New PCI-E Card For The Kids?.

jon bda · 14th May 2007, 12:11

Hey all, picking up a new Aopen barebones for the kids next weekend (Aopen EZ-915T XC Cube), its basically just a Skt775 version of the P4 one they have at the moment.

It uses PCI-E instead of AGP for the gfx, and seeing as i haven't been up to speed with whats hot and whats not graphically for years i was wondering if anyone had any advice for a budget-ish card that will be better than their current 6600GT?.

I was looking at something like a 512meg X1950 Pro, should be able to pick one up for around £80 secondhand i reckon. Any good or should i be looking at something else you think?.

Jenks69 · 14th May 2007, 13:08

I'd love to be one of your kids! LOL

jon bda · 14th May 2007, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Jenks69

I'd love to be one of your kids! LOL

LOL, i'm looking forward to a few years time when #1 son is old enough to get a job and can pay for his own bloody PC bits...they want a laptop in their room now as well fer gawds sake...

pumpman · 14th May 2007, 17:08

Id get an 8600gt Jon mid range reasonable price dx10 card will last a few years

jon bda · 15th May 2007, 08:13

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Originally Posted by pumpman

Id get an 8600gt Jon mid range reasonable price dx10 card will last a few years

Have you tried one at all mate?.

pumpman · 15th May 2007, 10:38

ive got an 8800gt jon, but im picking up one up shortly just waiting on a chap on hexus getting back to me