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Feb 28, 2006, 06:27 PM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Looking @ AGP Card?
Hi guys
Just would like to know what is the best Sapphire (256) AGP card to go for?
any help would be a great help.
Oh all so need to know where in the UK to get it from.
Thanks again guys
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Feb 28, 2006, 10:40 PM
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DriverHeaven Granddaddy
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Might be a good idea to post the specifics about your system. That would help narrow down the options for you.
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Mar 1, 2006, 09:44 AM
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Noise? What noise?
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Strictly technically speaking the X850XTPE is the best 256 meg AGP card available. But is it the best one for your needs? That remains to be seen  |
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Mar 1, 2006, 09:45 AM
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DriverHeaven Extreme Member
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Hehehe I own a X850XT PE  Best ATI card on AGP  |
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Mar 1, 2006, 10:16 AM
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Code Geass.
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not so sure about agp...best agp ati anyway......7800GS
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Mar 1, 2006, 01:21 PM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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LOL
the Spec:
Abit AN8-3rd Eye
Atlantis Sapphire 9700Pro
PQI (PMI) PC3200 1024MB Turbo Memory
900gig
Pioneer DVR-110 DVD+/-R/RW/RAM MultiWriter
Sound Blaster Audigy 2
iiyama LS902UT 21"
Want a good Sapphire Card again.
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Mar 1, 2006, 01:42 PM
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ATi Freak!!
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/AGP.html
Get the first powercolor X850XT, very good proce of £179.95. Powercolor is better IMHO, lifetime warrenty.
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Mar 2, 2006, 07:05 AM
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DriverHeaven Senior Member
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what about x1600 dioes that not go agp?
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Mar 2, 2006, 07:12 AM
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Demonic
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Originally Posted by the big Firefly
what about x1600 dioes that not go agp?
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X1600 sucks compared to the X850XT (PE) |
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Mar 2, 2006, 10:21 AM
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Allergic to WiFi
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I just ordered the 256MB X1600PRO AGP from Newegg for only $129.00 US. Looks like a great upgrade for me from my 9600XT.
Depending on your budget, this may be a good upgrade for you until you can get to PCI-E.
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Mar 2, 2006, 11:29 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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I also purchased the X1600 AGP from newegg for $130,i upgraded from 9600 AIW pro and i am very pleased with this card image quality much better,i use mine for HTPC not that much of a gamer,but all games i do play shows big improvment in IQ and FPS.
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Mar 7, 2006, 02:32 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Originally Posted by SSXeon
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Thanks bud
Just ordered it I'm a bit pissed this is the only place that does the AGP version.
I think the online stores forget that there are still motherboards out there with AGP on and not the PCI-EX. What are they playing at trying to make people have to buy new motherboards.
are well its on its way any how once again bud thanks agian. |
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Mar 7, 2006, 01:29 PM
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With me haveing the latest Drivers ( ATI Radeon 9700 pro) already installed is it ok to just pop in the new card?
or would it be better to install them again when i get the card?
Big thanks for the help guys |
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Mar 7, 2006, 01:30 PM
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Code Geass.
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use drivercleaner and install the latest drivers from ati.com (or omegas if you prefer)
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Mar 8, 2006, 02:23 AM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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Does any one know where the link is for the ATI screensavers are on there site?
I have a few for the 9700 pro but the link i had for them has changed now.
thanks for any help guys
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Mar 8, 2006, 02:48 AM
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DriverHeaven Granddaddy
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Originally Posted by TaWasNe
Does any one know where the link is for the ATI screensavers are on there site?
I have a few for the 9700 pro but the link i had for them has changed now.
thanks for any help guys
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You 'should' be able to find what you want from this link:
http://search.ati.com/nasearch.asp?Q...o.x=11&go.y=16 |
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Mar 8, 2006, 09:36 AM
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Noise? What noise?
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I think they removed some
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Mar 8, 2006, 05:23 PM
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DriverHeaven Junior Member
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ya think they have 
would like to find some of the old ones |
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Mar 8, 2006, 10:11 PM
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Noise? What noise?
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I can send them if you've got an IM client, but it has to be Xfire, I don't use anything else |
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