[Codemaster]

I'm looking for a new graphics card, around the $200-300 price range, or lower if possible, my friend has a Radeon 9600 XT and I like that, so I'd like to go with a Radeon of some sort. I'd like to be able to record stuff from my TV, and (if its possible) use my TV as a monitor, without loosing graphical performance if possible (I'm mainly a gamer, so speed is essential, and I'll deal to live without those last 2 requests if it gets me better graphics). For around that price range, what would you recommend?

 

[Codemaster]

anyone?

 

[Majixlt]

It's all in what you want n Need but Gforce has been good to me.

 

[Triple6]

http://www.ati.com/products/radeon9800/aiw9800pro/index.html

 

[gotrootdude]

PNY Verto GeForce 6600 GT 128MB AGP $187 at BestBuy.com

BestBuy.com currently has 25% off PNY graphics cards, bringing the PNY Verto GeForce 6600 GT 128MB Graphics Card to $187 + shipping. Free in-store pickup. The PCI version is this price as well.
PNY Verto GeForce 6600 GT 128MB AGP $187 at BestBuy.com Click Here
Discuss (1) Posted 3:16 AM PST 1/16/05 by Ben

BestBuy.com currently has 25% off PNY graphics cards, bringing the PNY Verto GeForce 6600 GT 128MB Graphics Card to $187 + shipping. Free in-store pickup. The PCI version is this price as well.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?j=1&id=pcmcat32500050048&type=category

Sorry, I just realized their sold out of AGP cards.. here: http://castle.pricewatch.com/search/search.idq?qc="6600GT"*+AND+"AGP"*&cr=6600gt+agp

 

[Codemaster]

Thanks for all the suggestions, with the All In Wonder 9800 Pro, will that still deliver good gaming graphics even with all those features, ect.?

 

[Deathblow]

http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20041004/vga_charts-04.html Here's some Comparisons

 

[Codemaster]

Thanks I think I'm going to go with that one, just to make sure, this: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-297&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

is the right card right?

 

[Deathblow]

Umm, it's a card. Just remember that the 9800's are getting out of date now, and are only on par with the Geforce 5's. That's alot of money to spend on a card that may not do what ya want shortly. If your set on it, then give www.pricewatch.com a look to make sure your getting a good deal.

 

[Codemaster]

9800 is better than a 9600 right? because my friend has a 9600 and everything looks really nice, so even if this card was just a little bit better than his, I'd be satisfied.

 

[Skivvywaver]

A 9800 Pro is better than a 9600 XT. It is still an upper end card, just not the meanest kid on the block anymore.

Neither is my X800XT PE. It is a battle to try to stay on top and I'll never be there. The 9800 will play just about any game decently.

 

[brite750]

6800gt-256 is more $400, i think the 6600gt are probably pretty close to the 98000pro level but the 6600 is newer tech. Your in a price range thats still kind of mid range. My first thought was the 9800pro too, take a look at the ATI X cards

Looks like the X800 are out of your range too

 

[Codemaster]

I don't need something absolutely great, I just need something that'll last a while and be good, hell I'd live with my friends 9600, but then I wouldn't be able to brag about my card being better then, would I?

 

[digger747]

I agree with everyone else.I have a 9800 pro and can play any game,doom 3 or what ever at highest settings.Wasnt that long ago 9800 pro was king.still good card.For what you want to do get the all-in -wonder 9800 pro.If your happy with friends 9600 pro,you will love the 9800.

 

[clevehill]

I am trying to order a PIII power supply. But I can't find one. I need one that doesn't have the extra 4 Pin 12v connector.

Does anyone know of a site where I can get an older Power Supply like this. Or if I can use the P4 power supply and not use the 12v connector.

 

[Codemaster]

I am trying to order a PIII power supply. But I can't find one. I need one that doesn't have the extra 4 Pin 12v connector.

Does anyone know of a site where I can get an older Power Supply like this. Or if I can use the P4 power supply and not use the 12v connector.

Don't you think you should make a new thread for this?

And thanks, I'm going to go with the AIW 9800 Pro.

 

[Triple6]

I am trying to order a PIII power supply. But I can't find one. I need one that doesn't have the extra 4 Pin 12v connector.

Does anyone know of a site where I can get an older Power Supply like this. Or if I can use the P4 power supply and not use the 12v connector.

Just don't use the extra plug, some Pentiums 4's don't even use it. It will work just fine.