Danavas

Hey I was wondering what the cheapest PCI graphics card I could get was. Im gona use eVGA's step up program to turn my 7800 GT into a 7800 GTX or GTX KO. However I have to send them my old card before they'll ship me the new one. So I need a cheap PCI card that will run XP (perferably with a DVI out but not necessary).

I would post this in the Wanted section, but my rep is only 50.

This is what im lookin at right now http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814102447R

Thanks for the help.

EDIT: I am willing to buy used ones from members.

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sccr64472

Probably a stupid question, but before you do this, have you tried to unlock the extra 4 pipes already?

Danavas

I havent actually heard of a way to do that, kinda scared of fryin the board if there is a way.

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MAXX

Im prety sure that you can't unlock the pipes, correct me if im wrong.

Edit: As for the card here is a really cheep one- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130224

sccr64472

The older ones were unlockable. You're not risking anything, it's a simple procedure. I'll edit this if I can find the link to a quick walkthrough. It will either work or won't work,but it can't hurt to try it. If it works, you just saved yourself some dough. If not,no harm done

Danavas

but that KO is tempting, and ill only be another $150 >.>

I'll give it a shot tho.

Back on topic tho, anyone got a cheap pci graphics card? lol

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MAXX

I new about the older ones, but i thought that they just started making the 7800GT with only 20 not 24 and locking the other 4. But i don;t know, when did you buy your card.

Edit: PCI or PCI Express

sccr64472

Scour the clearance section from these websites if you have time

http://sunbeamtech.com/PURCHASING.htm

protagonist

I just picked up the Visiontek ATI Radeon 7K card. It's a straight PCI card that costed me about 50 smacks. It runs incredibly, even offering dual-monitor support. If you're looking for a powerhouse for little bux, check it out.

Strider_2001

So any video card can be traded in or just the Evga ones....And how much more do you have to pay for the new card...