Seeking Help Budget AGP.

[postmanpat55]

Hi, recently my 9800XT which ive had for about 3 years is beggining to fail, 1 fan has stopped and i cant run any 3d app's without it all getting artifacts e.t.c

Im looking to replace it with something similar within the price range of below 50-55 quid around.

was looking here http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=56&sortby=nameAsc&subid=403&mfrid=

anyone have any of those cards and can reccomend something reliable and good?

Thanks.

 

[FreeStream]

X1300s are poor, worse than your 9800XT tbh (IIRC).

X1650 Pro is good, but they are more than your budget.

Try and find a 2nd hand 9800XT/X850/6800

 

[MoD_Callidus]

^ Agreed

you may need to up the budget a tad though,if you can stretch to £60-70 you get many more options.

sadly you don't have access to the MM as many cracking cards in that price bracket to be had there.

welcome to the forums

 

[capcom1]

couldn't you just try replacing the heatsink/fan for a lot less?? worth a try mabey

 

[postmanpat55]

i took the heatsink off and the whole card had brown heat induced marks over it, the batterys are rusting aswell i just want to replace it. id like a new one aswell not second hand.

would going for 9550 Radeon show a significant performance hit? and can you eloborate on why the x1300's are poor. thanks.

 

[MoD_Callidus]

9550 will show a significant drop in performance, don't do it! click this Clicky Linky

as for the X1300 try hitting this Hit Me !

Trust us on this if you're on a tight budget X800/6800 and maybe at a stretch 6600 ( GT only ) 7600

 

[KangooVanMan]

Agreed with above.

Try and get an x800 or 6800 minimum mate. The 9800XT's were cracking cards in there day and still offer a resonable amount of performance today. I think if you can stretch your budget a bit a 7600GS or X1600/50 pro will give you a pleasant performance gain, and the latest features.

 

[capcom1]

shame its died mate , but all the above will do you fine , only thing is if your set on brand new you will have to increase you budget to nearer 80-90 i would think , treat it as a late christmas present to yourself .... good luck