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I'd say the 7600gs.
7600gs is the replacement for the 6600GT, jut a bit faster and newer generation chip at a similar price.
EDIT:
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/336/1/
http://www.digit-life.com/articles2/video/g73-1.html
If you can affort the 7600gt try get it.
7600gs is the replacement for the 6600GT, jut a bit faster and newer generation chip at a similar price.
EDIT:
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/336/1/
http://www.digit-life.com/articles2/video/g73-1.html
If you can affort the 7600gt try get it.
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supersunbird
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7600gs
It has 12 pixel shader pipes against the 8 of the 6600GT, which should more than make up for the lack of DDR3, since it has DDR2 at 900MHz, and its runs cooler...
It has 12 pixel shader pipes against the 8 of the 6600GT, which should more than make up for the lack of DDR3, since it has DDR2 at 900MHz, and its runs cooler...
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I have a 7600GS, works well... im not really a gamer but it handled The Two Thrones on full detail without a problem.. also tried out Doom3 and NFS Most Wanted, played fine on high detail. Just make sure ur case is well ventilated cause it uses a passive heatsink (or just get a slot fancard if u worry about these things).
I got the xfx 256 version (apparently is factory overclocked 50mhz or something) .. If i was buying now, id check out the Asus 512 version
edit, Sybaritic has the Asus 512 version... but its over R400 more than the xfx 256. Look like prices went up
I got the xfx 256 version (apparently is factory overclocked 50mhz or something) .. If i was buying now, id check out the Asus 512 version
edit, Sybaritic has the Asus 512 version... but its over R400 more than the xfx 256. Look like prices went up
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DAE_JA_VOO
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This is a no-brainer.
Look:
RAM:
6600GT: 128MB
7600GS: 256MB
Transistor Count:
6600GT: 143 Million
7600GS: 177 Million
Pixel Pipelines:
6600GT: 8
7600GS: 12
Vertex Shaders:
6600GT: 3
7600GS: 5
etc etc etc, i can go on.
Get the 7600GS.
Look:
RAM:
6600GT: 128MB
7600GS: 256MB
Transistor Count:
6600GT: 143 Million
7600GS: 177 Million
Pixel Pipelines:
6600GT: 8
7600GS: 12
Vertex Shaders:
6600GT: 3
7600GS: 5
etc etc etc, i can go on.
Get the 7600GS.
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ForSure said:
R200 more and you can get the 7600 GT
http://www.digitalplanet.co.za/shop/product.asp?StockID=90374
also remember that the 7600gt has got a 256bit interface cf 128bit on the 7600gs ... makes a difference....
not familiar with sparkle ... do some research and if guarantee, product and price is good go for it ....
by the way check this out on xfx cards:
Something to keep in mind when picking out your new video card is the warranty, most vendors offer a “lifetime” warranty but XFX goes one step further with their “double lifetime” warranty. A double lifetime warranty means that XFX will repair and service your 6-Series or 7-Series Graphics Card for as long as you own it. All you have to do is register the card with them. And, should you sell or transfer the card, XFX will honor the warranty for the card's second owner, too, as long as they register it online.
If you are looking to spend around $200 on a mid-range PCI Express graphics card that can play all of today's game NVIDIA's GeForce 7600 GT is definitely the way to go. The cards are aviable and priced to move. This review was done on a retail card from our friends at XFX and the numbers speak for themselves. It is time to upgrade that GeForce 6600 in your gaming system and this card to take its place. .." from
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/312/13/
i wonder if this applies in RSA?
sdd
not familiar with sparkle ... do some research and if guarantee, product and price is good go for it ....
by the way check this out on xfx cards:
Something to keep in mind when picking out your new video card is the warranty, most vendors offer a “lifetime” warranty but XFX goes one step further with their “double lifetime” warranty. A double lifetime warranty means that XFX will repair and service your 6-Series or 7-Series Graphics Card for as long as you own it. All you have to do is register the card with them. And, should you sell or transfer the card, XFX will honor the warranty for the card's second owner, too, as long as they register it online.
If you are looking to spend around $200 on a mid-range PCI Express graphics card that can play all of today's game NVIDIA's GeForce 7600 GT is definitely the way to go. The cards are aviable and priced to move. This review was done on a retail card from our friends at XFX and the numbers speak for themselves. It is time to upgrade that GeForce 6600 in your gaming system and this card to take its place. .." from
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/312/13/
i wonder if this applies in RSA?
sdd
yo thanks guys for the help reliable answers what i need when choosing new things
sdd : will look at that option , but the thing is , i live so close to the coast hardware doesnt last , rusts quicky so , im lokoing at a cheap replacement option lol , get your boy a 7600gs upgrade from 6600gt
rust grr grr
reliable answers what i need when choosing new things sdd : will look at that option , but the thing is , i live so close to the coast hardware doesnt last , rusts quicky so , im lokoing at a cheap replacement option lol , get your boy a 7600gs upgrade from 6600gt
rust grr grr
dude...
corrosion aint no problem ... ever heard about corformal coat? (aka Pastik Spray) ..
Consumer grade pcb's are not usually conformal coated ... what I do is coat my pcb's are they are good to go ... excceptional resistance to elements... we use it on all our missile PCB's in the defence industry ......
check this out:
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What is Conformal Coating?
Conformal coating is a protective, dielectric coating designed to conform to the surface of an assembled printed circuit board or PWA. Commonly used conformal coatings include silicone, acrylic, urethane, and epoxy. We apply all these coatings regularly, except epoxy, which is rarely specified due to its permanence. (A fifth type of coating, parylene, is not included in this discussion. It is a vacuum-deposited dimer used primarily in space and military operations. Its expense generally precludes its use in commercial applications.)
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Why use conformal coating?
* Coating offers protection of circuitry from moisture, fungus, dust and corrosion caused by extreme environments.
* Coating prevents damage from board handling during construction, installation and use, and reduces mechanical stress on components and protects from thermal shock.
* Coating resists abrasion in service.
* Coating enhances performance and allows greater component density due to increased dielectric strength between conductors.
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What are the properties of the different types of conformal coating?
(All data herein represent typical values for various types of coatings. For specific ratings and details, contact the manufacturer of a specific coating.)
* Acrylic: Generally the easiest of the coatings to handle. Thermoplastic lacquer base means the coating is easy to apply, easy to remove and repair. Moisture resistance comparable to urethane and silicone, but poor resistance to petroleum solvents and alcohol. Dielectric withstand >1500 volts. Temperature range -59C to 132C
corrosion aint no problem ... ever heard about corformal coat? (aka Pastik Spray) ..
Consumer grade pcb's are not usually conformal coated ... what I do is coat my pcb's are they are good to go ... excceptional resistance to elements... we use it on all our missile PCB's in the defence industry ......
check this out:
******************
What is Conformal Coating?
Conformal coating is a protective, dielectric coating designed to conform to the surface of an assembled printed circuit board or PWA. Commonly used conformal coatings include silicone, acrylic, urethane, and epoxy. We apply all these coatings regularly, except epoxy, which is rarely specified due to its permanence. (A fifth type of coating, parylene, is not included in this discussion. It is a vacuum-deposited dimer used primarily in space and military operations. Its expense generally precludes its use in commercial applications.)
Back to Top
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Why use conformal coating?
* Coating offers protection of circuitry from moisture, fungus, dust and corrosion caused by extreme environments.
* Coating prevents damage from board handling during construction, installation and use, and reduces mechanical stress on components and protects from thermal shock.
* Coating resists abrasion in service.
* Coating enhances performance and allows greater component density due to increased dielectric strength between conductors.
Back to Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What are the properties of the different types of conformal coating?
(All data herein represent typical values for various types of coatings. For specific ratings and details, contact the manufacturer of a specific coating.)
* Acrylic: Generally the easiest of the coatings to handle. Thermoplastic lacquer base means the coating is easy to apply, easy to remove and repair. Moisture resistance comparable to urethane and silicone, but poor resistance to petroleum solvents and alcohol. Dielectric withstand >1500 volts. Temperature range -59C to 132C