XFX GeForce 7600GT 'Vs' XFX 6800XT

Vanchatron · 12-17-2006, 09:44 PM

XFX GeForce 7600GT - http://www.videocardshop.co.uk/produ...id=PV-T73G-UGD

XFX 6800XT - http://www.savastore.com/productinfo...pid=45&tid=220

I was just wondering which is the better card as I'm looking to upgrade my Video card before Christmas, thanks.

HK

**pharoah** · 12-17-2006, 11:34 PM

if you are still getting the asrock board you linked to in the other thread.you better get the 6800xt you linked to here its an agp card,and will work with that mother board.the 7600gt you linked to here is a pci-x card,and wont work with that mother board.

Indoril Nerevar · 12-17-2006, 11:38 PM

The cards you've linked to can't be compared, because they are different types. One is AGP and the other is PCI-Express. You need to check your motherboard and see whether it has an AGP slot or a PCI-Express slot, and then find the appropriate cards.

Whatever the case, I'd go for the 7600 (both the cards come in AGP and PCI-E versions). The 6800 was a very good card, but it's getting old now, and newer games will take advantage of newer cards better than older cards.

EDIT: Looks like pharoah beat me to the draw again!

**TheMatt** · 12-18-2006, 02:58 PM

The 6800XT actually had 8 pipelines, the same as the 6800GS. Go for the 7600GT, it is a much better card.

bat21 · 12-21-2006, 10:54 PM

6800GS is actually quite close to the 7600GT's performance. 6800XT isn't close to either though.

floydfan · 12-21-2006, 11:14 PM

the 6800xt gets beat by the 6600gt, the 7600gt walks all over the 6800xt. you could get a 7600gt if you have an agp board, but youre gonna have to pay more as opposed to the pci-e version since the card isnt a native agp card and therefore needs a bridge to talk to an agp slot.

bat21 · 12-23-2006, 12:27 AM

Yeah not really worth it I agree it's like a $50.00+ difference with the AGP and PCI 7600GT.

12-17-2006, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vanchatron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 429 OS: XP Home	XFX GeForce 7600GT 'Vs' XFX 6800XT XFX GeForce 7600GT - http://www.videocardshop.co.uk/produ...id=PV-T73G-UGD XFX 6800XT - http://www.savastore.com/productinfo...pid=45&tid=220 I was just wondering which is the better card as I'm looking to upgrade my Video card before Christmas, thanks. HK

12-17-2006, 11:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	if you are still getting the asrock board you linked to in the other thread.you better get the 6800xt you linked to here its an agp card,and will work with that mother board.the 7600gt you linked to here is a pci-x card,and wont work with that mother board. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

12-17-2006, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,008 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	The cards you've linked to can't be compared, because they are different types. One is AGP and the other is PCI-Express. You need to check your motherboard and see whether it has an AGP slot or a PCI-Express slot, and then find the appropriate cards. Whatever the case, I'd go for the 7600 (both the cards come in AGP and PCI-E versions). The 6800 was a very good card, but it's getting old now, and newer games will take advantage of newer cards better than older cards. EDIT: Looks like pharoah beat me to the draw again! __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum. Last edited by Indoril Nerevar; 12-17-2006 at 11:40 PM.

12-18-2006, 02:58 PM	#4 (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	The 6800XT actually had 8 pipelines, the same as the 6800GS. Go for the 7600GT, it is a much better card. __________________ - 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

12-21-2006, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
bat21 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 90 OS: XP Professional	6800GS is actually quite close to the 7600GT's performance. 6800XT isn't close to either though.

12-21-2006, 11:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
floydfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 399 OS: win 7 rc My System	the 6800xt gets beat by the 6600gt, the 7600gt walks all over the 6800xt. you could get a 7600gt if you have an agp board, but youre gonna have to pay more as opposed to the pci-e version since the card isnt a native agp card and therefore needs a bridge to talk to an agp slot.

12-23-2006, 12:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
bat21 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 90 OS: XP Professional	Yeah not really worth it I agree it's like a $50.00+ difference with the AGP and PCI 7600GT.