ATI Radeon X1600 Pro

darkmana · 12-09-2006, 02:10 PM

I'm in the market for a new video card, all I've got right now is an ATI Radeon X300SE (128MB HyperMemory). I'm considering the Radeon X1600 Pro for a mere $204 CND from Tiger Direct. I've got a Pentium IV 3.2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM.

Does anybody have any opinions/advice in this decision? If you wouldn't recommend the X1600, can you point me to another in the sub-$200 range?

HawMan · 12-09-2006, 04:45 PM

The 7800GT is a good card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130035

Im not sure how the Dollars work out, but it seems pretty cheap

Also alot of 7900GS cards

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...NE&N=0&Ntk=all

Mike233 · 12-09-2006, 04:53 PM

go to canadas computer.. theyv got good prices.

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011011&cid=999.243.272

**pharoah** · 12-09-2006, 05:00 PM

the 1650 pro is a bit faster than the 1600pro its a bit cheaper to

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...522422&CatId=0

edit: looks like the canada computers place does have better prices
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=999.243.390
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=999.243.272

here is a couple of cards the 7900gs would be the better of the 2

darkmana · 12-09-2006, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the links, but I found the X1600 for $180 stocked at a nearby Future Shop. I'd much rather buy a PC component from somewhere I can walk back to, in case I have issues.

Now, I've been looking into the X1600, and a considerable amount of people are reporting issues with it upon installation, or months later. Most believe its their PSU (I've got 350W), and some are saying it isn't compatible with the Dell Bios (I own a Dell), having to send it back to ATI to have it 'made compatible'. This is kind of turning me away from the card. Think I should buy it?

**TheMatt** · 12-09-2006, 09:56 PM

If you can afford this card, go for it, it will wam the X1600 out of the park:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150209

You should definatley look into another PSU, as these are high power cards, and that would be a likely cause of issues. What model Dell is it? This would be a good choice if it is compatible:
http://www.pcpower.com/products/view....php?show=S47D

If you want to get it at a shop nearby, look into the 256 MB version, as the X1600 can't use the extra memory, and the memory speed is slower. If you see the X1900GT, look into that instead.

darkmana · 12-10-2006, 07:56 AM

After reading about all of those issues with the Radeon X1600 Pro, I've looked into the X1650 Pro. It supposedly fixes all of the X1600's main issues (such as the tale of non-compatibility with the Dell Bios). I found it again at Future Shop on sale down from $250 to $180 this weekend.

That card recommends a 450W PSU, so I'll most definitely need an upgrade. I have looked into the X1900 series, but they're all a bit out of my reach. That GeForce 7900GS looks quite promising, though.

**Fr4665** · 12-11-2006, 07:21 AM

7900GS is the best for the money right now IMO i got a x1600pro with a 400watt psu and its fine

darkmana · 12-11-2006, 07:22 AM

Actually, I just bought a Radeon X1650 PRO yesterday, it's awesome. Thanks for all the suggestions and advice!

**TheMatt** · 12-11-2006, 08:29 PM

Good to hear. You should look into a new PSU, as your 350 w might not be able to hold up the X1650Pro.

**Fr4665** · 12-12-2006, 01:16 AM

good to hear ! i build a system with the x1650 ! and the customer was very happy with the performance to price !

technewbie2069 · 05-12-2007, 09:57 PM

i think the x1650 has major heating issues as i have one and it runs hot and i have a 430w psu.

**TheMatt** · 05-13-2007, 05:27 PM

Because it is on a larger process technology as the 7600GT, it consumes more power and runs hotter.

12-09-2006, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
darkmana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manitoba, CA Posts: 64 OS: Win7 Pro x64 My System	ATI Radeon X1600 Pro I'm in the market for a new video card, all I've got right now is an ATI Radeon X300SE (128MB HyperMemory). I'm considering the Radeon X1600 Pro for a mere $204 CND from Tiger Direct. I've got a Pentium IV 3.2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. Does anybody have any opinions/advice in this decision? If you wouldn't recommend the X1600, can you point me to another in the sub-$200 range?

12-09-2006, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike233 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Vista My System	go to canadas computer.. theyv got good prices. http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=011011&cid=999.243.272 Last edited by Mike233; 12-09-2006 at 04:57 PM.

12-09-2006, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	the 1650 pro is a bit faster than the 1600pro its a bit cheaper to http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...522422&CatId=0 edit: looks like the canada computers place does have better prices http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=999.243.390 http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...id=999.243.272 here is a couple of cards the 7900gs would be the better of the 2 __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015 Last edited by pharoah; 12-09-2006 at 05:05 PM.

12-09-2006, 07:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
darkmana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manitoba, CA Posts: 64 OS: Win7 Pro x64 My System	Thanks, another question. Thanks for the links, but I found the X1600 for $180 stocked at a nearby Future Shop. I'd much rather buy a PC component from somewhere I can walk back to, in case I have issues. Now, I've been looking into the X1600, and a considerable amount of people are reporting issues with it upon installation, or months later. Most believe its their PSU (I've got 350W), and some are saying it isn't compatible with the Dell Bios (I own a Dell), having to send it back to ATI to have it 'made compatible'. This is kind of turning me away from the card. Think I should buy it?

12-09-2006, 09:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	If you can afford this card, go for it, it will wam the X1600 out of the park: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150209 You should definatley look into another PSU, as these are high power cards, and that would be a likely cause of issues. What model Dell is it? This would be a good choice if it is compatible: http://www.pcpower.com/products/view....php?show=S47D If you want to get it at a shop nearby, look into the 256 MB version, as the X1600 can't use the extra memory, and the memory speed is slower. If you see the X1900GT, look into that instead. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides Last edited by TheMatt; 12-09-2006 at 09:59 PM.

12-09-2006, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,943 OS: Win XP My System	The 7800GT is a good card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130035 Im not sure how the Dollars work out, but it seems pretty cheap Also alot of 7900GS cards http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...NE&N=0&Ntk=all

12-10-2006, 07:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
darkmana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manitoba, CA Posts: 64 OS: Win7 Pro x64 My System	After reading about all of those issues with the Radeon X1600 Pro, I've looked into the X1650 Pro. It supposedly fixes all of the X1600's main issues (such as the tale of non-compatibility with the Dell Bios). I found it again at Future Shop on sale down from $250 to $180 this weekend. That card recommends a 450W PSU, so I'll most definitely need an upgrade. I have looked into the X1900 series, but they're all a bit out of my reach. That GeForce 7900GS looks quite promising, though.

12-11-2006, 07:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	7900GS is the best for the money right now IMO i got a x1600pro with a 400watt psu and its fine __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

12-11-2006, 07:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
darkmana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manitoba, CA Posts: 64 OS: Win7 Pro x64 My System	Actually, I just bought a Radeon X1650 PRO yesterday, it's awesome. Thanks for all the suggestions and advice!

12-11-2006, 08:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Good to hear. You should look into a new PSU, as your 350 w might not be able to hold up the X1650Pro. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

12-12-2006, 01:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	good to hear ! i build a system with the x1650 ! and the customer was very happy with the performance to price ! __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

05-12-2007, 09:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
technewbie2069 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: canada Posts: 5 OS: XP Home sp2 My System	Re: ATI Radeon X1600 Pro i think the x1650 has major heating issues as i have one and it runs hot and i have a 430w psu.

05-13-2007, 05:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: ATI Radeon X1600 Pro Because it is on a larger process technology as the 7600GT, it consumes more power and runs hotter. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides