Is the Sapphire X1600 Pro 512MB DDR2 AVIVO TV/Out 8X AGP any good?

Kornowski · 07-21-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobo

like 6 months

Nah, thats alright, I can live with that!
I'm sure there'll be plenty of game between now and then!

spike27z · 07-21-2006, 09:45 PM

evga step-up program

owned.

Kornowski · 07-21-2006, 09:46 PM

You what now, And that is?

ReverseFluxx · 07-21-2006, 09:47 PM

Yeah... Vista is going to be a huge change for the gaming community. Developers are going to have to make the shift over to producing 64-bit games with DX10 support, while probably still having to make a secondary release for those running at 32-bit and DX9 or below. I'm guessing by winter 2007 that major releases will require Vista...

**dragon2309** · 07-21-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spike27z

evga step-up program

owned.

well, that does help a bit, but there are certain conditions with that program, its flawed in a few places, if anyone doesnt know more info can be found here - EVGA | Step-Up Program

*WOW* - it actually did the subject line thingy, wow....

back on topic -

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReverseFluxx

Yeah... Vista is going to be a huge change for the gaming community. Developers are going to have to make the shift over to producing 64-bit games with DX10 support, while probably still having to make a secondary release for those running at 32-bit and DX9 or below. I'm guessing by winter 2007 that major releases will require Vista...

i wouldnt guess, guess for tomorrow, but not for next year, anything can happen in 2 years, i wouldnt guess for that far ahead

ReverseFluxx · 07-21-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Arm_Pit

Or he could get a 7600GT for 150$

Whoa, where'd you get that price?

Arm_Pit · 07-21-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ReverseFluxx

Whoa, where'd you get that price?

From Fry's Electronics, From Micro Center, From this forums favorite website(newegg)
eVGA Geforce 7600GT 256-P2-N554-AX Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com
PNY Geforce 7600GT VCG7600GXPB Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com
eVGA Geforce 7600GT 256-P2-N553-AX Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com
3D Fuzion Geforce 7600GT 3DFR76256GTSINE Video Card - Retail at Newegg.com

ReverseFluxx · 07-21-2006, 10:24 PM

Holy cow, they went down in price a lot lately.

Arm_Pit · 07-21-2006, 10:46 PM

They have been like that for a few months at least.

spike27z · 07-21-2006, 10:58 PM

I got mine for $140 after rebates.

I read a bit about the step-up program before. what flaws? you can upgrade to newer versions/higher end models and only pay the difference, or shipping if it's the same price. they put the price you paid towards a new card.

I'll probably do it for a similar dx10 one when they come out.

wait, you can still play dx9 stuff with that, right? probably I dumb question, but I never really understood what it really even means.

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spike27z Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 200	I got mine for $140 after rebates. I read a bit about the step-up program before. what flaws? you can upgrade to newer versions/higher end models and only pay the difference, or shipping if it's the same price. they put the price you paid towards a new card. I'll probably do it for a similar dx10 one when they come out. wait, you can still play dx9 stuff with that, right? probably I dumb question, but I never really understood what it really even means. __________________ Aspire X-Cruiser Case, Antec SP 500w PSU, AMD Socket AM2 3800+, Asus M2N-E Mobo, eVGA GeForce 7600GT, Corsair XMS DDR2 PC6400 1gb (2x512) RAM, Samsung 250gb hard drive, Creative Audigy SE Sound Card, Lite-On DVD Burner and DVD ROM, MTG Card Reader, NEC Floppy, Logitech Mx518, Acer AL2017.

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