"MSI RADEON X700PRO (128 MB)" vs "Asus ATI X1600PRO 512MB"

goranOh · 11-01-2006, 03:05 AM

I´m in desperate need of a new graphic card. But because I only have a 350W PSU I don´t have much to choose from.

Was thinking of buying an ATI x1600. In the closest computer store they have Asus - with 256 Mb and 512 Mb - and the guy there suggested the one with 512 Mb. Also he said that ATI is more "reliable" than Nvidia.

I was wondering if I will get a decent improvement with this change? Or if I should go for something else.
A new PSU and all that stuff will have to wait until I get a whole new computer.

Any advices are welcome!

**Fr4665** · 11-01-2006, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by goranOh

Also he said that ATI is more "reliable" than Nvidia.

thats not true it depends from card to card and usually is a personal opinion.
to get a massive performance jump from the x700 id go with atleast a 7600GTS from Evga. i have the x1600pro and it does the job nicely but i wouldnt buy one (got it as a present) save up for a new psu and a dx10 video card. unless you really really need the graphics performance (i agree you can never have enough) but u must realize the x1600 isnt the greatest or the latest and all the x1k and geforce 7 series will be obsolete once Directx10 comes out

for the time being id look at the 7600GTS like i said from Evga its a card for around 120$ but can only be found online unless your computer store can order it. the x1600 is gooed enough for gaming and paired with my pentium D 940 it can play almost any game on high graphics settings.

overall if you upgrade to a dx10 card dont dont upgrade to the x1600 or the 7600 id suggest a full new system build based on a intel C2D

goranOh · 11-01-2006, 11:18 AM

Ok... I bought a MSI NX7600GT (the only 7600 they had in store right now). Somehow I trust you more than the one in the store :). It was a bit more expensive than I counted for, but hopefully my computer will be able to survive another year with this.

Thanks!

**Cellus** · 11-01-2006, 01:09 PM

Given your system specs and this new video card, you should definitely get a better PSU.

goranOh · 11-24-2006, 04:53 AM

I am getting a little concerned that you are right, Cellus. I also bought a wireless network card and put it in.
When the computer stays on for awhile, with several programs running - I sometimes get a Blue Screen!
The video card I bought had the PSU requirement 350 W in shiny red text on the package. I wouldn´t be surprised if that is going to be a problem eventually.
The improvements in games with the new card is above expectations though, so I will look for a new PSU.

**TheMatt** · 11-24-2006, 08:42 PM

That is the minimum requirement, but depending on your specs, you will probably need much more. What is your other hardware?

11-01-2006, 03:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
goranOh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 37 OS: XP My System	"MSI RADEON X700PRO (128 MB)" vs "Asus ATI X1600PRO 512MB" I´m in desperate need of a new graphic card. But because I only have a 350W PSU I don´t have much to choose from. Was thinking of buying an ATI x1600. In the closest computer store they have Asus - with 256 Mb and 512 Mb - and the guy there suggested the one with 512 Mb. Also he said that ATI is more "reliable" than Nvidia. I was wondering if I will get a decent improvement with this change? Or if I should go for something else. A new PSU and all that stuff will have to wait until I get a whole new computer. Any advices are welcome!

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11-01-2006, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
goranOh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 37 OS: XP My System	Ok... I bought a MSI NX7600GT (the only 7600 they had in store right now). Somehow I trust you more than the one in the store :). It was a bit more expensive than I counted for, but hopefully my computer will be able to survive another year with this. Thanks!

11-24-2006, 04:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
goranOh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 37 OS: XP My System	I am getting a little concerned that you are right, Cellus. I also bought a wireless network card and put it in. When the computer stays on for awhile, with several programs running - I sometimes get a Blue Screen! The video card I bought had the PSU requirement 350 W in shiny red text on the package. I wouldn´t be surprised if that is going to be a problem eventually. The improvements in games with the new card is above expectations though, so I will look for a new PSU.