nVidia graphics card recommendations...

rjs

Hi guys,
I'm looking to get a new graphics card around the £100 - £130 mark.

I seem to be able to get a Geforce 6 6600GT (128Mb) for £127:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=81344

or a Geforce 5900XT (also 128Mb) for £120:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=58644

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these cards and which one you would recommend?
I am tempted to go for the 5900XT, as the 6600GT gives me the impression it is a budget Geforce6 and so probably not that good.

Thanks in advance

Robbie

feld · Guru Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 593 Location: USA

i just ordered a 6600GT. I heard GREAT stuff about it. Benches quite well. Read this about it. I cant wait for it to come!

http://www.amdreview.com/reviews.php?rev=xfx6600gt&page=1

-Feld
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timmfin · Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 4:44 am Post subject:

Definatly get the 6600gt over the 5 series card, it will give you a lot more performance.

rjs · Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 1:03 pm Post subject:

Ok cool. thanks for the advice. My only worry now is that my PSU (250W - it is the default PSU in a Shuttle SN45G) won't be able to cope.

Robbie

WladyX · Guru Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 503 Location: Romania

I've bought a 6600 GT, i'm sure the the PSU won't cope!
I have troubles with the card, it gives me a violet tint, probably i will replace it! Also google for Nvidia 6600 GT problems, you will be amaged what the forums say about 6600 and 6800, i'm thinking maybe to get my money back and buy a 5900!
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