6600GT-range cards

[BlackKnight]

Just another one of those advice threads. Im upgrading, AGP only. My comp is P4 3.06ghz, 1gb ram.

 

Basically I'm wondering about these cards- I've been looking for an AGP 6600GT myself- this is what I've found are the best cards in this price range. I have relative prices in AUD.

 

 

Sapphire Radeon 9600XT 256MB - $150

Older chipset, but cheap. It manages 800*600 in Quake 4 semi-playably.

 

Gigabyte 6600 AGP 256MB - $180

Vanilla 6600 so performance aint great, but its a decent brand, has more memory, and is cheap.

 

MSI 6600GT AGP 128MB - $215

Decent performance, along with the rest. This card's draw is that it has VIVO as well for that price. I'm probably gonna ge this one.

 

Leadtek 6600GT AGP 128MB - $230

Slightly (very slightly- few frames) better performance than any other 6600GT. Apparently it cools well too and is a bit cheap.

 

Gigabyte 6600GT AGP 128MB - $235 / $280

Performs decently, cools well. The $280 version has VIVO. Still I havn't seen that its better than the MSI one, which is cheaper.

 

Leadtek 6800LE AGP 128MB - $230

Based on the 6800 reference, so more features than these 6600GTs but not as good performance? Thats what I gleaned but Im not sure.

 

Leadtek 6800 AGP 128MB - $310

The 256-bit 6800 series, should speak for itself. Outclasses all the 6600GTs but is more expensive.

 

 

These are cards I've been able to find retail in Sydney pretty easily, and the prices are just for comparison. Honestly Id say the MSI 6600GT is the best deal overall, and from what I gather it is heaps cheap at that price point right now, at least over here. Any suggestions?

[Gryph]

I'd suggest the MSI 6600GT too. I mean, I wouldn't pay anymore for an AGP card.

[Madman]

The MSI one was one of the faster cards in tests when i informed myself, so go with the MSI

Edited October 26, 2005 by Madman