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Old 10-07-09   #1 (permalink)
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Talking Help Buying AGP GPU!
I'm aiming to buy some Performance Computer but as for now i can only handle some upgrades to my old system. I just want to know which AGP GPU would do great for me. I don't care for High Res. Gaming or too much AA, etc.

I'm thinking of some cards like HD 4670 1GB 128Bit IceQ... also i'm looking for the 512MB one. Also i read of the HD 2900XT and the HD 3850. The thing is that i can't choose. I think i'll buy at circuitcity.com. Any reply/help would be apreciated. I think i'm wasting 100~150US$ as for now. Thanks.
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I'd go for the 4670 or 4650 if I were you. Both are decent cards for an aging AGP system.
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The HD3850 is roughly equal to the HD4670, but the HD4670 uses less power. Which PSU do you have (brand/type)?

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Honestly I would expect performance to be similar on all those cards, considering the P4 cpu and the agp interface. I dont see a 2900XT or 3850 at circuitcity right now, but if the prices are similar then you might as well get the 4670.
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Really thanks for your help. I think i'll get this HD 4670. My PSU is some crap brand with 550W.
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Ah please done buy from circuit city, their deals are nothing like newegg.
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