request - What AGP card ok for gaming - no power required

[jase555]

what are my options

need to update a shuttle,

so its AGP card
decent spec - similar to 6800le
possibly not needing a power connection

what are my options

thanks

Jase

 

[melbourne720]

what are my options

need to update a shuttle,
so its AGP card
decent spec - similar to 6800le
possibly not needing a power connection
what are my options
thanks
Jase

I'd say everything after the ti4x00 series needed a power connector of some sort, no? My brother has a shuttle with a 9800 Pro, and that needs a molex.

My SN41G2 has a 6800GS, unlocked to a GT, which needs a molex. So did the 6600GT I had before that.

Assuming you can have a power connector, I'd go for a second hand 6800 GT, or a 7600 GT if you have the money (£140). Both single slot for the shuttle.

What would you be upgrading from?

Also I'd recommend the 250W PSU with these cards, if your shuttle has the 200W as standard.

 

[jase555]

upgrading from a dead 6800le that unlocked, but need to keep money down

 

[melbourne720]

upgrading from a dead 6800le that unlocked, but need to keep money down

Then I'd say either a 6800 GT if you're not bothered about little or no performance bump, and a 7600 GT if you want a performance increase.

When you say keep the money down, you mean exactly how much/little?

 

[oweneades]

Then I'd say either a 6800 GT if you're not bothered about little or no performance bump, and a 7600 GT if you want a performance increase.

When you say keep the money down, you mean exactly how much/little?

A 6800GT will still be a performance boost from a 6800LE unlocked due to the higher clocks.

A 6800GT or X800XT would probably be the cards I would look for (the latter is quicker).

OR if you want something new a 7600GS is excellent value for money (I belive cyber mav done a thread on the 7600GS he bought) or a 7600GT is quicker but more expensive.

 

[Cyber-Mav]

yea ram speed is a lot higher on the gt compared to the le.

 

[jase555]

need to keep money down as

a its not my pc

if have to pay !!!!!!

and hes not getting near my conroe with x1800

jase

 

[Dr_Evil]

what's your budget for this?

 

[Jakus]

X800 pro or XT Fantastic cards and You could underclock it with ATI tool to reduce power

Ran fine on my 200w Ideq , It's a shame we are not allowed to offer parts for sale in this part of the Forum.

It Slautered a 256mb 6600 at about 50% clocks

 

[semi-pro waster]

I don't think there are any modern graphics cards that are more powerful than the 6800le that don't require some form of additional power, you could always use a "Y" power-splitter if the number of connectors is an issue.

Any of the cards mentioned so far should be fine to run on a Shuttle PSU, have a look in the Members Market since you have enough posts, you should be able to find something suitable in the range of say £35-70 so if JAKUS is selling his card in there is where you'd find it.