My 6600gt broke :(

[Phalanx]

Literally, im playing WoW and I notice my performance has been deteriorating so I open the computer and find my beloved 6600gt to be reduced to this:

http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=graphicsmb6.gif

than fan literally fell out as I took it out the case.

I think it'll be ok for now as I have one of those PCI slot fans which will do for now hopefully but in the mean time I can take advantage of this opportunity to get a new graphics card.

I need something quite cheap to keep me going, I saw a X1950 pro for around £100 which sounds good. Ultimately, I'd love a cheap card that can handle Oblivion because if it can handle that game, it'll do fine for me.

Thanks guys

 

[Phalanx]

I think the card you linked to is a great choice!

Could you post the rest of your system specs?

it's a bit dated, 4x512mb pc3200 ram, AMD Athlon skt939 3000 @ 2.0ghz.

It's done me very well so far, i just can't understand how a fan can fall off like that

 

[Phalanx]

Can I ask? since my 6600gt is almost 3 years old, it's warranty has long since expired right?

 

[Phalanx]

Depends on the maker of the card. If it is a BFG, they have a lifetime warranty for example.

mine's MSI, ill check their site

 

[Phalanx]

Well either £10 to £15 for after-market cooler for the 6600gt if still working that is? Or yes the X1950 is ideal for your system to boost it fair bit.

well, im thinking about waiting for the 8600gt (or ATi equiv) since my 6600gt was bought at launch and has done a fine job till then.

And at £15 quid, it certainly sounds like a cheaper alternative.

I just hope it fixes the low performance (i assume the card is underclocking itself to lower temps)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-019-AR