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« on: January 16, 2005, 01:38:22 PM »
Well My Beloved ATI 9800 Pro Died yesterday!!!

I think it got too hot! The fan swich got bumped to low...

SO, I have made my choice for a replacement.....

The GeForce 6600 GT OC by BFG

This would be a monumental switch for me since The last time I had a Nvidiot card was back in 97ish...

But, the price to proformance value of this card is as good as I could find in the $200 - $300 price range....

here is the link to the one I got...

Here is a a revew on it...
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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2005, 11:17:40 AM »
Hmm, I had to spend 40 minutes on hold to find out, but this is an AGP 2.0 (1.5V) device, so I can get it IF I get the money together.
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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2005, 08:56:25 PM »

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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2005, 06:34:59 PM »
Hmmm, makes the 6600 GT not look at appetizing. :(
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2005, 07:43:45 AM »
Looks like it,s the best thing out there right now.

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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2005, 09:33:51 PM »
For the price, it's good.  But those ATI cards did beat it a lot.
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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2005, 09:37:09 PM »
Yeah, but you have to look at the price range not the card.

If you dont compare cards by there price first then specs, It is like comparing apples and oranges

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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2005, 09:39:59 PM »
No, you need to compare both price AND speed.  That way you find the best value.  Price isn't everything.
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« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2005, 09:43:46 PM »
no what I am saying is that you need to compare Cards at the same price range

Like when I was looking for a card I wanted to spend around $200 So I dident even look at the X800. I compared the 9800 vs the 6600 GT OC vs 6800

And in that price range the 6600GT OC is the best .....
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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2005, 09:48:15 PM »
I look for the most bang for my buck.
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2005, 09:56:17 PM »
And in this case the 6600GT OC has the most bang for under $350
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