EVGA fx5200 - FREE (after rebate) at frys - BFG 650w power supply 39.99AR

[chinkgai]

video card is 40 minus 40...you pay tax

bfg power supply is 650w is 69.99 minus 30 for 39.99 AR

 

[Jax Omen]

This is worse than my brother's Radeon 9600, right? Oh well.

 

[chinkgai]

yes this card is crap really...but basically free for a spare

 

[VirtualLarry]

I'm guessing that this would be a step up from onboard video?

 

[freshspace]

From what I understand, anything is better than an onboard video, especially if it is a mobo that has an AGP slot. This card will be fine for everyday stuff, but don't expect it to play the latest games. I have one of these. It's okay, but can't really play games with a lot of action.

 

[jjmIII]

video card

I don't see the 650W deal ???

 

[chinkgai]

Originally posted by: jjmIII
video card

I don't see the 650W deal ???

sorry, when i said at frys, i meant B&M. Here is link:

BFG 650w 39.99AR

 

[jiffer]

According to several reviews, that power supply is made by Topower. (BFG hired them to make it and then put their own name on it, which is business as usual in the computer industry.) Topower does make a few high-end power supplies, but this one appears to be a low-end power supply (with a high wattage rating). It doesn't seem to have Active PFC, and if that's the case, I'd pass on it.

Originally posted by: chinkgai
yes this card is crap really...but basically free for a spare

I wouldn't say it's crap. It is well-made, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do. It's better than the old GeForce MX440 and the NForce2 IGP, and it is DirectX 9-compatible. It's powerful enough for people who don't play games, and it might actually be a decent (and almost free) way to extend the life of a Socket A system. It can replace a dead AGP video card, or it can free up system RAM by eliminating the need for onboard VGA, which is like getting some extra DDR memory nearly for free. Personally, I wouldn't buy one if it wasn't "free after rebate (excluding sale tax)", but it definitely fits a niche in the world of PCs.

If you need an AGP video card, another alternative is to buy something like a Radeon HD 2600 Pro, which can actually be called a "non-crappy" video card. I saw some on clearance at Best Buy for $24.99 a few weeks ago, but the best price I've seen lately is $49.99. It might be a better option for people who need a powerful AGP video card, but it's not suitable for other people who a) don't want to spend more than $3 or $4, b) don't have a 300W power supply in their computer, c) don't use Windows XP or Windows Vista, or d) don't want a video card with a noisy fan.

So what it really comes down to is, people will choose one or the other, based on their own needs.

 

[slightlyhuman]

i would buy the card if it was pci-e.

i don't game too much anymore and have a feeling the 9600gt i just bought it kind of collecting dust.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Originally posted by: jiffer
According to several reviews, that power supply is made by Topower. (BFG hired them to make it and then put their own name on it, which is business as usual in the computer industry.) Topower does make a few high-end power supplies, but this one appears to be a low-end power supply (with a high wattage rating). It doesn't seem to have Active PFC, and if that's the case, I'd pass on it.

Originally posted by: chinkgai
yes this card is crap really...but basically free for a spare

I wouldn't say it's crap. It is well-made, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do. It's better than the old GeForce MX440 and the NForce2 IGP, and it is DirectX 9-compatible. It's powerful enough for people who don't play games, and it might actually be a decent (and almost free) way to extend the life of a Socket A system. It can replace a dead AGP video card, or it can free up system RAM by eliminating the need for onboard VGA, which is like getting some extra DDR memory nearly for free. Personally, I wouldn't buy one if it wasn't "free after rebate (excluding sale tax)", but it definitely fits a niche in the world of PCs.

If you need an AGP video card, another alternative is to buy something like a Radeon HD 2600 Pro, which can actually be called a "non-crappy" video card. I saw some on clearance at Best Buy for $24.99 a few weeks ago, but the best price I've seen lately is $49.99. It might be a better option for people who need a powerful AGP video card, but it's not suitable for other people who a) don't want to spend more than $3 or $4, b) don't have a 300W power supply in their computer, c) don't use Windows XP or Windows Vista, or d) don't want a video card with a noisy fan.

So what it really comes down to is, people will choose one or the other, based on their own needs.

How good is the HD 2600 for gaming anyway? I REALLY want to replace my 9600 for a better card. its being going strong oc'd to 9800 levels for years, I cant stand not being able to play new games anymore.

 

[chinkgai]

Originally posted by: jiffer
According to several reviews, that power supply is made by Topower. (BFG hired them to make it and then put their own name on it, which is business as usual in the computer industry.) Topower does make a few high-end power supplies, but this one appears to be a low-end power supply (with a high wattage rating). It doesn't seem to have Active PFC, and if that's the case, I'd pass on it.

Originally posted by: chinkgai
yes this card is crap really...but basically free for a spare

I wouldn't say it's crap. It is well-made, and it does exactly what it's supposed to do. It's better than the old GeForce MX440 and the NForce2 IGP, and it is DirectX 9-compatible. It's powerful enough for people who don't play games, and it might actually be a decent (and almost free) way to extend the life of a Socket A system. It can replace a dead AGP video card, or it can free up system RAM by eliminating the need for onboard VGA, which is like getting some extra DDR memory nearly for free. Personally, I wouldn't buy one if it wasn't "free after rebate (excluding sale tax)", but it definitely fits a niche in the world of PCs.

If you need an AGP video card, another alternative is to buy something like a Radeon HD 2600 Pro, which can actually be called a "non-crappy" video card. I saw some on clearance at Best Buy for $24.99 a few weeks ago, but the best price I've seen lately is $49.99. It might be a better option for people who need a powerful AGP video card, but it's not suitable for other people who a) don't want to spend more than $3 or $4, b) don't have a 300W power supply in their computer, c) don't use Windows XP or Windows Vista, or d) don't want a video card with a noisy fan.

So what it really comes down to is, people will choose one or the other, based on their own needs.

cliffs? jk

i posted up the card cuz i thought it would be a good deal from a reputable company. by crap, i meant for anything other than what you mentioned it for. if i thought it was complete crap, i wouldnt have posted it up at all.

as for the psu, i didn't read any reviews so its nice that you did. if nothing else, its got the BFG name, therefore their warranty and excellent support.

 

[worldcomingdown]

dead now 14.95 after rebate

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: worldcomingdown
dead now 14.95 after rebate

$0 AR

 

[Melectricus]

Thanks, I bought this same card a year or two ago and it worked just fine for a internet/workstation computer. I've bought a number of EVGA products with rebates and haven't had a problem so far. I picked one up as a spare, since a few people around me still have old AGP systems as their second or third computers. Never know when you need one.

Thanks again.