So this FX 5200 just needs to be replaced. It's holiday season, and the money I thought I'd have for the Conroe upgrade isn't really around. I need to upgrade this video card, it's having major problems keeping up in performance on new games and to be honest the graphical quality sucks.
My options are limited now, basically the 7600GS, 7600GT or 7800GS. The 7800GS is still way more than I'm willing to spend on an AGP card (cheapest ones are still in the $300+ CAD range). So it's between the XFX 7600GS 256MB at $160, or the Leadtek 7600GT 256MB at $204.
My main question is should I push for the extra $40 for the GT? Is it really that much better or will I be satisfied enough with the GS? Obviously I know both cards aren't going to get me stellar performance, but if the GT is *that* much better I'll push for the extra $40 or so.
Oh and then my other question, is the X1600 Pro even comparable to either the 7600GS or GT? I can get it for actually a bit less, and if its as good as either of them I'll go for it instead. Somehow I'm doubting it is, but I figured I'd ask anyway.
Thanks.
My options are limited now, basically the 7600GS, 7600GT or 7800GS. The 7800GS is still way more than I'm willing to spend on an AGP card (cheapest ones are still in the $300+ CAD range). So it's between the XFX 7600GS 256MB at $160, or the Leadtek 7600GT 256MB at $204.
My main question is should I push for the extra $40 for the GT? Is it really that much better or will I be satisfied enough with the GS? Obviously I know both cards aren't going to get me stellar performance, but if the GT is *that* much better I'll push for the extra $40 or so.
Oh and then my other question, is the X1600 Pro even comparable to either the 7600GS or GT? I can get it for actually a bit less, and if its as good as either of them I'll go for it instead. Somehow I'm doubting it is, but I figured I'd ask anyway.
Thanks.