DEAD: PNY 6600GT AGP $99 AR ($40) @ Newegg

[0roo0roo]

does it need a molex connector?

 

[0roo0roo]

n/m i see molex splitter

 

[gibster]

Been waiting for a 6600GT with HDTV out - this will be sweet! Thanks OP, good find!

 

[soflawill]

smokin

 

[0roo0roo]

post your overclocking results when u get em supposedly they hit 550core/1ghz memory minimum...?

 

[vladgur]

just a FYI for HTPC users, i think i read about some problems with either PowerStrip or MCE video output on dual-DVI 6600GT

 

[Super56K]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
post your overclocking results when u get em supposedly they hit 550core/1ghz memory minimum...?

The core is questionable, but 1ghz on the memory should be cake. 564/1.17ghz OC on my Evga agp version from 500/900 stock. These cards are overclocking beasts. I'm adding this in because the heatsink/setup of the card looks IDENTICAL to mine. Probably the same reference version just mine has vga/dvi.

 

[Toro 45]

How would this card compare to a 9800Pro Playing BF2 only? Right now I'm stuck playing 800x600 med/High setting(2gig ram,A64@2.46ghz.)

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Toro 45
How would this card compare to a 9800Pro Playing BF2 only? Right now I'm stuck playing 800x600 med/High setting(2gig ram,A64@2.46ghz.)

well it certainly does better than 800x600
quick google http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2005/06/24/battlefield_2_review/4.html
some more http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2466&p=2
and this is the demo though, so its probably faster now http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/mainstream_battlefield_2_demo/page4.asp

 

[Salvador]

Originally posted by: Inappropriate4AT
Link

$99AR is pretty sexy.

Damn you! You just spent more of my money.

 

[AMDBOY]

Thanks all. Connoisseur said "Yeah it's a no brainer. I'm an ATI fan but this round def goes to Nvidia. Check out the Anandtech test. The X700 pro is only slightly better performing than a 9800pro. At best, the 6600GT spanks it across the board. At worst, it's a tie. And it's got dual DVI and HDTV connectors. Something the X700 is lacking."
Cool, I could prolly use a good spanking,lol.Anyways, I'm in for one.

 

[Connoisseur]

Originally posted by: InlineFour
i think it's about time to upgrade my 9600non pro.

Heh I'm upgrading from my 8500LE... it's been a while.

 

[Salvador]

I'll tell you why this is a no brainer over the BB BF deal on the x700. Cards aside, you get free shipping with this and no tax (for many). I figured that I'd have to pay $14 tax on the x700, so it makes it $114 AR instead of $100. Plus, you don't have to waste gas and wait in any rediculous lines tomorrow morning.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Connoisseur

Originally posted by: InlineFour
i think it's about time to upgrade my 9600non pro.

Heh I'm upgrading from my 8500LE... it's been a while.

heh my 9000pro is just as bad

 

[deepred98]

anyone with a link comparing 6600GT and X700pro AGP?

 

[0roo0roo]

look up..my first review link...

 

[Connoisseur]

Originally posted by: deepred98
anyone with a link comparing 6600GT and X700pro AGP?

Google is your friend. Find any benchies with the 6600GT PCI-E vs. X700 pro PCI-E and the performance difference will be virtually identical. The 6600GT uses an HSI whereas the x700 AGP natively supports agp but the hsi has almost no impact on performance.

 

[0roo0roo]

but they aren't virtually identical. especially in games like doom 3 where the 6600 smashes the x700, others its closer. http://techreport.com/reviews/2004q4/geforce-6600gtagp/index.x?pg=1

 

[CapYoda]

ack. a bit loud eh?

should have known.

it'll blow away my current radeon 9800 pro, but the 9800 pro has a VGA silencer on it.. so its pretty darn quiet.

I just checked and it doesnt seem like there's a VGA silencer for 6600GT (AGP).. there is one for the PCIe version, but yeah not sure if it fits.. any suggestions?

 

[Thump553]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo

Originally posted by: Connoisseur

Originally posted by: InlineFour
i think it's about time to upgrade my 9600non pro.

Heh I'm upgrading from my 8500LE... it's been a while.

heh my 9000pro is just as bad

Got you all beat-I'm upgrading from on-board video on a two year old Soyo motherboard.

 

[supaidaaman]

repost from general forums:

can someone help me out with this ?

i currently have a p4 with GA-8IHXP mobo that supports only "1 x AGP universal slot (4x/2x-AGP 2.0 compliant), supports 1.5v display card only"

i am using a geforce 4 ti4600 128mb

can i replace it with
Geforce 6600GT 128MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133137

 

[0roo0roo]

i'm going to guess yes, the 4600 was much faster than my old card...

 

[kyutip]

Don't forget to register at PNY's website for additional 2 years of warranty (total 3 yrs).

Here is the link : PNY Registration

 

[imhungry]

Good thing these come with temp sensors...
I got my eVGA 6600GT AGP from Circuit City with a $100 rebate for $150. I had to bios trigger mine... read 53C

Slip on less than AS5 than I needed onto the core, threw an 80MM fan into the case and temps? 44C.

Overclocked from default 500 / 900 to 575 / 1170 completely stable. I think I got lucky though...
~44C idle, 71C on full load. greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat AGP chip. Returning it tomorow, getting this, LOL.

 

[CKDragon]

OK, I jumped on this one.

Now I see ZZF has the PCI-E version for $109. I actually read one review where it seemed like the AGP performed better than the PCI-E, is that true? <--Just looking to justify my impulse buy