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Gfx Card recommendation

  • 10-09-2006 06:26PM
    #1
    cython
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,844 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Building a computer over the next while, and I am currently in the process of putting together a shopping list. Have a fair idea of the general spec (Intel Core 2 Duo E6400, 2GB RAM, ABIT AB9 Mobo (http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=323532) being the main part of the outline at the moment).

    Just wondering if anyone could recommend a decent, but not overly expensive Gfx card for a rig like this? It would be PCI Express, but if possible I don't really want to spend over 150, as while I will be using it for games, it will be used for a number of other purposes that need decent all round hardware.

    Any help would be appreciated,

    Thanks


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  • #2
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    For around €150 you got three choices as I see it

    7600GS [within budget]
    Capable enough midrange card if you cannot afford to go outside of your budget.

    7600GT [slightly over budget]
    Higher end of the midrange spectrum, very good performance/price ratio the one to go for if buying right now.

    X1650XT [unknown price but somewhere around the 7600GT]
    Due some time in September or slightly later, the X1650XT is ATI's 7600GT killer promising better performance and at a cheaper price if the computer wont be built till the end of the month or so then hold out and see if ATI delivers.


  • #3
    cython
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,844 ✭✭✭cython


    Thanks for that 8T8.

    Ideally I'd like to be able to have this built ASAP, as I am heading back to college, and don't want to be starting on it in the middle of a hectic timetable, though some of the parts I want off komplett are out of stock with no expected date for new stock, so it could be a while before I get everything I need, by which time the X1650XT might be out.

    Any one else have any suggestions? I am taking 8T8's advice on board anyway, but I am just looking for a general consensus also

    Thanks


  • #4
    uberpixie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,864 ✭✭✭uberpixie


    cython wrote:
    Thanks for that 8T8.

    Ideally I'd like to be able to have this built ASAP, as I am heading back to college, and don't want to be starting on it in the middle of a hectic timetable, though some of the parts I want off komplett are out of stock with no expected date for new stock, so it could be a while before I get everything I need, by which time the X1650XT might be out.

    Any one else have any suggestions? I am taking 8T8's advice on board anyway, but I am just looking for a general consensus also

    Thanks

    Personally I would get the 7600GT as a minimum for gaming.

    8T8 has listed the best cards for your budget as it stands.


  • #5
    DVD-Lots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭DVD-Lots


    I know I keep harping on about them but check out www.ankermann-pc.com , quality pc's built for you at stupidly cheap prices. Just configured a E6400, Asus P5B mobo, 2GB Kingston RAM, 160GB SATA-II Samsung HDD, LG DVD burner, 256MB 7600GT GFX, 550w Power Supply and an asspire x-plorer case for just over €1,000 with 2 year warranty included. don't know what ure budget is but give it a go anyway, I just got mine 3 weeks ago and have no complaints yet.


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