Which Graphics Card?

**Beirut** · 08-23-2006, 23:31

Originally Posted by orangat

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I remembered you were insisting that the 7800gs was a good buy for a new build. And now we might have something that comes close for half the price.

I never said you were wrong, I merely said I was half right.

**orangat** · 08-24-2006, 00:55

lol Only after some severe arm twisting to bring you into the light.

This is what you originaly said thread-

"As for the video card, a lot depends on whether you are going AGP or PCI-E. AGP will save you money and allow you good range of medium to high power cards. PCI-E will cost more but then the best ($$$) cards will then be available."

**Beirut** · 08-24-2006, 11:39

Originally Posted by orangat

lol Only after some severe arm twisting to bring you into the light.

This is what you originaly said thread-

"As for the video card, a lot depends on whether you are going AGP or PCI-E. AGP will save you money and allow you good range of medium to high power cards. PCI-E will cost more but then the best ($$$) cards will then be available."

(Builds voodoo doll of Orangat and places it nest to tape deck playing Celine Dion on endless loop.)

I agreed to agree with you, saw the flashlight you so delicately blasted me in the eyes with, and said that AGP cards, if the price was right, were still good cards to buy.

Just so you know, I'm looking at a PCI-E setup (with a 7950 card) to fly with. So if you can get the Celine-ringing out of your ears in a month or two, I might ask you a few questions.

**Master_Thief** · 08-24-2006, 19:11

Celine Dion...Ouch!

Anyway, my hunt for the x850 xt was in vain, and the Gainward 7600 is proving illusive as well. So I think the x850 pro is my best bet. Thanks for all the help everyone

**Geezer57** · 08-25-2006, 16:06

Master Thief: hope you get one that unlocks to 16 pipelines ... cheers for your new toy!

**Master_Thief** · 08-25-2006, 18:09

Thanks. Annoying thing is I wont be able to get it for another few days. But drinks all round anyway

**Master_Thief** · 08-27-2006, 10:36

Hey all. I still haven't got the card but I will once I know one more thing. The x850 pro requires a minimum of a 300w psu but recommends a higher version. I have a 300w psu. Will the computer still run properly even thogh I only just pass the minimum requirement or will it have bad side effects, because if so then its game over for me and my new card: I need the computer to work perfectly as its for work as well as play.