I have an old AGP system and i'm just searching for a bargain card just to play some older games. I have the option of the X1650 512mb pro or a X800XT 256MB platinum edition. The XT is 2nd hand and the X1650 is brand new and they are both £30. I'm not clued up on graphics cards, especially ATI, so just wondering which one would be best to get?
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X1650 Pro OR X800XT?
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Depends if you want to play any Shader Model 3 exclusive games (only recent titles).
If you want to use this system for playing older Shader Model 2 titles, the x800xt will be quite a bit faster. It has better fill rates and higher memory bandwidth with its 256bit design.
Plus it will play older games better than a x1650 pro, especially paired with older drivers like the 5.12's.
The x1650 will run cooler and probably use less power; it's brand new and may prove more reliable than a second hand x800xt, especially if it's an x800xt with the standard cooler.
If you want to use this system for playing older Shader Model 2 titles, the x800xt will be quite a bit faster. It has better fill rates and higher memory bandwidth with its 256bit design.
Plus it will play older games better than a x1650 pro, especially paired with older drivers like the 5.12's.
The x1650 will run cooler and probably use less power; it's brand new and may prove more reliable than a second hand x800xt, especially if it's an x800xt with the standard cooler.
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