Video card bottleneck?...

[CollisioN]

I was thinking about getting a new video card for my pc, although i dont know whether i should get a 6600gt or a 6800. I have a P4 2.4ghz pcu and i was wondering if either of those cards will bottleneck because of it. Id sooner get the 6800, but if it will perform the same as the 6600gt then im not going to spend the extra money. Also if u guys think i should get a different card then feel free to tell me, but i dont want to spend more than $200. Also i have an agp slot. Thanks.

[imported_mn9500]

Re: Video card bottleneck?...

for under $200, you could get the ati radeon x700(256mb), the nvidia geforce 6600gt(128mb), or the lowest, the nvidia geforce 6200 256mb video card. i dont anything about if it will bottleneck your system.

[imported_MiG]

Re: Video card bottleneck?...

POWERCOLOR X800GT 256MB
Beats the 6600GT and maybe the 6800.
And it wont bottlenexk your 2.4.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131420

[CollisioN]

Re: Video card bottleneck?...

is the x700 seriously better than the 6600gt or the 6800 ,

also Mig the one u showed it pci-e, i have an agp slot so thats out of the question.

[Mazstermind]

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HEY, I also have a 2.4ghz P4. The card i chose is a Evga 6800. This card has done amazing things for me. i was able to overclock it and unlock the extra pipes and shaders. i know im not using it to its full potential because i only have 768 megs of ram. heres a linky to where i purchased it, the total was $194.00 from newegg... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130202

[CollisioN]

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mazstermind what settings do u play bf2 on and whats your average fps.
I was thinking about getting the xfx 6800 version but it looks like it might over heat. Thanks

[Mazstermind]

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my settings are currently at medium with tex filter on high 4x aa. however with my card o'clocked from 325 core 700 memory to 380 core 820 memory the graphics are as good as any high detail screen shots ive seen. as far as my framerate goes i think i average 35 to 40 fps, keep in mind i really need more ram. I have gotten everything down to where my gameplay is smooth....forgot to mention i use rivatuner to o'clock and i have the temp of my card visible at all times, i average 55 to 60 degrees when playing...stock cooling.

[Snake101]

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I have the XFX 6800 AGP and it works wonders for me :) I play the game on medium with one setting on high and AA at 2x with no stuttering...ever.

[lil_jimmy_norton]

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is the x700 seriously better than the 6600gt or the 6800 ,

also Mig the one u showed it pci-e, i have an agp slot so thats out of the question.

No the x700 is not. If you get the 6800, go with the eVGA, that's what most ppl have been having the best luck unlocking.

[maforduk]

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I have a 2.26Ghz 512Mb and XFX 6600GT 128Mb. Settings are Medium, one low and
AAx2.

If I were you, I would get the 6600GT until you can get a Higher Processor Speed...not worth the extra cash...also, how much memory do you have?

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: Video card bottleneck?...

I have a 2.26Ghz 512Mb and XFX 6600GT 128Mb. Settings are Medium, one low and
AAx2.

If I were you, I would get the 6600GT until you can get a Higher Processor Speed...not worth the extra cash...also, how much memory do you have?

The 6800nu outperforms the 6600gt (even before it is unlocked) and is only $30 more.

[CollisioN]

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I have 512mb ram right now, but i was going to buy a gig when i get the card. Also i have to buy a new psu, any suggestions?

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: Video card bottleneck?...

I have 512mb ram right now, but i was going to buy a gig when i get the card. Also i have to buy a new psu, any suggestions?

How much do you want to spend on the PSU?

[CollisioN]

Re: Video card bottleneck?...

uh, not a whole lot, maybe like around 60 or less