming to an end
******slaps sarmaul*
tomshardware lol, so reliable and impartial XD
the 6800GS is faster, btw.
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FireFoxx80
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Posted - 2006.05.25 12:11:00 -
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I'll agree with Kip here, the 6800 looks faster. I guess it's those Pro/XT/XTX/GS/GT/GTS thingies that push a card from being below average to above it.
Aren't I right in thinking that x1??? ATI cards are natively compatible to PCI-E, but nVidia need an AGP/PCI-E bridge chip? Hence why they can offer upto the 7800 with an AGP slot?
Anyway, no complaints from the x1600 card I have. I think a lot of the noise is down to me now having a crap heatsink and pushing the PSU harder.
Bear in mind though, you'll have to upgrade eventually. So I would still go for the cheap-o x1600 and save some notes for a full PCI-E setup at a later date. I share your pain though; I bought the AGP card when it was ú120. For me to replace the box with an Athlon64/PCI-E setup would cost ú400+.
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keepiru
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Posted - 2006.05.25 12:18:00 -
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AFAIK the later NV stuff is native too... anyway, 6800GS are out of production, you cant actually get a hold of them in the USA anymore, so if you plan to stick to AGP grab one while you can.
However, keeping you cash would be a good idea if youd like to upgrade:
AM2 stuff will be available at the start of next week... it is already in some places. Conroe wont be much longer - plenty of people on xtremesystems have one already, someone broke 4GHz on a 2.6GHz conroe the other day.
Keep an eye out on fleebay and youll find plenty of s939 stuff flooding on as early adopters switch mobo/cpu/ram.
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FireFoxx80
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Posted - 2006.05.25 12:28:00 -
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I ruined my nearly-silent Sonata/Passive9200SE/Athlon2400+ setup by upgrading. Might have to go watercooled AM2, though the wife wont approve of the anti-freeze over carpet.
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keepiru
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Posted - 2006.05.25 12:39:00 -
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lol antifreeze.
pure distilled water mate. eve-mail me if you need wc tips :)
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Drizit
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Posted - 2006.05.25 14:22:00 -
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Only one step up but my local supplier sells the XPERTVISION 256MB GEF 6800GS TV/DVI AGP pretty cheap at ú127.76 inc VAT.
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